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Interestingly one of these has just appeared amongst the 2nd hand stock of my LBS! Very surprising to see one still around and apparently working :D ! Phil

I'm thinking of lacing an Ananda / Tongxin motor into a 26" front rim for a new build project. I've noticed that 13g spokes (single crossed) seems to be the norm for most hub motors, presumably the heavy gauge spokes mainly compensating for the reduced rigidity you get from using a single cross...

Thanks Flecc, will go look them up. Cheers, Phil.

Tim, I'm with you there, I've long held that view. My opinion of the Toyota Prius (previously aired) was not been terribly well received, hence I've not pursued the arguement. Haven't changed my mind though ...:D Phil (Tin hat and body armour ready....;) ).

Hi I recently came across the Ananda motors (sometimes badged as Cute) and have seen some discussion about them on the ES forum. Being a little curious I looked them up on their website and found some of their details, though they the usual very sketchy ones. I came across this site, however...

Actually Tim there is another way to view the e-bike market...As the rise in the cost of running a 'fun car' - (big, stylish, unfashionably sporty ;) ) has increased dramatically, they are becoming cheap as chips on the second hand market. At my age, and in my area, insurance costs are not a...

Hi Vikki Sorry to hear that your experience of a ride out was not too good. All I can say is that the group I went with were a great bunch. (Cornwall Cycle Challenge - Childrens Hospice South West). I'm sure if you look around you should be able to find a more amiable group :) Phil

Thanks MB, I'll take that in the spirit that I assume was intended :p ! I haven't actually completely abandoned the e-bikes, as I said I just use them less than I used to and enjoy the challenge on my ordinary bike. Actually I have to say that for the most part I don't mind hills, even the...

Hi Simon. It is a bit quiet, but then its getting on for most pedelecer's bed times ;) . I posted about 20 mins. ago, by the way...but it probably wasn't earth shatteringly interesting...:o . I reckon most folk's posting names are job or nickname related. I worked as an oral surgeon...

Tim , Harry, thanks for the replies. Interesting and more to mull over. I must try to get out for a proper test ride on a Cytronex at some time. Actually one of the problems I have always had is a tendency to sweat readily - even when much younger and when (once upon a time) I was very fit...

Hi Tim Thanks for the comments. I too have looked at the Cytronex bikes along these lines, and frequently agonised over whether or not to splash out on one. I like the idea of them a lot, and they look to be a very well thought out design. I have resisted the temptation as I find that when...

Embarrassing to admit really, but after a couple of years or so on the Wisper it is now relegated to Mondays and Fridays (shifting all the junk into, then out of work). All the rest of the time I'm now on my conventional bike and enjoying it more and more. I still really enjoy the wisper, but...

Hi Battery capacity is measured in watt hours and is the product of both the voltage and the ability to pass current in Ah. The capacity of a battery is therefore nominally 50% greater for a 36v 10Ah system (i.e 360Wh) compared with a 24v 10Ah (240Wh) system. On paper, if all other factors...

Blimey, that takes me back. I had one of those! Unfortunately I have to say I hated it - it was an image problem for a teenager......couldn't wait till I could afford a "proper" bike (i.e. 10 spd racer - the 'ultimate' for a teenager of the era :D ). Brings back some happy memories though :)...

Eddieo, I guess you like bonfire night? :D Phil

Have to say I've often used Wiggle - and I can't fault them. My son just bought a Focus Cayo special edition road bike from them. £1200, and worth every penny. It's a beauty, and you'd be pretty unlikely to get a good full carbon fibre frame (and of course fork), Ultegra cassette, 105 shifters...

Hi, Sorry, but I only just noticed this thread. Had exactly the same problem sometime ago when I changed the cassette on my Wisper 905se. The tool you need is either a a Cyclepro cpt203 (ebay £6-49 inc delivery) or an ice toolz cassette removal tool for shimano MF cassettes (approx £5-00 +...

In the off road motorcycle world of both motocross and enduro, many riders use tyres which are in effect solid. These use a conventional tyre, but are fitted with a "mousse" - a solid foam like material to replace the inner tube. They work well and are popular, but do wear out. They are...

Couldn't agree more. I bought my e-bike to help me get fit again for cycling and to use on those days where it is just too miserable to ride a conventional bike (windy, rainy and when I have a lot of stuff to carry around) or when I have to get to work reasonably 'fresh'. The frequent...

Ah, Thanks Andrew. You've effectively answered my questions about Frank's control system - that is the one I was looking at, but was unsure if I could use it as a straight throttle replacement. I will definitely give it a try. I like the idea of losing the throttle, it will allow me to fit a...