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Lot's of interesting points on this front v rear thread...more than I've ever seen before, made by people far more knowledgeable and experienced than me :) Clearly there's a lot to consider when you're planning a self build.. On my next build I would definitely do RWD for the lower noise...

How fast does that bike go John and how much power does it need?

Let us know how you get on with it Jerry :) I'm definitely considering going down this route myself now instead of buying another LCD-console kit from Europe.. the speedict option is more hi-tech with many benefits like the tracking and mapping..it may even work out cheaper even when you factor...

It's a question that gets asked constantly and you'll always get different thoughts on this..but here's my take on it.. The decision as to whether to go front or rear drive should be considered in the context of where you plan to mount your battery/controller, and what your arrangements or...

Couple of questions: 1) Generally speaking, are controllers made to work only with a certain motor, or is there a chance a controller will work with other makes of motor? Is there any risk of damaging the controller and/or motor by trying an unpaired motor and controller? 2) I've seen...

If you use a courier like FedEx it's almost a certain you will get charged VAT. If you use EMS there's a chance you might not (on smaller packages) but not usually on heavier ones.. A couple of tips: 1) Ask the seller to put "replacement part - no commercial value" on the Customs...

E-bikes have definitely come of age if Tesco is selling them!! I wondered how long it would take them to enter the market. That's a very competitive price too, especially now SportsHQ have put the price of their folding cyclamatic up from £399 to £599. The Tesco bike looks ok but the step thru...

Thanks very much I appreciate it cwah and will keep you in mind when I get back onto the website and resume work on it. Between Lynda, Alan (kitchenman) and myself, we need all the help we can get! What I'm planning to do with the website is take a decentralised approach and assign a "regional...

Very interesting article...it's great to see the police recommending the use of cameras on the roads and confirming they can be used in evidence situations in court if the images are clear enough..

haha that video did make me laugh. I'm sure he said "watch the pedals don't hit your balls" :D What a bizarre almost vertical fold its like the bike looked more cumbersome to move folded than unfolded ;-)!! The full-size riding style though in a folding bike at that incredible low weight and at...

This sounds like a major breakthrough development for the e-bike industry and what it's been needing for a long time.. I've always thought such technology was lacking in a market which is fairly primative still in terms of the controllers and switches etc.. this takes it to a whole new level and...

There's a BMW Mini folder I've spotted on eBay (ex-demo) I'm tempted to try and buy cheap..it's one of the lighter 20" bikes at 11kg..it might be fun to try it out and get a feel for a 20" bike... I might be able to get it for £250-£270 or thereabouts..the price has been slipping on those I...

For me now I think the question comes down to full suspension v no suspension and super lightweight. And there aren't really any choices for full suspension 20" bikes in UK that come into my budget £400-£450 is there? There's only the Jetstream (2nd hand) that I know of. For lightweight options...

I'd never ridden *any* 20" bike..the funny thing is, although I take ages to decide which bike to purchase (just because there are so many), the quality of the ride doesn't rank that high on my list, as I take the view it's nothing that a comfortable saddle and some decent handlebar grips won't...

I can second that...I came here 2 years ago without a clue what e-bikes were or that you could convert regular bikes..and then with the help of people here managed to do my first conversion..you always find help here, always someone who knows, and always learn new stuff here that's what is so...

I get a second chance to get one tomorrow but I'm not overly optimistic with 120 watchers according to the seller! It takes me a long time to make up my mind about purchases like this. I wasn't sure about the Jetstream at first because it's a bit heavier than I'd like..but the more reviews I've...

Found this thread very interesting and great review of an interesting product. I discovered this quite by accident after seeing Dave's samsung galaxy on his Jetstream conversion photo and wondered what it was! My own bike has a fairly sophisticated kit compared to the basic LED controllers, it...

Indeed what a cracking shot you took, magazine quality is that ;-) I'm missing my rides seeing your post. I was all set to start a conversion this week on a Dahon Jetstream which would enable me to get out again but lost it through procrasting over finalising the sale.. silly me.

Bad news..I lost my Jetstream to a slighter better offer by delaying paying for it due to concerns over getting it collected and insurance with couriers.. ******. Oh well. Back to the list. Could be a while before another new model JetStream comes onto the market in such good condition again.

Just spotted this (Italian) Dahon JetStream P8 conversion on YouTube, so clearly it can be done..looks not bad job either..500W tho tut tut! http://youtu.be/QnwRnmdmOTY Warning: hit the mute button, very annoying background music all the way thru. And here's a pic of one someone...