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Due to the mechanical advantage of a larger rim. Ie a Lever...

That in its self is an opinion. Alot of people will spend more on standard bikes. But it depends on your circumstance and what you can afford.

You won't find it much easier as the electric motor is doing the work. But rolling resistance and if you ever have to pedal it on your own with out the electrics you'll be thankful you changed.

Cycling into a head wind is awful. Rather ride in the rain! Mainly because you put so much effort in and just get no where. My speed feels like I drop 5mph in a head wind and it demoralises me as I ride. Tail wind on the other hand is awesome. Or drafting a bus or car. Maybe I should get a...

Majority of cruise controls on ebikes are quite crude by fixing the throttle at a certain percentage between the closed position and the fully open 5v signal. I cruise control on say a car usually keeps you at the same speed up or down hills etc. However it's far more of a fixed position on...

If its a half grip you could move the throttle over to the right (Presuming its on the right handle bar) and then with the remainder half grip put it up next to the throttle to pinch it slightly. This way as you open it it would hold open. Crude way of doing it but it might be a cheap...

Tonaro. Simply good value? Not to my taste. But if your enjoying it and it does the job you require and puts a smile on your face. I'm happy your enjoying it!

Hydro Calipers I believe are a bit overkill for a bicycle application. There more complicated and require more painful care than a cable operated system. However in applications like Cross Country and downhill they have there need. The Car brake one was a bit or a worrying comparison...

Lifepo4 batteries are lower nominal voltages. So with that in mind - to reach the same Watt's the physical size of the battery will be larger.

Simple answer. Yes. However the voltage and capacity are very low . So you would need alot more to make them actually useable in an ebike application.

Indeed, a rim brake is effectivly a disc brake. But the weather difference is spot on. Thats why most road bikes do not require disc's. They are heavier and offer no real improvement in dry conditions. Some Motorbikes like Buells use a rim brake setup which look quite cool. I've never used...

My local evans uses the Joe blow thing outside for anyone to use. I just use a cheap pump and ride down the road and use that. It's pretty good the one outside evans and gets lots of use from passing custom!

I'm sure people that are that new in experienced know not to take one review as gospel. Anyone with half a brain should do there research. And more importantly try bikes out for themselves. After all what validates anyone else's opinion more than your own...

Depends maybe he has 2.1 inch wide tires at 5psi in which case he might well stop much quicker!

Brain likes it, eddio doesn't. Let's leave it at that. Anyway I'm sure more suppliers will take up crank drives but there for a specific rider and requirement. Hubs for the moment offer a cheaper less cumbersome alternative to reach the max assist speed with a natural power curve that drops...

No one really notices mines even electric. Apart from the rear motor and the wire from my seat to the back pack. which i like as it keeps the bikes weight down. Its strange but even with the additional hub weight at the back it still means the brakes have to work alot harder. But public...

Motorized bottom bracket makes more sense I guess like an optibike. Still crank drives do offer gears and the ability / off road ability that people would like. It undoubtably better than a hub. However with the legislation and law hub drives offer something cheaper / retrofitment that...

You can just use a push button from somewhere like maplins. That way you can use it as a push on and off switch. As all the throttle is opens and closes the signal at something like 0.4v up to 5v (5v for full throttle). Would be best if you have the brake cut outs fitted though... some...

They will become a bit more cool once electric cars start becoming more common place in the uk. Which won't happen for a while yet. Some ebikes are cool and look very sleek already. But cycling is not done by alot of people in the uk anyway so even fewer are on electric. It's also relatively...

Interesting that you rim also failed. Mine was the same on the bpm. Still when purchasing a motor in a wheel its cheap as chips from china. But the rims are spokes are pony!