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    please help sunlova kit information advise needed needed

    i've got a 9ah battery that i'm using with a 20amp controller. I know the cells are panasonic brand ncr 18560. There are rated at 1c continuous and 2c max discharge. Meaning at peak it can discharge safely at double its amp. Now in my case i'm probably pushing the battery a little bit to...
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    please help sunlova kit information advise needed needed

    mine looked different to this. There was never 4 wires attached. But then again i was issued a different battery which meant the switch on the rack and carrier became useless. I.ve opened the battery up on the sunlova kit where sometimes the soldering on the bms is a little suspect an failed...
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    How light is your bike?

    i like throttle but i know others don't. I can't really advise as i don't have enough experience using the different systems. I'd hate to advise to you something that is my preference an then you not get along with it. Best thing to do with any system, drive or bike is to try it. Its very...
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    How light is your bike?

    i'd probably say with my own experience using the same bike. I prefered the motor in the front for handling and balance. It cornered better under power as the bike had in effect two wheel drive. It helped maintain power and grip. As i said before the additional weight over the front helped...
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    How light is your bike?

    even if it is a bit heavy it always helps having the weight distributed more evenly. When i moved from front motor to rear its now made it a pain to lift since the weight all sits on the rear. Least with a front motor it countered the additional rear rack and battery making it more...
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    Electric Bike Brake Pad Wear

    could be ok. Might even get a bit of air while jumping with the goose attached from the flapping. Nice video. I think even the dog was bemused.
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    newbie looking for a cheap e-bike for commuting. Any recommendation?

    I just gave my opinion on the word cheap. Nothing more, nothing less. An as we all know, opinions are like bum holes... Everyone has one. I really didn't intend to poke the lions.
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    newbie looking for a cheap e-bike for commuting. Any recommendation?

    I like crap ;-) Doesn't work to well in that instance... Makes it sound like I enjoy my own filth!
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    newbie looking for a cheap e-bike for commuting. Any recommendation?

    You lot are far to cultured in the arts for my liking. Bring it down a few levels for the simpletons on the forum!
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    good price starter e-bike

    You must have short legs with a very long Torso...
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    newbie looking for a cheap e-bike for commuting. Any recommendation?

    If you use a word like "Value" it needs context to the user. Something that may be perceived as value to one customer might be expensive to another. I like the word cheap. Its to the point and has a direct meaning. I've never really said I brought something that was good value. I work...
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    newbie looking for a cheap e-bike for commuting. Any recommendation?

    Value...? I hear alot of these buzz words bated around by marketing exec's Its all the same no matter what fluffy word you use ;-) Black is black, white is white.
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    Cycle Rack Nut & Bolt Question

    Its eactly like that. But i've not tightened the nut enough and its eventually worked its way out through all the bumps and pot holes. So without the nut it won't hold correctly. Not a massive issue at all just need to get some nuts and bolts. Hence why I asked what size they were. I'll...
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    Cycle Rack Nut & Bolt Question

    I have a few of the bolts spare that I always keep which I can use as a tempory measure. However without the nut they will always undo themselves. I keep various length's with me incase of such a scenario however I just wanted to double check so I can buy a couple more. The bikes doesn't feel...
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    Cycle Rack Nut & Bolt Question

    As title would suggest does any one know the size of the standard nut and bolts that hold on a cycle rack. Mine has decided to loose a couple of the bolts and thus the rack is a little wobbly. I'd prefere to just buy a bag of these at the local store instead of going to halfrauds and...
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    How much weight do you lose on a e-bike ride?

    Supose the difference is your excercising really to keep warm. Rather than the barrage of cold that you get on a motorbike at a higher speed.
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    How much weight do you lose on a e-bike ride?

    I've done 7 winters on a motorbike when I used to commute 100miles a day. It was no fun. Then I got a car and as bored by the lack of power. I can only think that winter on my route would be evil and a pain and just generally not much fun compared to the sunny evenings that we are currently...
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    Ebike as a tourer?

    Pack a couple of Dirty SLA's to keep you on the move ;-) Heavy and evil but will do! Stop riding with assistance =)
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    How much weight do you lose on a e-bike ride?

    I can see winter being hell to be honest. Hence why I might swap the Ebike for a a train pass. I love using the bike though, pays for my lunch every day at £4 a pop!
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    Ebike as a tourer?

    Additional Batteries would work. Or just using the assistance for hills and starts only you could go longer. After all touring isn't about speed its about keeping a steady pace. If I wanted range and wanted to keep the assistance one I'd look at reducing down the amp's or getting a lower amp...