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So you didn't actually read the OP's requirements then? "I'm looking for something that will give me the freedom to ride a minimum of 20 miles on rather flat terrain, I don't intend to ride off road apart from small bits."

Take a look at the KMC webpage about fake copies:- KMC - Service - Fake Chains (kmcchain.eu) Not specifically about 7- speed chains, but interesting nonetheless. The lowest grade 7-speed is this one:- KMC - Products - Z7 Grey/Brown (kmcchain.eu) It looks nothing like the one you have. I like...

That's not quite correct. The current Yosepower 250w. kits are restricted to 25kph max. and the instructions for the Lishui C500 display do not include any max. speed settings. Their 350w. kits are unrestricted, and although the display looks the same, the instructions do include max. speed...

So you wear your autism wth pride and expect other people to make allowances, but can't make allowances for others making simple spelling errors that make no difference to the meaning of the message? Play the ball, not the man. If you can't do that please take your confirmation bias somewhere else.

You can clean up corroded connector pins with one of these:- Fibre Glass Scratch Pencil Brush Clean & Remove Rust Dirt Pen Watch Tools Fiber | eBay

That's the one I bought from SJS and I've used it for over a year now (about 500 miles at a guess) without problems. I guess you've just been unlucky.

There are loads of them here:- Square Tapered | Bottom Brackets | Transmission | SJS Cycles I bought a VP one from SJS and it has been fine. I chose it because it was a light one and it had an alloy threaded cup. Some have a plastic cup (eg Shimano) which I thought mght split when being...

A classic case of not adjusting the position of the pads as they wear. V-brakes move in an arc and if left will "dive" under the rim, reducing the braking surface and shortening the life of the pads. This still applies to cartridge type pads, so you will have to adjust them upwards just as...

You're building a motorised/pedal assisted launching/recovery trolley for a small boat or dinghy. Can I claim my prize now? I'd like a Wisper 705 please. :D

Agreed - A classic case of confirmation bias. I'm very happy with the Yosepower conversion kits that I have fitted, but I'm aware of a few things that could be better (the ridiculously long cables being one). As such, I'm happy to recommend them to anyone with basic DIY skills who will put them...

If I was in your position I would bite the bullet and buy the Gran Camino. Doing a conversion is very cost-effective if you already have a bike and keen on DIY. If not, you run the risk that you end up with other extra labour costs for things that might need doing to the second hand bike. A...

^^^^^^^^ Agreed. I bought a tin of this:- Silicone Grease No2 50g Water resistant Multi Purpose Lubricant for rubber Etc 5081941866974 | eBay Just a thin smear around the mating surfaces is sufficient and it also makes pulling the connectors apart again much easier. I've used it to lubricate...

Don't underestimate your ability to ride for fun! I only returned to cycling three years ago, and it wasn't until early this year that I felt the need for a bit of electric assistance. I'm 72 years old and health willing I'm expecting to carry on riding for many years. Saneagle's comment...

That post was from June last year! He solved the problem by changing the 15A controller that came with his 250w kit for an 18A one that Yose sell in their 350w kits (and available separately) See his post on 23 July 2022. From my experience with a 250w rear kit, changing the controller will...

The Yosepower 350w kits are not speed limited. I have bought two this year -one with an integrated 18A controller:- 36V350W 26"/27.5"/28" Rear E-Bike Conversion Kit for Cassette with 36V – YOSE POWER UK and one with a separate 18A contoller:- 36V350W26"/27.5"/28" Rear E-Bike Conversion Kit for...

Why don't you go back and read the OP's original post? He was asking for advice about an affordable bike for a 20 mile daily commute, not for an off-road mudfest. Horses for courses. Your two bikes look wholely inappropriate for commuting.

This is my method: Stand on LH side of bike facing towards the crankset. Apply brake with left hand and place right hand on saddle. Lean bike slightly towards you (optional). Raise right leg over frame while balancing with hands that are on saddle and brake. Pivot standing foot as you bring the...

Thank you. She is still suffering the effects of long covid and I'm hoping the bike will help - fingers crossed!

Having finally decided on a Yosepower rear hub kit, I was able to see how the torque arms fitted:- I think these are a rather neat design, and I didn't need to file the dropouts. Purely for personal preference I've swapped the supplied stainless hex screws for stainless domed socket screws...

I can confirm that the above two items will work together - I have bought and fitted them myself. However, make sure that you get a 4 or 5 to 1 cable from Yosepower as the brake cut off plugs are reversed compared to some others (male rather than female). If you get the controller sold for...