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Mid drive may handle the load no problem and even do a better job of it but the bike has hub gears so unless a basic 3 speed hub it could be very vulnerable to accelerated wear and damage with a mid-drive motor. The beauty of a front hub motor and rear hub gears is not only is it less likely to...

The geared hub motor with pretty much zero drag and the full 3x7 gearing means its actually far easier to cycle unpowered than many high cost solutions. The fact the hub motor doesn't work through the drivetrain means the wear rate of components is very low and the chance of chain snaps is even...

Like many here I am against proprietary ebike solutions and personally would never buy a kit or ebike based around proprietary technology unless secondhand and super cheap just to muck about with. It's just environmentally and economically irresponsible as well as un-necessarily expensive...

That's what I find confusing according to the 15194 standard it has this; 4.2.14 Maximum power measurement — Measurement at the engine shaft The maximum continuous rated power shall be measured according to EN 60034-1 when the motor reaches its thermal equilibrium as specified by the...

I must admit I don't understand the legislation. I've looked at it numerous times and read other people's interpretations of it many of which are different and I thought I had a handle on how electric motors work. I don't understand how a Bosch mid-drive motor can be pulling close to 800W going...

So many false claims for battery capacity and battery brand when it comes to ebikes and ebike batteries. How can the end consumer check this without pulling the battery pack apart? I was sold batteries with Samsung cells but I have no idea if they actually are because I'm not taking them apart...

There's quite a few negative reviews on the Decathlon site. Decathlon are nowhere as big as Halfords in the UK. There are more bikes sold in Halfords than the whole independent bike shop sector in the UK. Personally my local Halfords scores better than the main independent bike shop on google...

Why is there so much debate on how the EU ebike legislation is interpreted when other certification for other electrical items and other non-EU ebike legislation has no such debate? Just seems like no one really understands it and therefore how can it be policed when there is so little...

Why are we treating this any differently to a drunk driver or joy rider who kills himself rather than innocent pedestrians or in other vehicles. These are criminals with no regard for the lives of others who in this instance died themselves. It's not point scoring it's just vile individuals with...

You might assume that would be true but it really isn't. Despite the much smaller market penetration of high cost high end ebikes there has been a fair few issues and recalls, here is one below; https://electricbikeaction.com/specialized-recalls-electric-bikes-due-to-fire-and-burn-hazards/...

I've not seen the review so can't comment on that, it could be very good. I remember in the past they didn't factor in the slow repair process and huge cost of repair for Miele products. They also did vacuum cleaner reviews where the cost of bags was not factored in but sound levels of vacuum...

The ebike law is quite complex and there are legacy laws for older ebikes that are still allowed to be ridden plus other allowances in the law for kit ebikes and specially tested ebikes with throttles. It's a little complicated but still I would say the two things to focus on are assistance is...

Not a fan of Which I think many of their reviews are terrible and poorly thought out and don't look beyond the surface. However congratulations to Wisper for the best buy status that will certainly help big time in marketing their ebikes.

I never understand this type of viewpoint. It is often innocent children who are the victim of criminal children. This goes all the way from minor crimes all the way up to the Bulgar case. In this instance they killed themselves but it so easily have been a child in a push chair, elderly...

I would say the facts are the rational explanation and there is approaching £100k of public sector debt for every single working person in this country and many local councils are spending more on debt interest than services. The point is if you are commiting a crime which could kill innocent...

We have become a country of idealistic morons unfortunately you see it with the justice system, foreign policy, economic policies. Ultimately everything needs to be costed and affordable but instead we just borrow creating huge debts for ourselves and future generations. As we become a poorer...

You are quoting me regarding the direct drive hub motor ebikes used with throttles for the gig economy deliveries. I've already shown those are perfectly legal for such use depending on wattage and assisted speed without tax, insurance, helmet etc. You need to counter my individual points you...

Looks like some sort of bodge up as the flames are coming from the bag it seems yet the model in question has an internal battery in in the frame I think. So some DIY customisation going on here.

I think we will have to agree to disagree there as most of what you write doesn't make sense its like you are so pro mid-drive that your whole reasoning has been lost. It is contrary to both the laws of physics and the actual reality of how ebikes work. You may have a preference for mid-drive...

A twist and go throttle is completely legal on a kit ebike as shown on this very site with the statement from the department for transport. https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/dft-pedal-cycles-converted-twist-go-exempt-type-approval/ More importantly its the safest way of controlling an ebike in urban...