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Hopefully your battery is behaving itself now. I put mine on charge at 10pm last night and initially there was one light flashing. I expected it to be still charging when I got up at 7 but all the lights were out just as you would expect with the 10ah battery. When I press the button all...

Thanks, I just hope Bob's battery is OK. We've all waited a long time for these batteries to arrive and could do without any hitches.

My battery arrived at 3pm also fully discharged. I expect the charge time will take around twice the time of the 10ah battery so i am going to charge overnight. Will post tomorrow how I get on.

From the Manual : For the 18 Ah battery pack 1. Plug the charging device into a mains socket. Insert the battery into the slot provided for it on the charging station. 2. The five LEDs on the battery will flash in turn as the battery is charging, when all five of the lights are lit and...

Hi Eddie, I've owned a Scott Sportster P3 with rim brakes for a few of years. I picked it up for a bargain £350 at the end of season sales.(best time to buy) I'd thoroughly recommend it as it's a great looking / riding bike and have always thought it would make a lovely stealthy e-bike...

[QUOTE=indalo;107648 Perhaps I'm missing something but I'm not altogether sure why electric assistance is desirable or worthwhile in an off-road styled bike. I'm sure someone can explain though. I've only did a little mountain biking and it is great fun going over rough terrain...

"I've no need for confirmation d8veh, I trust what you say. It's more a question if this is what the consumer wants." - Flecc I agree with this as power and acceleration were only a small part of my consideration when I bought my bike. I liked the stealthiness of the cytronex but eventually...

Like you I've been taking full advantage of the fine weather we've had this month. Previously I had been thinking my nearly 2 year old, lightly used battery was on the way out. Pleasingly Ive also noticed a marked increase in battery range and as I don't think my riding style has changed the...

When did you first become aware of electric bicycles? Around 1977 my father had what must have been one of the first electric motor kits fitted to his Moulton. I remember having a ride on it. It was friction drive and pretty rubbish. The local paper did an article on it as it was a bit of a...

Hi Jeanette. Just re-read your old post from that tragic time in your life and it made me weep once again. I lost my father last year. I inherited my love of bikes from him and I often think of him when I'm out cycling and it makes me feel close to him. Great to hear your back on your...

Agreed Flecc. Unfortunately they just don't seem to be catching on in my part of the country, despite me extolling their virtues at every opportunity. :)

Interesting thread. I generally side with Leonard's well put view and try to cycle considerately on all my bikes thus not attracting attention from the law. I can also see Colin's point as antisocial cycling on fast e bikes could hasten the introduction of prohibitive legislation. I almost...

This bike is surely the standout in the 2011 Kalkhoff range. Good components and large battery for the price I paid 2 years ago for my Pro Connect S. Most cyclists I know like Disc brakes and there's no rim wear to worry about. I would guess that the present sprocket swaps are possible but...

Much prefer summer (flies and all) :D . Ive only been using my cargo bike for short shopping trips the past few weeks as it's been just too cold and slippy to enjoy a long ride on my Pro Connect Hope the thaw comes soon. Happy Christmas to all forum members.:)

As a leisure cyclist, the battery longevity problem is not so noticeable. Having only covered 1200 miles in 17 months, my battery deterioration through age is quite small compared to a daily commuter who's battery suffers deterioration from both age and a large amount of recharges. I'm...

Here's a velomobile on eBay Recumbent Go-One Velomobile on eBay (end time 07-Nov-10 20:00:35 GMT) Maybe Aldby might be interested - He's tried everything else. :)

Great read and pictures Blew it. I often ride in similar terrain and find the Panasonic drive to be excellent. I even switch it off occasionally when climbing a hill just to remind myself how good it is. :) I'm sure your going to love this bike.

The touring possibilities also appeal to me. There is also the likelihood that the battery will last longer due to being less stressed. I've seldom run my battery flat and always stop charging when 5 lights first show. Seems to work as my battery range doesn't seem to have dropped at...

I think the higher speed of the Pro Connect S is achieved by changing the crank motor drive sprocket from a 9 tooth to a 11 tooth. The rear cluster on the Pro Connect S's derailleur gears has 9 cogs. I think you are confusing this with the Alfine gears on the Pro Connect where the single rear...

There is for example a delay in the power coming off and this makes it more difficult to get the changes spot on. I have done 500 miles and am still getting used to how much to back off, mostly I get it right but occasionally I still get it wrong and it sounds horrible. I don't think it is much...