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  1. KirstinS

    News - DfT: Pedal cycles converted to ‘twist and go’ exempt from type approval

    Perfectly put, that's my understanding now as well I'm simply astounded though. The man hours and meetings and lobby groups to fix the old laws......and we end up here a few years later Personally I'm happy as I build my own bikes and like a throttle It's nearly French in its bureaucratic...
  2. KirstinS

    Bafang not very well !!!

    If trex isn't around or doesn't know I'd email Andy at woosh
  3. KirstinS

    Wonky pedal

    I tried everything for the same thread stripping issue. Nothing I used lasted more than a mile or two Eventually I gave up and replaced crank arm
  4. KirstinS

    Waiting for the Go-e....

    Hi jaako For batteries you need Jimmy at instat. Search for him, lots of folk have used him. Very knowledgeable, will build whatever you want in whatever mounting /bms/cells/ah. Lots of happy customers on here including me Now I'm not banging the drum but 500w is illegal, 250w is the limit...
  5. KirstinS

    Roof Bars?

    With all due respect they cannot have been fitted properly Thule are a repwcted brand , sold by the millions. I see many many bikes on roof bars on motorways and few littering the hard shoulder. There are risks with any method of transportation of course
  6. KirstinS

    Bl00dy Bugs!

    Darth Rider!
  7. KirstinS

    Bargain buy - Parts

    Schwalbe big apple tires for 7.99 I've seen these recomended many times on this forum But not at this price http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TYSCBA/schwalbe-big-apple-wired-tyre
  8. KirstinS

    Roof Bars?

    I have Thule aero bars and they can easily take that weight.(rated for more) I don't have the carrier though but send a email to Thule customer support to be sure - they'll advise. I emailed them the other day and they responded swiftly the
  9. KirstinS

    Brompton Kers (kinetic energy recovery system)

    I wanted to buy a cytronex kit some years back. I email them every new year to see how it's going......it and the e Brompton have been the epitomy of vaporware to date !
  10. KirstinS

    Brompton Kers (kinetic energy recovery system)

    Something doesn't add up. Suspect journo error Kinetic energy isn't electric energy Either it is true kers (doubtful) Or it's just regenerative braking. Which is a waste of time/money. Just makes overly complex bikes for very little gain
  11. KirstinS

    New Front T-Bag conversion kit "Panda Swift"

    Which Samsung cells are used please And weight of pack? Finally I work with a lot of ex-forces. T bag means something rather different to them !
  12. KirstinS

    News: ‘Twist and go’ type approval guidance emerges

    Point 4'- that's the first time I've seen that stated this way. Personally I'm very encouraged Surely as long as the PAS sensor is activated then full throttle is ok ? Just this seems a great workaround to help elderly/partially able. You can legal pedal in lowest in low gear, basically...
  13. KirstinS

    Gear hub for Bafang bbs01 mid drive kit

    Starbikes doing new hub at 109 though I found one a couple months back in Germany for 85 delivered. Shifters are about 18
  14. KirstinS

    Gear hub for Bafang bbs01 mid drive kit

    Have at look at alfine 8 hub gear. Very nearly bullet proof and sturdier than the nexus 8. Forget the alfine 11 - not as reliable, much more expensive and not needed on an ebike Conversion all depends on your frame. If the rear dropouts are wide enough (135mm from memory) it's easy enough to...
  15. KirstinS

    Upgrades, modifications & changes you should have made sooner.

    The suntour suspension post for my road bike. Combined with my Brooks it's a much comfier commuter
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    Pedelecs frum makes me feel sick

    I share your frustration and have been. Coming here less and less as a result I tried to articulate this as propose a solution in a post a week or so back. Didn't really go anywhere D8veh I always think of you as my mentor in all things ebike. Others have helped me but none so consistently...
  17. KirstinS

    Legal /illegal debate - proposal for a better forum

    The debate rages on and this absolutely valid The views expounded are often forceful in both strength and length . This is equally valid However, I do think there is a tendency to hijack/derail every thread May I propose / suggest that we have a dedicated sticky thread devoted to this...
  18. KirstinS

    Hello from total newbie!

    Welcome ! Do keep us posted on any purchase you make and thoughts