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  1. Gringo

    backache

    After many weeks of being messed around by my local powder coaters, I finally found a chap the other side of Milton Keens (26miles away) to do the coating. it was another few weeks before it was finished but I’m more than happy with the final results. It’s a pleasure to ride but with one...
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    how drivers see you based on the clothes you wear.

    for The most part I agree with Ed that it’s a driver education issue but when I’m out riding I see hi vis riders a lot sooner than the idiots who wear black. I wouldn’t go riding in dark clothing any more than I’d stick my hand in a tank of Piranhas without thick gloves
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    Invention help charging system

    Not everyone has good legs or knees that’s probably why they brought an ebike in the first place :p;)
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    Help! Tips for tidying up excess cables

    https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=water+bottle+cage+bag&safe=off&client=safari&hl=en-gb&sxsrf=ALeKk00W3_bzF16H143i3qKSYbW_nfYF1Q:1608620052848&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj39c_WgOHtAhUjmVwKHTVKDDIQ_AUoAnoECA8QBA&biw=1261&bih=799
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    Invention help charging system

    My favourite idea, fit a extra large rear wheel on a non E bike and you won’t need a motor at all because you will always be going down hill
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    E-Zee Riders - The UK’s first Land’s End to John O’Groats electric bike holiday specialists....

    FYI, all posts are dated The original poster of this thread E-Zee Riders was Last seen on this forum May 9, 2019 personally My backside couldn’t cope with so many miles in such short a time, about 3hr every other day is more than enough for me ;)
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    SIMON Cowell is considering a £10million legal action against the manufacturers of the electric bike on which he crashed and broke his back.

    In my world Cowell would be charged with gross incompetence and in the future not allowed out without adult supervision :D
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    Battery life in the cold

    From my room temp say 20 degrees to airing cupboard for an hour probably 25 degrees, I think I’ll be ok
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    Batteries don`t like it .

    A popular subject, here’s a current thread on the subject https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/battery-life-in-the-cold.39550/
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    Battery life in the cold

    I went out a few days ago on one of my usual routes and I was wearing my cold wet weather gear as it was 3 degrees, a little misty and a light wind. As the ride progressed the wind picked up and the mist turned to drizzle. Riding in sport mode this 25 mile route would normally use 3 of the 5...
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    Help! Building eBike for my partner

    That bike, Really! What with only a front rim brake and no gears or any easy way to fit them (because that bike has a single speed frame) you’ll be knee deep in problems before you get started.
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    Tyre advice please

    +2 on the Smart Sam Pluses
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    Daytime flashing front light: good or bad idea?

    My 10pence worth I ride with a daytime flashing light and on my travels I see many other cyclists with lights, as i approach them some are dim and only noticeable when they are really close while occasionally some are so bright they glare and obscure the surrounding area. The most noticeable...
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    Bosch Active line ECU? Where is is?

    I’m an average mid drive rider, average heigh, average weight, average shoe size and i average about 2000 miles a year (rain or shine)
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    What cranks fit to eg Bosch motors

    Not all Bosch cranks are the same. I had a bike with a the original active line motor (2014) I’d shortened the crank arms and I brought some cheap isis arms for when I sold it. I kept the shortened arms for my next bike (2018 active line plus) but found that the 2014 ISIS arms didn’t fit the...
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    Custom bike stolen

    Burke and Hare ride again
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    Battery life in the cold

    Definitely reduced range in the cold, I have a Bosch ALP at the moment, this is my third ebike over the last 12 years and all 3 have given less range during each winter only to get back to normal each spring/summer. It’s not a lot but definitely noticeable. you use to be able to buy a neoprene...
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    Brake pads?

    So I’ve just looked at Halfords website for the spec on your bike (Shimano Hydraulic BL-M315) and by copying This info and adding the word pads, I did a google search and got this results...
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    How quickly does the motor engage after you start pedalling

    My ALP Bosch motor is instant and gives a natural feeling ride
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    Old person. Needing advise on. Eleictirc bikes and how to search forums

    yes there is on the top right of each post is a book mark symbol (circled in yellow) click on it and that post wi appear in your Profile page, Accessed through your avatar (circled in red)