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As a driver of a 19 foot 3.5 tonne Campervan and a keen leisure cyclist I can see logic in this. There’s a lot of motorists on our roads who are very bad mannered, drive far too fast and pass way too close to cyclists and pedestrians (pavements and cycle lanes here in Cornwall are localised to...

Thanks flecc & Barnowl for your replies. I know this is not on topic (electric biking) but it’s because I have been using an electric bike for the last two years I think I can know take on an ordinary bike (be it nice and light as this one seems) …. Even makes me forget I have a dickey ticker...

My father had one of these, used it on his 1951 Velocette. It had a black shinny outer shell (rock hard), with what looked like little pockets on the outside of the wide leather strapping that came down over your ears. I was given it as a toy when I was a little and we used to take it in turns...

I must have the cycling bug bad :eek: We are planning a break where we plan to go cycling with some friends, which means some non-electric cycling as I won't have access to mains power :( My old 18 gear (none-electric) mountain bike is a bit on the heavy side so I've been looking around for...

Thanks flecc, you may have just solved my connector problem. .

Just wondering if theses are man-enough for use on electric bike wiring. The only one's I've been able to find appear to be for use with audio ... are they suitable for the high current wires on an electric bike? XLR Connectors If they are then I may get me some ;) .

I’m not sure that saying “we need ideas to make e-biking more attractive/accessible” is the right mindset. From what I can see electric biking is very much a personal choice, be it made for environmental, health or financial reasons. People who have those issues at heart will naturally steer...

In the short time I have been acquainted with ebikes I have only had two chargers but had to change the connectors (on both, at both ends) due to not being able to find matching plugs (made in China :eek: ). I recently had a close encounter with Tamiya and Kyosho Race Pack Connectors (trying to...

Unfortunately SLA batteries will always have a weight problem. My ebike originally came with 3x8amp batteries, which were ok, but they couldn't handle the heavy drain of my hilly terrain and died at 8 months old. I recently attempted a DIY kit build, I tried some 17amp but very quickly...

Be aware that RJStephen has uploaded porn images to the following thread .... http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/battery-faqs/4597-li-pol-replacement-sailsbury-lpx.html .... and they are carrying spyware. If you don't have anti-virus protection avoid the post at all costs, untill they are removed...

Some of the older ebikes with SLA batteries used odd size's. I had a problem when my SLA's died and had to find a replacement. I went a different way .... http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/1741-dilemma-replacing-my-sla-batteries.html .... but I did eventally find a company who...

For information and ideas you could try the following sites: Bidwell Bike Pusher:* A Removeable Power Source for Your Bicycle.. This one could be modified with a motorised wheel but not sure if the clips would hold it on :eek: Extrawheel - one-wheel bicycle trailer : bike trailer and...

Hope all goes well with your conversion. I've had an MTB ebike for two years. Just this month I have taken my first steps into doing a kit conversion of my old (20 years) 18 gear mountain bike (still in bits). Had the hub motor in the shed for 12 months :eek: The one thing that's struck me...

I’ve been working on the build all afternoon .... Batteries are finally in and wired up - putting out 39.7 volts. During the building I've realised the controller can be after the on-off switch anyway. So if I "T" in the charging wires between the fuse and switch (have the switch off when...

I am in the process of building an ebike with a front hub. Unfortunately, I can’t justify the expense of another LiFePo4 battery so I have had to go with SLA. I am building panniers to hold the three 17amp SLA batteries. The plan is to put two batteries one side and the third and the controller...

I think Mussels is right but you will find some useful information on storing batteries at The Battery University Storing and priming of batteries May be useful. I know from my own ebike that leaving the battery in-situ can cause problems with corrosion at the connectors (at the bottom of the...

The Hochdorfer sisters were brilliant, never seen that done with an almost standard bicycle :cool: Danny's BMX'ing was impressive but I have a dislike for those sort of antics, as these “amateur acrobats” are usually reckless and inconsiderate. We get kids around the school trying similar...

Anyone planning to be at the forthcoming RV Show at the Royal Bath and West Showground (11 Sep to 13 Sep)? It's the big southwest show and I would have thought a gold mine for potential customers ;) ----------------------------------------------- Cougar Mountain Electric Bike 36v 200w Hub...

It's the asinine laws of this country, where to defend your self is questionable. With coppers riding around in cars all day oblivious to what’s going on at street level, who can Joe Public turn to in their hour of need. Where property owners are told that "Your signs and bollards were not...

My bike has all the bits for pedelec but it has never worked (pedelec wire from controller was cut by supplier before I got it). Usually ride full throttle (lots of hills here) but shut off down hill to try and eek some power out of the regen system. Would love a cup of tea :cool...