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  1. Gringo

    What do you think this is worth?

    Hummm I'm no expert here but if I've read correctly the bike has been used for commuting 20 miles a day for 4 years, it could well have covered 15,000+ miles. It won't just be the battery that's tired, all the moving parts would be past there best, wheel rims (breaking surface), all the bearings...
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    Bargain buy - Parts

    Cruising through the the sea of cheap junk on the bay and I stumbled on these new 18650 vitra cells 99p for 2 posted :) there must be a catch o_O Anywho, 99.8% positive feedback so I've ordered 5 lots (10 cells) It gets better, Buy 10 and get 5 free. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/172008907654
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    What lights do you use

    I've tried quit a few cheap rear lights but the brightest by far is one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Super-Bright-2-LED-Bicycle-Cycling-Bike-Safety-Flashing-Light-Lamp-Rear-Tail-Hot-/252093307272?hash=item3ab1ee9988 2 X 0.5 watt led's. I did consider running it from a single lipo (3.7v)...
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    CHAIN SUCK CURED BY FILING

    Save your file. On my Bosch motor I just turned the sprocket around, now the chain runs on the unused side of the teeth.:cool:
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    Thoughts please on Cube Suv Hybrid Pro 500 27.5 2016

    Going on comments made by a LL employee early last year when I said " why can't I find you on e-bike forums" Back to the question about motors. I've never ridden a performance motor, I fell in love with the active line on my first test ride and thousands of miles later I haven't regretted my...
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    Thoughts please on Cube Suv Hybrid Pro 500 27.5 2016

    Well I'm still pleased with mine. Purchased early 2014 and now covered 2700 miles. Here's my first post about it. http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/cube-reaction-hybrid-pro29-first-impressions.17754/ I would have liked the SUV but it was over my budget at the time. My Cube / Bosch has...
  7. Gringo

    front cycle light to run from usb port

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-3000LM-CREE-XML-T6-LED-Bicycle-Bike-Light-USB-Front-Cycling-Light-Head-lamp-/401015266757?tfrom=272032434578&tpos=top&ttype=price&talgo=undefined
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    bike theft

    Hummm , yes I'd replace my bike if stolen anyway but how many owners have there bikes insured ? Buying a bike is a big outlay and separate insurance can seam to expensive ( and sometimes not even thought about ) so I don't think bikes brought wit insurance money make any significant profits...
  9. Gringo

    Exploding handlebars !

    I stumbled across this GPS enabled device earlier this evening. http://vengecycle.com If some scallywag should move your bike more than 50m from where you left it, the handlebars explode :eek: I don't suppose they get UK government approval :(
  10. Gringo

    fUCI

    I'd like to say something nice about this contrivance, I really would. Tom Well Tom, I think you could say. The Orange 'n' White combo complement each other quite well. That's what I'd say if I wanted to say somthing nice;)
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    Encounter with Police????

    Well Nicky Fletcher and her hi-vis clothing and accessory's ( including the polite range) was on Dragons Den. She was asked about the legality of wearing polite clothing, Here reply "I thought of the idea in 2010 and I went to ACPO and asked if it was ok. I gave them an array of designs and...
  12. Gringo

    48v rear lights, what are our options?

    I think I'd use a DC to DC step down converter. one of these, between 15 to 50 volts in and 12 volts out @ 3 amps http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-DC-DC-15-50V-24V-36V-Step-down-to-12V-3A-Car-Power-HRD12003-Converter-Module-/361139776899?hash=item54159bad83 Or you could get one with a lower...
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    48v rear lights, what are our options?

    Humm not to sure about flashing led's in series ? I may be wrong but the way I see it is in order to flash dosent the LED effectively switch its voltage on & off, in series none of the led's get a constant current so none will work. I'm sure wiser minds will corect me if I'm wrong ;)
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    Reluctant Cyclist

    As a fellow sufferer ( 2 bulging discs ) I found by changing my riding position made the world of difference. At the start of this year I would sometimes start to suffer only half an hour into a ride. Now I've junked my MTB bars in favor of highrise trekking bars, I'm sitting bolt upright and...
  15. Gringo

    Electric Socks!!

    I know where your coming from :( raynauds syndrome Cometh the winter I use the insoles for walking/standing around cold woodland. Mine only heat the balls of my feet but walking around keeps the blood flowing and my toes warm. As the blood dosent flow so well in my feet while cycling my toes...
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    Bosch motor sprocket

    Should have said earlier but this is now Sold
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    27.2 seatpost in a 26.8 seat tube

    if I rember correctly the NCX post has a very thick wall So I'd be more inclined to find someone with a lathe and turn down the seat post to 26.8mm. You'll be lucky if you can hone out your frame to size evenly and if it goes wrong you've lost your frame.
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    hydrogen generators for cars

    http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/04/why-on-board-hydrogen-generators-wont-boost-your-mileage/
  19. Gringo

    Cheesy name, but these actually might come in handy!

    Having the skills and the tools is one thing but who'd have thought of putting the serrations at 90 degrees on normal pliers o_O Perhaps a toolmaker, but would a toolmaker need them ;)
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    Bosch motor sprocket

    Well I'm surprised it's still here but here it sits not being used. Maybe I'll tempt someone at £8 posted ?