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Thanks Nealh, does seem a bit of a faff for something that's not going to cause any serious damage. It's just that, as an electrician of some 40 years, I get a bit nervous when I see sparks. It normally means a red face and some vapourised metal from a screwdriver or such:eek:. So I'll stick...

So I've had a few good rides with both batteries now and it performs well. It's been given a bit of a thrashing on some of the steeper bits hereabouts and the sag is far less. It's nice to know I have the capacity to up the assist level if I get tired on the inward journey. I've got used to...

Hi both, My wife was also first to convert, I soon followed after a holiday on Anglsea where she left me red faced and puffing to catch up. My ego just couldn't stand it:rolleyes: e bike grin ever since:D

There was a recent radio4 program about the PSA test, ensuing biopsies and treatment. The conclusion, from the doctors and experts involved, was that we are over treating and causing unnecessary anxiety in men. They did talk about a non-invasive scan (MRI I think) that was far better at...

Sure, and the most expensive and practically impossible to repair yourself and if you need a new battery - better go and see the mortgage broker.

I run my Marathon +'s at about 4 bar. The higher the pressure the less the punctures. Haven't had one in 3000 miles. If you're going to leave your battery for substantial periods it should be between 50-80% full charge. What I do is charge it, then go out for 10 or 12 miles or so. Then...

Well done and a welcome from Ceredigion.

I stopped shaving so I could spend more on my bike.

Trouble with V brakes is you can never get them to release equally and consistantly. Meaning you can't get the blocks as close as they really need to be. I'm forever adjusting the rear one on the wife's Big Bear and it started rubbing again yesterday. I have a Magura HS11 on the front of...

Hi Kent, Whats been said about slippage is true, I find however that it's minimal. On the steepest climbs with loose or slimey surfaces I have to put more weight over the bars, this might mean actually getting out of the saddle:eek: a rarity on an e bike. It's nothing an accomplished cyclist...

Wheel sizes - have a gander at this: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html

V brakes can be like that. It's a long cable to the rear, might be worth splashing out on a known good cable, something like JAG.

The Vengeance is specced as a mountain bike, of course the gearing isn't right for 20mph. Sounds like you need to look at hybrid/city bikes. The technique I use for traffic/tight spots is to keep my hand on the rear brake. It has a micro switch to cut the power so the smallest pull (brake not...

What yours or the battery? I'm not sure either is true. With a mid drive you put both your input and the motors through the drive train, so extra strain there and, as you say, you're a big lad. Hubs drive the wheel via their own reduction gearbox. My experience is that they're pretty bullet...

If you go the conversion route you end up with a bike that you understand and is, therefore, esaier to fault if anything should go wrong. As you've got a Kraken I'm guessing you're mainly tracks etc.? So a mid drive would be the thing. If you're looking at road riding I'd suggest a rear hub...

I agree with Flecc, it really isn't an issue. Not only are there 'grandfather rights' but also you are allowed to retro fit a throttle to any EAPC. So you can buy a brand new, of the shelf bike, buy a throttle and fit it yourself. This is because the law does not specifically state that...

A gym that doesn't want to encourage cyclists, now there's a thing. A sold secure gold rated lock is about as good as it gets. Still not angle grinder proof though. The looks of that bike will attract attention so, yeh, change gyms.

A small frame does limit your battery choice. Bottle batteries need space to get them on and off the cradle. There is a company called Bga reworking who can make bespoke batteries. Having one made to fit a frame bag might be an alternative. Can get frame bags made here...

Still trying to uncross my legs!

I've got the Lidl one, wrks fine.