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Great ... so when do the prices start coming down to half-sensible levels ?

Depends on what you want it for. Still useful if you're out for long periods without access to a power supply as it's a generic socket to access your battery. Outdoor and touring trips basically without a mains power source anywhere apart from what you take with you (95% of the trips I make on...

No it would be fine. You wouldn't be running a compressor whilst riding the bike (hopefully :p) If it's 10A or even 15A after the converter it'll be considerably less at the battery so shouldn't be a problem. But that DC-DC converter is pricey & bulky as you say. You wouldn't be running for very...

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Topeak Road Morph G for me - neat and has a pressure gauge / little foot a bit like the others I guess. Fingers crossed the foot hasn't broken off yet in 11 months' of use... but it does look a bit flimsy and I'm extra careful with it. ... well I've got the 12V power socket already ;) Only 3A...

^^ the 'normal' ones are SH-51 *Shimano SM-SH51 SPD Cleats RRP £20* | eBay and the 'easy release' are SH-56 Shimano SM-SH56 SPD Cleats | eBay Both £7.95 delivered from absolute cycles (genuine parts).

... splutters out Horlicks .... Heaven forbid bikes shouldn't be expected to be taken out in the sun

I'm about to deal with the 1st oil change on mine. Having read up a load of regular bike forum stuff on balance think I'm going to go with this kit @ £22 which should be good for another couple of years / 4000km : Shimano Alfine 11 SG-S700 hub oil maintenance kit (oil optional) - beats TL-S703...

Just out of interest would it have been much cheaper to buy an 11sp from the word go ? I've seen so many posts on here protesting that you don't need this gear range on an e-Bike etc etc but it's interesting to see someone seriously looking at increasing it. Steep hills mean you can benefit from...

Nice touch :) ... any idea how many dB ?

Maybe so ... unless they ride lots of hills. I pedal long stretches without power but when I do want it I'm grateful for high power and torque. It's also in those conditions where an electric fault or low voltage cutout would leave me struggling with just a big chainring. There's always...

^^ it's always good to have a proper clearout before a ride !

Glad to hear it's working well now .... I've had my expectations completely reset about bikes and dealers over the last year. Don't think 50cycles use torque wrenches btw. I appreciate if you work with a range for ages you likely don't need them but you have to look at the evidence when things...

It's fine for people who are always going to be riding their bikes powered and always want to. A bit like direct drive motors for different reasons. Point is for buyers to take into consideration ?

It just means if you run out of battery or your controller conks etc. you're somewhat stuffed :)

Another convert. Great stuff :).

Great vid. There's no denying those speeds are fun - and it feels extremely free and liberating (if slightly naughty !) and the force of the wind is very significant. On anything but a hot Summer day it's probably going to be freezing. He makes some good honest points too about how he feels...

No pain no gain :). I went on the train - it's a few minutes' walk from Birmingham International. The test tracks are a conveyor belt, pretty small & flattish and you need to leave photo ID or credit card at the desk (just to pre-warn !) and wear a helmet (plenty to borrow). So tests are pretty...

They state capacity 10-20Ah but battery is 36v 10Ah. Do they do these in 20Ah versions too ?

Never tried to take one apart - but have you checked that the connector at the front hub is correctly coupled ? The dynamo connector on these lights is a bit basic and 1st time I took the front wheel off I couldn't get it working again till someone showed me how at the LBS ! :o It looked like if...