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    voodoo zobop conversion bbs02

    Yes I still have the first one I built ride it most days have even stopped tweaking it:D I do not want to part with the zobop but just had bad news that following the sale of the land I can use and with the section 59 in the local area no local farmer land owner will give permission to ride...
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    Frustrating 15.5 limit

    I think some of us forget it is a public forum, I know I have at times always more guests than members viewing
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    Derestricted or legal

    My road 250watt has the speed limit enforced I have reprogramed with the laptop to remove the speed limit adjust option from the display it now fixed in the controller it is a personal informed choice[ it now has incredible battery range] that's why I changed from the 350watt that I...
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    Worried about leaving battery on bike?

    A d lock round the battery trough an eyelet might work but would look ugly I remove mine and take with you would not leave £600 in cash in a plastic box outside its a major headache I wish I could think of a solutiono_O
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    Derestricted or legal

    That is the point I was attempting to make about kits/ conversions as end users, we have trust data on Chinese websites about compliance just because they sell it as legal does not mean it is
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    warning signs apearing on lamposts s59

    This sign states this is your only warning and is a catch all to cover any form of motorised transport it has appeared on footpaths and open spaces covers off road use right across the local area It even has plod out with camcorders called operation sacrifice they have seized motor bikes kids...
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    voodoo zobop conversion bbs02

    The onward march of progress the woods and pit have just been sold for more posh new houses ,an offer the owner could no longer resist£££££££ no more access allowed:(:( so with no alternative local place to ride due to plods operation sacrifice against motor bikes and quads etc and section 59...
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    Derestricted or legal

    Kits are not submitted for type approval as far as I can see they just need ce stamp and off they go [can you still opt to self certificate ce approval ] we have to trust in the far east supplier manufacturer :eek: I suspect very few of the mass produced bikes are only sold for only one market...
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    Derestricted or legal

    This is why the eu wants tamper proof and locked software and a way of detection of a dongle Shop purchased bikes have a certificate of type approval modification can invalidate this but kits do have a ce mark
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    Cube SUV Race 500 2017 - with nu-vinci hub

    A quick comment the belt drive cogs are limited in choice they are not available in as many teeth options as a chain set:( also the cost there not cheap can run into the hundreds if not a popular size any more than a couple of teeth also requires a new belt :eek: My cube hyde with a gates...
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    Rockrider emtb

    I am sure I read that decathlon is one of the largest bike retailers in Europe with 4 million odd bikes sold ,and a new factory to be built In Lille for ebike production they soon will be a major player , the older bikes used bafang rear hubs or shimmano steps might be worth keeping an eye on...
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    Rockrider emtb

    its gone up in price the 1st one I saw was £965 but was in different colour way agreed it does not look to bad quite sleek time will tell if value for money
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    voodoo zobop conversion bbs02

    I can get ties in the colour no problem they even glow in the dark black is just a contrast colour once I bond the pads on the ties will not have to wrap round the tube
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    voodoo zobop conversion bbs02

    Its a work thing just hate cable ties just found some pads that will help tidy it you need to see my credit card spend on this one ouch:oops: but agree probably would have to spend double to get this and it is 2 kilo lighter :)
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    voodoo zobop conversion bbs02

    why stop at one:D:eek: remember to hide the paper trail get to the letter box first:rolleyes: when I sit down and look at the on going build I doubt it will ever be finished Must have used two packs of cable ties the only thing I do not like is the loom and plugs , after 40 odd years of...
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    Huge increase in UK e-bikes

    if the govt provide a contribution ;)the cost price will suddenly jump up by the same amount think help to buy or solar panels :rolleyes:
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    Fried beyond repair? BBS01B

    That's crispy a full battery reverse might have damaged more than just the controller :(
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    Huge increase in UK e-bikes

    Do not shout to loud as the govt will find a way to add a green tax:D
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    To build or not to build

    My comment are directed towards ebay sales because even though you comply to reasonable practice under uk distance selling and its fit for purpose They will over rule if the buyer says its faulty you have to give a full refund UP TO 180 DAYS think how many things could brake or damage ebay...