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  1. PC2017

    TV..Tonight: E-Bikes & Scooters on itv

    I rang for me and asked for incompetence insurance, they hung up... :p
  2. PC2017

    Do police even bother to check if an e-bike is legal?

    "Own nothing and be happy" sounds like a good option when scenarios like this arise. Failing that there's always Bankruptcy.
  3. PC2017

    Big Bear - Motor Gone?

    Shouldn't there be a cautionary note of big CAPS for people dauted by the thought of connecting outer cables, I have personally slipped before and shorted the ground to positive, before going inside I may add. It's a nasty flash at best & I counted myself lucky, slightly brown pants was a relief...
  4. PC2017

    Do police even bother to check if an e-bike is legal?

    I had to scrimp for my 1st ebike, I still paid for public transport so the money I saved thereafter I put in a pot. I know in these hard times it can be hard to save, however there is a possibility you will need to maintain your bike so put what ever you can to one side for chains, cables, tyres...
  5. PC2017

    TV..Tonight: E-Bikes & Scooters on itv

    I get mixed input & of course only a snapshot. One middle aged lorry driver assumed as long as you have only insurance you could ride any speed ebike, he never even thought about type approved etc. Another retiree was explaining that on my perfectly legal ebike I need insurance. I would try to...
  6. PC2017

    VanMoof gone bust

    I don't recognise the name, possibly a tad rich for my blood however capitalism rules, I at least hope one CEO paid themselves a 6 figure salary & sold any shares the day before they filed for chapter 11, USA;USA... ;)
  7. PC2017

    TV..Tonight: E-Bikes & Scooters on itv

    I got rid of TVL & haven't watched a terrestrial broadcasts since 2020, because 99% was tosh. YT & netflix for me.
  8. PC2017

    Welding metal with solder

    Much better than I could do, I detest painting. What about, & do bear in mind I have no idea about what I am talking about, that "weld tight" is it? I assume an epoxy, JB weld etc. I have often considered a small mount for my under seat controller, however to my surprise, even after several...
  9. PC2017

    Prices have gone crazy for bare hubs + shipping + VAT - anyone know a good source?

    There's also several cases of malinvestment within our many local authorities, not mentioning the billions stolen from pension pots over the decade+. We are over due for a "free" market correction every time the BoE and global counterparts step in to help it make this huge Ponzi scheme worse...
  10. PC2017

    Prices have gone crazy for bare hubs + shipping + VAT - anyone know a good source?

    Front, I have the pswpower on 48v in black it's a little lack luster on 36v but still good for 15-20 mile runs on a small ah
  11. PC2017

    Prices have gone crazy for bare hubs + shipping + VAT - anyone know a good source?

    Most of my charges to Aliexpress UK LTD or something similar with UK in the name, however I did ponder this myself. Fasttech sadly no longer with us RIP 2022, did everything from the sublime to the useful and just after the start of 2020 they were adding 20%, then I got a Royal mail bill for...
  12. PC2017

    Prices have gone crazy for bare hubs + shipping + VAT - anyone know a good source?

    I would add a caveat to that, there was, horror stories of folks not getting refunds if the items where refused due to none payment of taxes, as with faulty goods you could argue with your card provider for a charge back, but because its overseas, our consumer laws are not enforceable.
  13. PC2017

    Yet more stuff in the media on battery fires and kits

    It's a sad state of affairs when recording a interaction with the 5o is a now a given.
  14. PC2017

    Yet more stuff in the media on battery fires and kits

    Well, tbf, your bike is slightly intimidating ;) even the 5o daren't go near it:cool::p
  15. PC2017

    Prices of the electricity we use to charge

    Does it really matter, with a two party system & who ever is a shoe in for the next PM is a power thirsty technocrat and not a true leader.
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    Prices of the electricity we use to charge

    This does beg the legitimate question, how long will these things last? From China's pedal cycle graveyards to Euro's wind turbine props hidden away in some disused farmers field. However given the global need for growth the original motivations for renewables was merely a process of wealth...