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This may be all you need. It's been a godsend for me: http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/bike-foldable-and-portable-workstand.19991/

I would buy separate tools. That way you can research tools and buy the best brand of each one. Some of those generic toolkits contain either tools you just won't use, or tools of questionable quality.

Good points Tom. Why not air your disgust on this, ahem, unbiased programme; http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mysv

Thanks Alan and Dave for your replies. As it's not so clear cut, and for the reasons of safety, I'll probably stick with the supplied 2A charger. Very interesting info though!

I've been trying to get my head around the principals of voltage and amps again. I know I know, by now I should have a clue lol. My understanding is, that a device will only draw enough amps for what it needs. I.e. a charger just supplies amps and doesn't push them into a device. So, if I were...

In my opinion, crank drives feel a bit more connected and torquey than a hub motor. They require more work from the rider though, changing to a suitable gear. I've got to change the gears quite a bit to keep my BBS02 happy. You can be quite lazy with the gears on a hub motored bike. My old MAC...

Aha, the BMS, yes of course. Thanks for the info anotherkiwi :)

The dolphin pack I've been looking at only comes with 2A charger. I've not seen any vendors supply these packs with anything higher. Just wanted to confirm if it would be ok to use a 6 amp charger instead, or is there a reason they don't come with higher as standard?

The Samsung spec sheet states the charging rate of single cells as 1.5 amps for longevity. Am I correct in thinking that a 13S4P battery pack can safely be charged using a 6 amp charger?

I use mine on PAS only, no throttle fitted. Yes, it is basically an on switch, which will run the motor at the level the display PAS setting is at. If you are serious about getting the best performance out of any BBS, then a controller programming cable is a must. Don't quote me, but I reckon...

I'm not the best person to give a definitive answer to that one, coz I rarely ride without power, plus I'm running very low tyre pressures for off road grip. I'd hazard a guess that you would have to be fairly fit to ride unpowered, due to slight extra drivetrain resistance and bike weight. I...

Flamethrower perhaps ;)

Yes, unfortunately you'll only know once the kit is fitted. It doesn't make the bike unusable though, you may just find that the chain derails in the lowest or highest gear. If it does, then you can adjust the derailleur to prevent you from using that particular gear. Then you can decide if you...

Paul, be careful not to get caught up in all the 'more power is better' hype. As long as you purchase a BBS02 with the upgraded controller, which Eclipse are selling, then they are good units. I'd be more concerned in ensuring you have a good chainline and the brake cut-offs work effectively...

I did chuckle when you pinged yer bell at the bin :D

If that's one with Samsung 30Q cells, then yes, it's a perfect match for the BBS02. I find the trick is to keeping the motor happy, is to find a few hills and ride up them using leg power alone. If you struggle using one particular gear, then the Bafang won't like it either. Try a lower gear...

Nope, the chainring assembly has a one way bearing in it, so it freewheels when the motor is spinning. You just ride it like a normal bike ;)

Yes, the motor kit, battery and hydraulic brake sensors will be the main components to motorize your bike. Eclipse has the lot, as shown in the links in my previous post. You may need some bike tools to remove the bottom bracket, such as a crank puller and a lockring removal tool. Depends on if...

I think it more a case of what potential buyers will use it for. If it had a variable voltage output, it would appeal to a lot more peeps. As it stands, it's a very niche product. Maybe Gumtree it for 50 quid and see if you get any takers.

I'll give you 50p for it, can you deliver?