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    BC bike show

    Hi, I saw this today.
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    Help! Disposal or sale for spares/repairs?

    Options Sell it on here / eBay. Put it in Freecycle / Gumtree Take it down to your local scrappy / phone them to see if they will take the battery first. Sell battery by itself and do the ideas above for bike.
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    Install hitch for bike trailer on 12 mm axle

    I am going to contact a fabrication company to see if they will make some, probably be too expensive though. I have an Irwin step drill bit if you wish to borrow it, let me know.
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    Hambini Youtube channel and site

    If you enjoy reading about the technical side of bikes then listen to this man, swears a lot but knows his stuff. https://www.youtube.com/user/nrgizerbunny https://www.hambini.com/ Enjoy.
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    Case studies - how has your electric bike changed your life?

    Hi, I put the stuff in my panniers and tow a trailer, I only collect copper, cable, brass and motors (out of electrical appliances). I take everything out and get it weighed on the small set of scales. I don't make a great deal but enjoy it.
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    Install hitch for bike trailer on 12 mm axle

    I was looking for a solution myself and found something that was discussed on another forum. https://www.innerwolf.co.uk/doggyride-specialist-hitch-adapter.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI66bGyLXj5wIVyITVCh3LngLfEAQYFSABEgIm5PD_BwE I think if a company brought out a ebike trailer hitch they would be able...
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    Case studies - how has your electric bike changed your life?

    Allows me to take stuff to local scrap yard easier due to assistance.
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    Tyre Choice

    You can use a thinner tyre (less than 2.80). https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Schwalbe-Big-Ben-K-Guard-SBC-Compound-Active-Wired-Urban-MTB-Tyre_101409.htm?sku=366359&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj5ujxOvJ5wIVjLTtCh2VCgZ3EAQYASABEgKC-fD_BwE
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    Narrowed the choice down to 3 - any advice welcomed

    Hi, Woosh FARO http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?faro
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    Broken battery rack bolt then broken battery cable

    Hi, this is the end of the connector where the cable broke off. Could I just tidy up this and the cable attached to the connector and solder them together again. It looks like it was soldered in the middle. If not can anybody recommend a place to get the cable. Thanks for all the answers.
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    Broken battery rack bolt then broken battery cable

    Hi, I was cycling home in the rain / wind and one of my racks bolts bust and one came loose / fell off. This chain of events then pulled my battery cable out of its connecter. A few choose words, a taxi home and £11 lighter. Can somebody please tell me what type of connector I need, I imagine...
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    Broken rack bolt lead to broken battery cable. Need help.

    Hi, I was cycling home in the rain / wind and one of my racks bolts bust and one came loose / fell off. This chain of events then pulled my battery cable out of its connecter. A few choose words, a taxi home and £11 lighter. Can somebody please tell me what type of connector I need, I imagine...
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    WD 40 clearance

    Euro car parts is having a WD 40 clearance, no delivery on these so need to find a store. https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/wd-40-clearance-bike-dry-chain-lube-100ml-74p-motorbike-brake-cleaner-500ml-228-motorbike-wash-500ml-at-eurocarparts-free-collection-3386632 Enjoy
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    Wisper Seat won't come out?

    Local bike shop
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    Waterproof trousers or 3/4's

    Hi, try Endura stuff, I personally wear their cycling trousers (non waterproof), shorts (skin tight) and leg warmers. I sometimes find the above combination more comfortable than wearing waterproofs in light rain. https://www.endurasport.com/Hummvee-Waterproof-Trouser/p/bE8088
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    Donor bike + Woosh kit advice pls

    I would keep an eye on this police auction site, they do bikes. https://www.bumblebeeauctions.co.uk/XcAPViewInCat.asp?ID=24 Keep an eye on Freecycle and Gumtree for donor bikes as well. Hope this helps
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    What size Lekkie ring for BBS02?

    Hi, I am thinking of buying a BBS02 what size Lekkie ring do people buy? Thanks
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    new ebike conversion, front derailleur not working?

    Hi, have you tried adjusting the limiting screws on the derailleur, oiling the pivots on the derailleur, checking the cable tension. If it an old bike it is worth changing the brake and derailleur inner and outer cables for new ones. f you have not changed the crank then it should not affect...
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    Occasional deliveroo?

    Hi, if I was going to do it I would rug up a box to put the bag in on my pannier rack. It looks really uncomfortable carrying it on your back.