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Nail on the head. I don't think on the balance of reports that the GNG kit is up to the mustard. These units need a great sensor system like that used by Kalkhoff / BH e-motion to modulate the power delivery and provide a sensitive and responsive ride. Have come so close to relenting on a hub...

"Inspired by the physiology of the woodpecker" ... So would that be in sawdust ? :p

"The Met Police and the mayor need to urgently launch a major awareness campaign and make clear that car dooring will be automatically prosecuted." What is the point of doing that when there are no commensurate charges which stick when someone opens their door without looking causing a cyclist...

This thread has been very interesting. It's reinforced my feelings that the way to achieve the enhanced capabilities a kit build definitely can deliver with nominal appearance of being within the parameters permitted by law (i.e. use of controllers and sensors capable of instant restriction...

I bet my fingers would still freeze in those when it goes sub-zero. Thick neoprene diving gloves (under outer fleece gloves) are the only thing which has worked for me when actually put to the test. Trouble is they're a bit tight across the base so I stay warm but get cramps instead so only wear...

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I would agree with this and if there were any other aggravating factors surrounding the incident sentencing would most likely be influenced even if not overtly in the event the person is found guilty of something. This is especially so in the Magistrates Court or if an initial not guilty plea...

Lou and Andy on the athletics track - YouTube ;)

With 12kg of battery on top of the bike I think you could be forgiven for not exceeding 15mph ! I saw on another post recently the SLA batteries are only supposed to be good for about 150 charge cycles so the range loss may be significantly driven by battery exhaustion (you lose Ah over time /...

I'll never be able to look at them in the same way again ;) Thankfully they just look like part of the boots when you put them on ! Do they actually work and can you feel your gears / brakes etc OK ? I was on the point of putting diving gloves on last night when 2 pairs of liners and so-called...

Just as long as the cops don't take more interest it's all good :p Easy peasy that one ... I haven't had these off my feet for weeks. Shimano MW81 MTB Shoes - Tweeks Cycles Wear them with ankle length socks and pop one of these neoprene waterproof trouser collars over the top which Keith...

Indeed, and in the case of a Statutory breach it is down to lay people with no legal training to decide the level and nature of consequence. That is the point. In the case of a stipendiary magistrate it's not such an issue but in all other cases it's positively Medieval. A person deemed of...

Indeed, but does the Clerk of the Court also decide the consequences for the defendant (or do the mags have anything to actually do in such cases rather than communicate same from the bench) ?

Heck, Mike - that range is super-low. It sounds like your battery may be getting on a bit or maybe the bike motor is inefficient. Don't know much about SLA batteries but I've got about 70 miles out of a 36v 15Ah (540Wh) battery including some moderate but decent hills round here on the way and...

And that would bring with it all the kangaroo court Medieval nonsense that any matter decided before Mags brings.... so woes betide you if you are caught in a part of the country where someone sitting on the bench has a bee in their bonnet about things - or congratulations for dancing out of the...

Hi Mike. Thanks - that looks good ! Range is likely to be say 45 miles typical (22.5 there and the same back - as nowhere to recharge at the other end of my trips). I work from home when in Devon so don't have a convenient office to charge my battery at the other end of my trips. Ideally I'd...

Thanks a lot for the contributions - I am really heartened and going to read through the links and specific threads posted here. d8veh - OK I understand the mods to the wheel itself and dropouts are the key. Probably not the best project to cut your teeth on. Indalo / Jeremy, everything you...

I think d8veh has read enough of my thinly disguised fears of technical and mechanical inadequacy to signal it might be a more complicated build ! Not completely dissuaded but expectations have been reset. Yup .. that's the rub - with practical experience I'm sure I could manage but only been...

Thanks a lot - will get in touch with them and try to take one for a test / see what it really feels like.

They are often bought by people who ride for sport in mountainous areas. Conclusions should be pretty straightforward to draw. Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild - YouTube ... :)