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Since I got my electric mountain bike in June 07 my old 21-gear mountain bike has sat idle in the shed. This is starting to get to me, as this is a great bike. As a bit of a project I have been looking around for ways to add power to this bike although I am reluctant to spend £700 on a hub...

I have a question on your new solid tyres, if you don't mind me asking. How is the issue with tread wearing dealt with? Could get a bit dicey in wet weather with low tread :eek: And of course eventually, the tyres will wear bold will they not. Or are you assuming the tyres will out last you...

My bikes still under warranty so I'm reluctant to tamper with the wiring but if this works then once the bike hits it's first birthday the covers will be coming off. I think I am getting the same drag effect. .

Well I've been 3 months without a motor vehicle. I have to say that I haven't missed it. I just did some quick calculations and I estimate that not having to buy fuel (£40/month) and saying on road tax (£20/month) I am £60/month better off. When the van goes back on the road (April) I should...

Well done flecc - I lookforward to reading your next 5000 posts - keep up the good work. "It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them. Thus you remember them as they actually are, while in a motor car...

A recent thread about maintenance of suspension forks has prompted the following question. During these dark winter days, when the hardy boldly venture forth, while others seek the solace of the home fires. What sort of maintenance do forum members carry out on their ebikes in preparation for...

I have suspension forks on my bike and your thread got me thinking. An Internet search came up with the following advice. Manufacturer's recommendations for servicing of suspension forks are typically measured in hours of use, often as low as 20 to 40 hours. For competition and severe off...

Thankyou flecc, I think in future, I will be making more use of the brakes down the hill :o .

Commiserations BossBob on your miss-hap. Funny but I was just raising the point about damage to batteries from road impacts in another thread. Glad you were able to sort it out .

Your probably right Ian. If I’m not mistaken, your Torq is along the lines of an MTB-style machine too. In truth, there is no way on this earth that anyone could use my mountain bike as an off roader – it’s just too darn heavy and plus, I wouldn’t let them :D I think it’s more like the...

How about the shocks and forces on the battery? Even though my mountain bike has good suspension and chunky tyres, when I land in a pothole I can hear my SLA battery clunk in its mountings. It worries me because all the electrics are right under it and the force exerted by that heavy battery...

I know what you mean - try the Camel trail in peak season - at least the dogs stay on their leads :rolleyes: .

Coming back from my regular trip to Tesco's, down the long hill, I can hit around 19 mph. But if I want to stay alive I have to constantly weave left and right to avoid the ruts, raised and sunken manholes, not to mention the road crud that is about an inch deep and extends out into the road 12...

I have a question about lead acid batteries that I was hoping the forum members may be able to answer. Through out the forum it is regularly stated that lead acid batteries sulphate, which effects there charging ability. I was talking to a work colleague the other day about lead acid batteries...

I'm 45 this year but because of a heart attack four years ago I am medically counted as being 46 (a year older) :( Not sure it's fair to blame the Police all the time. From my own experiences, when our campervan was broken into (last March) the Police were great and tried really hard to nail...

I have ridden my sla mountain bike without power and I think I could make it home. As a point of interest - It would appear (as I have just discovered) my sla mountain bike produces a "regeneration current" when the power is turned off - sends charge back to the battery :) So if mine...

Oh, that's good. Thanks flecc. I had visions of my bike bursting into flames :eek: .

Just ordered the folders. Thanks for the comments. The wife has just got home from work and I showed her the folding bikes. She thinks the same as me that they would be great to take with us and cheap too. On west country wages two Dahon's or Brompton's are beyond us. £90 each for an...

The other day I took my bike for a short spin to test the new Speedo I fitted and I left the battery out. During the ride I noticed the power lights on the throttle were lighting up. At the time I thought it strange and forgot about it. Recently I was looking at bikes on eBay and I found a...

Has anyone heard of Deep Blue Sky Ltd? Explorer Pair of 6 speed folding bikes Deep Blue Sky Ltd I found their web site recently as I was looking for a folding (none electric) bike to take with us in our campervan when on holiday. They have an offer on their site - 2 folding bikes for...