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Flecc's Correct, geared hub motors are very reliable. I have a Q128 that is about 5 years old. I've put about 2500 miles on it, and I bought it secondhand. In all that time I've done no maintenance on it what so ever.

If I read it correctly, the OP is saying that the flattened part of the shaft does not extend all the way to the end, making the end part of the axle 14mm and round. If this is the case, how do the anti-rotation washers fit on? Some pics will help, as I'm starting to suspect a misunderstanding ....

If I were in your shoes I'd be a bit more wary of what I say on a public forum. Giving the GPS coordinates and postcode of the accident narrows right down. If you now modify the bike back to legal I'd guess that's perverting the course of justice. I make no moral judgement here, just saying...

I've used Vbat before, they are very good.

If you look at the kudos website, it lists it as 220W, in the 'specifications' tab. If I were looking for a folder the secret would be top of the list.

Crikey, hadn't realized they were so expensive.

I think the Townie 8i comes with that ready to go....

Put a bigger rotor on it, then add some spacers and longer bolts to move the caliper further out.

Thanks John, but I was only interested in it for parts. Sounds like you have a better result now that it's fixed.

Here's my cruiser, going on eBay this weekend (local pickup, Devon, no good for you). It's an Electra, single speed with back pedal brake. You wouldn't want to be going far up hill, unless you were young/light/fit. You can get them with hub and derailleur gears, better choice for your dad...

Sorry to hear about the injuries! Perhaps I would share your view if I lived in London. Where I live in Devon it's probably a different set of risks.

My view is slightly different (no shouting necessary, your view is as valid as any) It's important to spend quality time with your children, teach them how to exercise, and to enjoy the outdoors. It's also important to teach them how to take acceptable risk. For me and the boy, bikes ticked all...

No, that is specifically mentioned in the legislation as an 'off road' button, and against the rules. But, you don't need it. Just run your 250w motor at higher power.

The only way to be legal is to have a motor rated no more than 250 w. Doesn't really matter how much power you feed it, as long as it says 250w on it. (...And is limited to 15.5mph etc)

As you say, marmite. I tried it and didn't like it. I suspect my wife would love it, so I'm not telling her about it or it'll cost me.

Its a good bike. I'm only getting rid because I don't need so much assistance any more. I used to tow a child behind quite a bit. Obviously it's not strictly legal. Goes about 24mph, climbs like a beast, peaks at about 1.2kW. I'm lucky enough to have my own private estate to which the peasants...

I did suggest to the OP that there were options for tweaking what he already has, but he didn't ask me to elaborate. He seems hell bent on buying a new motor.

I'm in north Wales next week, and I'm looking for a battery. I'll happily pay the asking, as a new battery will cost me about £250. It may be better for you to get it fixed, I don't know. But at least you have an offer on the table.

(My other forums are OK. )

Same for me....