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Thanks both. Do you think some coat hanger and superglue/epoxy (possibly with narrow wire woven between) could make a reasonable spacer ring? The mtb boards are all about pvc plumbing pipe but I think the motor might melt that.

I'm sorry but this is wrong. Firstly, in-EU consumer distance purchases now have at least 14 WORKING days from the date the item is received (I believe actually beginning the first day after) , to NOTIFY the seller of one's intention to cancel the contract, upon which time it is for the seller...

Hi Ruben, I don't know all the details but if you want to get a remedy from the Gumtree seller, you probably can, by emailing Gumtree and asking them how to get the name and address of the seller because you intend to pursue a small claim against him (for breaching his promise to warrant your...

I've put the cassette on and unfortunately there's about 7mm of play where the cassette is just flopping on and off the side of the motor. I've had a look and the spacers will cost a fortune, like £15 or something, and the tools another £15 for a torque wrench and the...

By the way the BBS kit Rob was talking about is apparently relatively easy to fit, it commands a price premium I believe partly for the reason that most folk won't even need to hire a mechanic to do the work.

I am pretty sure an a1 ebike mechanic will do the labour for a conversion for £100 or less. But find a good one.

This I got after an unfortunate coming together between my mobile and some Dutch cobblestones... http://r.ebay.com/LRrI0B £2.50 on fleabay

Made in that well-known centre of manufacturing excellence, Bulgaria. I jest - the major components tick quality boxes but I'd seriously worry about getting good service when there are however many miles between here and there. And the motor can't hack big hills. For the same money I'd have a...

Yes search eBay for 'bike rain coat', there's plenty around the £6 mark.

Haha you're right but I still think the insurer repeatedly stretches the ordinary English language meaning of 'breakdown cover' in their marketing, it's kind of an abuse. They should call it recovery insurance not breakdown cover. Re taxis maybe they sent a minibus (?)

I'd be interested to know if cycleguard who seem to have a similar offer,have cheaper or dearer prices.

Very odd kind of breakdown cover that only includes transport and not any tinkering! You have to buy a full insurance policy on top for that - which looks interesting though. If insurance is susceptible of being interesting.

I've thought quite a bit about this kind of question too and have come to the conclusion that taking my own bike but insuring it (cycleguard do annual worldwide cover for about £62 for a £750 bike with I think a £25 excess) is much cheaper. When comparing the costs it's worth looking at what...

It sounds like a bad build. There is no such thing as a standard spoke for a brand of motor, because the correct spoke depends completely on the geometry created by what can be a practically unique relationship between the specific motor and rim. Anyone saying spokes are difficult to source...

Well I thought just in the boot of long distance coaches but now that you mention it, it would be useful to have it go on regular buses. I gather that you can put it folded in a £10 massage table bag, so I might get away with it on a bus that way, as long as it wasn't rush hour. Just for...

I think the only possible logical explanation for the crossbar trend in the UK is that blokes like playing Russian roulette with their family jewels. That said it could be my crossbar is simply much too high. My bike was an expensive gift and I feel bad about not using it. :confused: sorry off...

I've had my eye on the Dahon Jack which is a 26" folding mtb, but it doesn't have a proper bottle mounting. Do you think the downtube could be drilled? Dahon also do the Cadenza which does have a proper bottle mount, but it's much more boring to look at.

But if your motor is more than 250w then you probably ought to get something more capacious like a 14.5ah.

It depends what shape you need but if you mean a bottle style battery then this one seems the cheapest for what it is, in the UK: http://eclipsebikes.com/13ah-lithium-frame-battery-samsung-cells-p-1103.html

But the EU has forced all workplaces to go nonsmoking. How can you say it's in big tobacco's pocket? I feel you haven't given me a straight answer to my question of in what ways you think the EU is corrupt and manipulated by German industry.