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  1. Fordulike

    Basic bike work stand suitability?

    I'm after a bike work stand, so I will be able to test and adjust a Bafang crank drive in the comfort of my own home. Shed's a bit chilly during the winter lol. I'm not so convinced that the upright type would be suitable for the weight of the bike, or provide a stable platform to work with...
  2. Fordulike

    bafang crank drive kits

    Quantum Leap Accelerator I think ... ... Sorry, I couldn't help myself :oops:
  3. Fordulike

    What is an unbuilt bike all about?

    Would've e-mailed the retailer, but as this particular bike is now selling as discontinued at a bargain price, I had to press the 'Buy' button there and then to avoid disappointment.
  4. Fordulike

    It could be a record

    That's b****x, you should try living up north... Oh, alcohol, I thought you meant o_O
  5. Fordulike

    RRP Neoguard Fork Mudguard

    I did kinda wonder that too :confused:
  6. Fordulike

    RRP Neoguard Fork Mudguard

    Never seen these before today and seem to get some good reviews: RRP Neoguard Fork Mudguard Has anyone on here used one and to what effect?
  7. Fordulike

    Just realised another advantage of disc brakes :)

    As many will know, I was prattling on about sticking with rim brakes for my new build. Luckily, I was persuaded to go for a hydraulic brake set-up and I'm glad I did, coz I can see another advantage of disc brakes. When I fitted mudguards to my old rim brake set-up, there was a bit of faffing...
  8. Fordulike

    What is an unbuilt bike all about?

    Just ordered a new non electric bike online, and noticed at the checkout, there was an option to receive an unbuilt bike for no extra cost. The blurb states that the advantage is that you will receive the bike quicker if an unbuilt bike is specified. I had visions of cables, disc calipers and...
  9. Fordulike

    Hydraulic brakes on new bikes bought online?

    Yes, when I mentioned 'some assembly', I meant the usual front wheel on, handlebars etc... Thanks for the advice about adjustment :)
  10. Fordulike

    Hydraulic brakes on new bikes bought online?

    When you buy an online bike which requires some assembly and has hydraulic brakes, do the brakes need any setting up or adjustment before riding?
  11. Fordulike

    Maybe not the result we all wanted, but still good

    Don't think the landscaping company will be getting much business nowadays :eek: http://www.192.com/business/review/81f936debf79774c9c1cdd3737ee32cee56527c2/comp/ This comment made me chuckle :) '' The boss has anger management issues due to suffering from 'Short Bald Man Syndrome'. Your lawn...
  12. Fordulike

    Maybe not the result we all wanted, but still good

    Was somebody feeling guilty? Mmmmmmmm..... http://road.cc/content/news/140602-essex-road-rage-van-driver-hands-himself-police-after-altercation-video-goes
  13. Fordulike

    One hour to go for this cracking bike :)

    Only one hour to go to bid for this excellent bike from a well known forum member ;) Electric Bicycle with 2-speed Xiongda Motor Hill Climber 20aH 36v Battery
  14. Fordulike

    How not to sell ebike batteries!

    The seller has already changed eBay ID a few times, so he knows already that he's selling dangerous goods.
  15. Fordulike

    Giant roam xr-e electric bike size large

    Great looking bike. Is that some sort of remote suspension control I can see in one of the pics?
  16. Fordulike

    How not to sell ebike batteries!

    Yeah, if he wasn't so dumb, he could have swapped to using green tape to throw us off the scent :eek: Anyway, to any newbies out there looking for a cheap battery, DO NOT buy from this guy. Proper, safe batteries are expensive, and money is precious these days... but then again, so are your...
  17. Fordulike

    How not to sell ebike batteries!

    Good job on reporting him d8veh. At least you can say you tried to eradicate this scum. Funny thing is, if it was a gun or a bomb that someone was trying to sell, then the law would be onto them like a shot (no pun intended :rolleyes:) Dodgy, garden shed made, high power batteries are no...
  18. Fordulike

    How not to sell ebike batteries!

    Yet another shining example of how not to sell ebike batteries: 48V EMERGENCY BACK UP LI-ION BATTERY PACK 5Ah Check out the less than impeccable feedback. Do these sellers have to kill someone, before they stop selling this dangerous tat?
  19. Fordulike

    Interesting Electric Road Bike with Bafang Mid Drive

    Maybe the reason they're getting rid of the bike.. Mmmmmmm :rolleyes:
  20. Fordulike

    Interesting Electric Road Bike with Bafang Mid Drive

    I notice some rim damage on one of the carbon fibre wheels. Can this be fixed, or is it a case of replacing the whole wheel?