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  1. tommie

    Came off bike in most plonkerish way

    to be precise the front wheel started the `weaving/wobbling/snaking thing`, if i had more weight on the bars it wouldn`t have happened.
  2. tommie

    Came off bike in most plonkerish way

    Received my second one a couple of days ago @ £1.88, http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/what-do-you-get-for-%C2%A31-88-these-days.28931/ This almost happened to me riding on parkland, went to look back and in doing so you slightly straighten up, lift all weight up off the bars and...
  3. tommie

    Registering an E-bike.

    never, Never, NEVER !!!
  4. tommie

    2018 Bosch Electric Bike Updates from Interbike

    Did anyone ask the cost of the 2018 Batteries? Or how long you have to wait until you get a replacement Motor? Can you re-programme the controller to your own taste? Overpriced and Over-hyped!
  5. tommie

    Rides illegal machine - kills pedestrian & blames her........

    I note today that the government will be conducting a review into all aspects of cycling and the law. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-41337440 I`m slightly fearful of the ramifications it may have when this committee consider ebikes, i can see them all now, sat round the table mumbling...
  6. tommie

    Walk mode.

    On the BBS HD it is.... 7.5 Walking mode (6km) Press and hold DOWN button for 2 second can get into walking mode, out of the mode when release the button.
  7. tommie

    Update on N.I. e-bike regs.

    As you know this country was once divided into parishes and little townlands. I was born in a townland called Mullach Fearnachain which loosely translated means `The hilltop of the Alder fern/tree`. Every townland has its original Irish name and if you`re a bit of an historian you like to see...
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    Update on N.I. e-bike regs.

    Lets cut to the chase here folks, Truth is we`re all being held to ransom here, both as ebikers, the overstretched Health Service, Education, Infrastructure etc, etc. We have £1 billion to spend on Hospitals, Roads etc and can`t touch it. Why? Because one party in particular (S.F.) thinks...
  9. tommie

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Yep, ready for action these irish special forces..
  10. tommie

    From 1951

    May I present to you my first mode of motorised transport! The 50cc NSU Quickly! The most agricultural piece of machinery you`ll ever find but seriously reliable. I seized it regulary, you just waited a few minutes till it cooled down and off you`d go again. It was rare to have the proper...
  11. tommie

    Update on N.I. e-bike regs.

    Ok guys, we`ve sat around here long enough, time to saddle up, Helens Bay - Bangor
  12. tommie

    Update on N.I. e-bike regs.

    I was under the impression, maybe wrongly, that a motor-cycle/moped (which our ebikes are now classed as), was a `motor vehicle` ? https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1995/2994#reference-c17247641 Statutory Instruments 1995 No. 2994 (N.I. 18) The Road Traffic (Northern Ireland) Order 1995...
  13. tommie

    Update on N.I. e-bike regs.

    This is the advice given by Halfords to their NI customers.. Until this can be resolved and you can fulfill the requirements we suggest that you stop using your bike as an e-bike. You could continue to use the bike as a standard pushbike by removing the battery and using the bike without the...
  14. tommie

    Chain jumping/slipping under load

    New cassette? Has it the same ratios? When on the small cog how many teeth are engaged on the chain now?
  15. tommie

    Update on N.I. e-bike regs.

    Yes, there`s a CBT, anyone taking either this MOT or CBT test will feel a right knob walking in with a push bike and a battery, i can just hear the testers now sniggering in the corner, the part highlighted will be interesting, a few batteries required no doubt... Duration of the CBT course...
  16. tommie

    Update on N.I. e-bike regs.

    yes they`re entitled to make their own law ok, but if that particular law discriminates against one particular section of the population then it is, well, .....Discrimination! Is it not?! and if anyone wants a glimpse on whats involved in registration, here`s a simple guide for you...
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    Update on N.I. e-bike regs.

    NOT good news. I hope nobody goes down this route, if there`s a noticeable take up here i`m sure the extra revenue will be noticed and there could well be ramifications for the rest of the UK ebikers. No mention of indicators, stoplights, tyres, mirrors etc?? Surely we would need those when...
  18. tommie

    Chain jumping/slipping under load

    That`s the oddest shape of a derailleur i`ve ever seen, New derailleur and possibly hanger, looks like it `s got a thump somewhere.
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    eBay kit advice on bso3 1000w

    This is the new version i got recently from Eunorau, they are a genuine company, i`ve bought before from them https://www.aliexpress.com/item/48V1000W-8fun-mid-drive-motor-kits-for-electric-snow-bike/32482950482.html just be aware FedEx will add an additional £35 or so.
  20. tommie

    looking for good 1000w off road with full twist throttle

    Off road? 1000Watt? Bafang BBS HD mid-drive conversion on your existing bike?