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  1. Woosh

    New battery tech coming soon

    they discharge it at 0.5C. Pretty useable for e-bikes. PS: 99% retention: that seems a bid dodgy. They use some formula that I have not looked at. Here are the test charts:
  2. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    who is going to do that? not another newspaper. Twitter don't get to the newsstand.
  3. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    it could be explained that Corbyn has resigned the following day. I wonder what the right wing press is going to say about Starmer when he becomes leader of the opposition.
  4. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    no, he wasn't. Most noticeable was Matt Hancock praising the experts and invited the country to THINK about appreciating their advice. Shame that he didn't say that back in 2016.
  5. Woosh

    New electric bike magazine and demo event

    demo event day, Saturday 04-July may be just at the peak or tail end of CORVID19. the Velo Park is very easily accessible to us. Very tempting but I am worried.
  6. Woosh

    Which Chain? - Woosh Rio MTB

    yes. most bikeshops have KMC chains on reel, ask them to make one 117 links + 1 missing link. you don't need any special quality, as long as it's for 8-speed. if they have rustfree chains, go for it. if you can't find locally, email support@wooshbikes.co.uk
  7. Woosh

    New battery tech coming soon

    It's not new chemistry, only how to build physically a more flexible electrode. They learn from soap powders and other examples where binders are known to be strong. Then use it in the slurry mix that makes up the electrode. Think of GRP if you like. It's not a new idea but the idea of doing...
  8. Woosh

    Which Chain? - Woosh Rio MTB

    KMC X8, 118 links. You can use any 8-speed chains.
  9. Woosh

    New battery tech coming soon

    they work on structural solutions to the problem of Li-S electrodes breaking down by charging and discharging. The physics of lithiation is well understood, but until now, the solutions have not progressed much because the machinery to make Lithium batteries can't be revolutionised. So, their...
  10. Woosh

    New battery tech coming soon

    yes, I have. My friend Kevin A. teaches computing there. it's a very good one.
  11. Woosh

    Help! Best value rear hub e-bike for 5 mile round trip with medium gradients at one end

    I don't have much feedback. The Rambletta has 44T chainring because I could not find a full chainguard for a bigger 48T ring. Coupled to 13T-28T, it's perfect for 15mph. The Rambletta has large balloon type tyres, so the speed is a bit higher than usual 20" bikes. Jon was the first one who...
  12. Woosh

    Help! Best value rear hub e-bike for 5 mile round trip with medium gradients at one end

    Jon, a member of the forum, sent me his review of the Rambletta. He may publish it later on here. We talked about it quite a bit over last weekend. Jon restores old bikes as a hobby. He gave me lots of good pointers which I intend to incorporate into the next batch. 1. extended stem: change to...
  13. Woosh

    Help! Best value rear hub e-bike for 5 mile round trip with medium gradients at one end

    the Rambletta would have sold out before the next batch arrives in 4 months, may be even 5 months if CORVID19 causes a lot of troubles. If you are still interested then, I'll lend you one.
  14. Woosh

    Help! Best value rear hub e-bike for 5 mile round trip with medium gradients at one end

    if you see already that you wouldn't keep it five minutes, why would you recommend it? People may have a specific use in mind when they ask on here but it's not the only one. They may also want to share it with other members of the family from time to time.
  15. Woosh

    Help! Best value rear hub e-bike for 5 mile round trip with medium gradients at one end

    simplicity or lack of practical features? I wonder how long you would live with a Gtech and how long you would ride the Faro if I lent you one.
  16. Woosh

    New battery tech coming soon

    very promising solution.
  17. Woosh

    Help! Best value rear hub e-bike for 5 mile round trip with medium gradients at one end

    if you have to consider the Gtech, consider as well the Woosh Faro. The Faro has about the same weight (16kgs), but has a 36V 8AH battery, 44% more capacity with a possibility of adding an external battery on the downtube, 8-speed instead of one, and hydraulic brakes instead of rim brakes, 5...
  18. Woosh

    Help! Best value rear hub e-bike for 5 mile round trip with medium gradients at one end

    for 3 good reasons: 1. The Gtech battery's capacity is 200WH, compared to typical 500WH that the OP's budget will allow. 2. Single speed - making it hard for a lot of customers to climb steep gradients. 3. No suspension, limiting the trails customers can ride. Specific to the OP's...
  19. Woosh

    Help! Best value rear hub e-bike for 5 mile round trip with medium gradients at one end

    may I suggest the Woosh Rio MTB to your mix? It's very good on rough surfaces, suits also your height and weight. https://wooshbikes.co.uk/?rio-mtb
  20. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    sneeze into his face. Some of the particles would stick to his hair.