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  1. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    YouGov poll: 14% respondents think brexit is going well, 67% think it's going badly, 19% don't have a view. https://yougov.co.uk/opi/surveys/results#/survey/3b929543-575c-11e8-8c43-376b2405a780
  2. Woosh

    UK - legality of thumb-throttles in DIY conversions

    No. If you are worried, leave the throttle unplugged. That's what I tell my customers if they take their bike to Europe (leave the throttle unplugged).
  3. Woosh

    UK - legality of thumb-throttles in DIY conversions

    there is no problem with twist and go: it's not allowed. you have to pedal first before the full throttle is activated. Note that the regulations apply only to manufacturers and importers. the ambiguity is the decay time, how long the motor can run on under throttle after you stop pedaling? 5...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    From the BBC: The chief executive of HM Revenue and Customs told MPs firms would have to pay £32.50 for each customs declaration under the so-called "max fac" solution. If it's rolled out, Max Fac would cost businesses £20 billions a year. EU contributions (£9 billions a year net) look quite...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    we'll know in October when Parliament will have to vote. No deal means probably GE, brexiter MPs are geared up for it, they want local conservative clubs to deselect remainer MPs. If JC wins or TM gets her majority back, both of these two possibilities are very real, Mrs A. Foster will find next...
  6. Woosh

    UK - legality of thumb-throttles in DIY conversions

    Twist and go throttles are not allowed but the police is not interested in catching anyone using a throttle under the legal speed 25km per hour. So if you use the throttle to climb hills, you will probably be OK, using the throttle to overtake a policeman on his push bike is risky.
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    EBMA files an anti dumping complaint on chinese e-bikes.

    I believe there is scope for someone like d8veh to start an OEM assembly and fulfillment service that is brand neutral, leaving the brands to do R&D, marketing and support.
  8. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    So Arlene said: No deal. Guess what's in her last box.
  9. Woosh

    EBMA files an anti dumping complaint on chinese e-bikes.

    made worse by the likes of kickstarter. Look around in the last 10 years: there are few and far in between genuine innovations. I challenge anyone to name 3. Small projects tend to be 80% marketing, 20% new ideas and some are downright stupid ideas.
  10. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    "What did the Northern Irish do for us?" that's where the two sides of the conservative party fight over to control the brexit agenda. I could hear Noel Edmond asking the question to DUP's Arlene Foster: The banker has raised his offer to 1.3 billions. Deal or no deal?
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    EBMA files an anti dumping complaint on chinese e-bikes.

    current Portuguese price may go up if the Commision imposes anti dumping duty on some key components like frames and fully built motor wheels.
  12. Woosh

    Raleigh Stonefly Conversion?

    Plenty to choose from on Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=7+speed+cassette I would go for 11T-28T, the smallest cog 11T will let you cruise at high speed at lower cadence, more relaxed. https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Shimano-CS-HG41-7-Speed-Acera-Cassette_54207.htm
  13. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I think it's just to save on the energy needed to maintain the oxidation of NO to NO2 (at 200-500 Celsius) going. We need to keep using diesel but perhaps not in cities.
  14. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    BJ wants to be seen on TV to do some work but can't help his image of a buffoon. JRM was introduced yesterday by BBC Daily Politic's Jo Coburn as UK's (possible) future PM. BJ must feel a bit hurt.
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    EBMA files an anti dumping complaint on chinese e-bikes.

    we BRINO until December 2020. After that, we may or may not have a common external tariff regime with the EU27. Any deal will try to harmonise as much as possible with the EU27 to reduce friction, therefore it is expected that we'll keep to the same external tariff and Chinese bikes will...
  16. Woosh

    Direct drive issue

    check the Hall sensors.
  17. Woosh

    EBMA files an anti dumping complaint on chinese e-bikes.

    the EU has not yet indicated their likely decision after a year of investigation, with both sides having legal representation, Donald Trump decides on such a matter when he wakes up in the morning and tells the world by tweets. The EU uses rules, DT doesn't. With the EU, you can contest their...
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    EBMA files an anti dumping complaint on chinese e-bikes.

    still no decision on registration. does anyone know what's going on?
  19. Woosh

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    When Hatti was on BBC Essex last week, she was pitched against another lady who runs a tapas bar in Chemsford. Hatti explained by way of her own example that the Pound has been affected by brexit, pushing up her prices between 12% and 15%, her exports will also be hurt by brexit because of...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    there is an article in today's the Guardian about the tories. Until they work out what their party really stands for, Margaret Thatcher's or John Major's convervatism, then their petty squabbles will continue while TM is the only possible choice for leader...