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Thanks Brummie, understood, there's no problem with that in practice. I've often pointed out that although European made pedelecs supposedly have no throttle, most do in another way. What I mean is that they have switched power levels with as many as 9 steps, so that is effectively a throttle. .

No and no. The law is quite clear and it's in the EAPC title, Electric Assist Pedal Cycle. That clearly means a cycle with its pedalling assisted. That is repeated in the Type Approval exemption I quoted to you. Having a throttle to enable drive without pedalling would clearly make it a form...

Firstly how? Remember that a walk alongside throttle, is allowed up 4 mph. If the main throttle could take over at that it would be twist and go from a standstill which isn't allowed. All that matters is how the authorities see the law, and in that respect where vagueness exists, the senior...

That's because the full editions are supplied online by private profit making companies. Government often only publish limited editions. .

You missed out crucial parts, including that I've shown in bold below, you can't pick and choose with the law: Other kinds of electric bike Any electric bike that doesn’t meet the EAPC rules is classed as a motorcycle or moped and needs to be registered and taxed. You’ll need a driving licence...

It's an exemption from being considered a motor vehicle within the two and three wheeled motor vehicle type approval regulation 168/2013. You have to pay to read the whole original law, but here are the relevant parts: 2. This Regulation does not apply to the following vehicles: (h) pedal...

In a nutshell. From 1983 to 5th April 2015 the UK's EAPC law did not specify how power was applied, so a throttle was ok. On 6th April 2015 our law was amended to comply with EU law, and that only allows pedelec control above 6 kph (4 mph), which is walk assistance. However, this only relates...

So the UK is only outnumbered 38 to 1, and we've always got the Home Guard to fall back on. Nothing to worry about. .

Wicky, I don't need you to keep posting history I'm well aware of. Yes, Yanokovyc was undoubtedly corrupt and fled for his life. But as I posted earlier but you ignored, the current incumbent Poroshenko is even worse and under accusation at the moment. He's also no friend of the West as this...

You should have read my last sentence: "What they are really saying to Russia behind the scenes is a different matter." In other words, never take what is being said publically as the only words on an issue. There's always communications behind the scenes between the diplomatic staffs on both...

Bear in mind you probably won't be able to buy another battery to fit, that looks like to be tailored to fit into that frame. At six years old the present one might have little life left in it. You'll probably be dependent on getting it recelled and not many do that. We have only one reliable...

I think this is political convenience. Theresa May is arguing for more Brexit concessions which the EU don't want to give, so by agreeing with her on the poisoning issue they hope her Brexit stance might soften in return. The art of politics. What they are really saying to Russia behind the...

I'm afraid e-bikes do tend to be expensive, especially when compared to the ordinary bike market. The lithium batteries cause much of that. There are a few e-bikes from about £500 price point here in the UK, but most of the decent cheaper ones are nearer to £1000.. Also lower prices generally...

Giant are a quality brand and the biggest selling Chinese made pedelec in The Netherlands where they are more experienced about bike and e-bike use than anyone else. However Giant often aren't the most powerful pedelecs since Dutch conditions are not demanding. Raleighs can be very variable...

in terms of taking possession of land, nothing. The only reason for Crimea was the access and security of their Southern Fleet. Those were obviously seriously threatened by the Ukraine wanting to join the EU and probably NATO. Again this shows the anti-Russian bias, since no-one in the West...

Welcome to the forum, I hope all goes well with the conversion and you'll soon be able to wear the e-biking smile. .

We've got booze and fags to do that slow killing, plus a bit of help from McDonalds. .

Top up since lithum types prefer that, but no need to do it after a very short run. In your case it seems first or second day would be both be suitable. Keeping the battery topped up gives the best performance from the full charge. .

This bit isn't true. Earlier in the thread someone posted about a poisoning using some Novichok stolen from Russia, including the names of those involved. Given the years of shambles when the USSR collapsed, I doubt anyone knows what can have got out at that time, whether material or...

Passing the buck so Russia can't only get angry at British actions. She's wasting her time though. They won't act, Germany for one is unwilling to help in actions against Russia, as they showed when arguing against the sanctions. Their preference is for diplomacy. .