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As makers of motor units they cannot comply. Type approval etc is only done on complete pedelec bicycles, the tests cannot be carried out on motors only. It's the way in which pedelec manufacturers employ the Bafang products and also other items that determines compliance for testing. .

Well done Andy, six speed setups are usually quite tolerant regarding gear changes and it seems your 8 speed changer is working ok with the six. .

Andy, there are a few possible stumbling blocks in changing the freewheel on a hub motor, so here's some guidance for you. The first is getting a suitable correct tool, since many have too small a central hole for the often larger spindle of a hub motor. An example of the tool you need is a...

And as well as their classic motor, there's the Heinzmann direct drive motor directly competing with the SwissDrive, either in their own e-bikes or in kit form. .

The back-pedal brake was designed into the original model since they are popular on the Continent. But they are very unpopular in the UK so 50cycles asked for it's removal on our models. Removing it's mechanical function has left the intrinsic software element in place of course, basically its...

Well he must have deleted it or the mention of 8 miles not long after posting. I've now done an extensive search for "8 miles", going back months, and as part of that found two member entries quoting seeing his 8 mile post. But his original post mentioning 8 miles doesn't appear at all. I've...

I seem to vaguely recollect that mention Dave, but I don't know what he called the bike in his post. There's nothing about it under the search names, G-Tech, Gtech, G-Tec, G-tec, G-Tek, Gtek or other variants on this theme. It's possible he deleted his post later within the permitted period...

Only member Wobble has made a report on the G-Tech bike. It's on this link .

The three motor mounting bolts are identical in position on the 36 vokt and 26 volt units so the same frame is ok. I don't know about any difference in the battery mounting platform position, but I think its also likely to be ok in the same frames. Obviously you'd need the correct handlebar...

On the rear of the rear gear mechanism there's two adjuster screws close to each other. One sets the outer limit of travel, the other the inner limit of travel. By adjusting those with the bike on a stand or upside down and turning the cranks, you'll be able to set the spacing and gear...

So is this what people mean when they speak of giving someone a tongue lashing? o_O .

And that's good cycling practice. On your bike you have exactly the same right to a traffic lane or the equivalent space as any other vehicle, so it's right for you to "own it" when it's necessary through lack of space. That said, it's also good cycling practice to be considerate towards other...

Yes, and you can use both sockets of a twin with 13 amps from each. .

We have quite a few Brighton and District members so I guess you'll be spotting them from time to time. .

The cable rating is normally 20 amps so limiting to one 13 amp supply, but there is also the ring main factor. Ring mains are a loop connected to the supply at each end, so there's 20 amps cable rating from each end. If the cable loop junction is in the twin socket connector which it is...

Did you get a chance to try some yesterday Freddy? If so, what did your try and what were your impressions, since it helps us to know what sort of bike you like so far, if any. .

Those shrouded special screws are a menace. I'm stumped on what to suggest trying next since it's still likely to be a connection problem. The power LEDs wil often fluctate while riding, depending on how far the throttle is opened and how hard the motor is working. However, if the LEDs drop...

It looks good and possibly is, but I know nothing about it. The Italian motorcycle manufacturers have often dipped their toe in the water with an e-bike, and usually very stylish, but they never stay the course, usually discontinuing after a year or so. So that can mean spares problems. The...

I don't know, but I very much doubt it was me. Despite over half a century of interest and involvement in assisted bikes, I resolutely cycled unpowered until August 2003 when I bought a Giant Lafree for assisted trailer pulling. E-bike sales had started taking off in 1999 with the popular...

No need to scratch if you're not trying to destroy the planet by overheating your place. This insect likes hot places and is often found in furnace areas, an alien from hot zones of course but now well established in Britain's overcooked centrally heated homes. .