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Crank units already have a front freewheel to avoid motor overrun driving the pedals, so that's already taken care of. However, most hub gears can be vulnerable when handling both rider and motor input, since the manufacturer's torque limits can be exceeded then, so perhaps not always the ideal...

Lithium bateries are cyclic like lead-acid, so there is never any need to fully discharge. In any case our e-bikes have enforced minimum and maximum charge levels so in practice one cannot fully discharge or overcharge. The myths about keeping them cold when not in use arise from the advice...

I don't have a high resolution image Arthur. Unfortunately the whole board is encapsulated and sealed into the r/h crankcase side with the encapsulating material. I've seen a few failed ones with differing faults but never any visual evidence of a failed component. Of course even if there...

My apologies for missing your post Plasmadaddy. You're in now, riding on Hartley Avenue. Map Link .

Certainly Plasmadaddy, just give me the first half of your postcode and you'll be added to the member's map. .

You're in hopbackguy, riding on Queens Crescent. Map Link .

That's done bebbe, you're riding on Vallgatan in Kungsbacka. Map Link .

You're in bebbe. I couldn't see an entry for Vallda, only some other names beginning with Vall, so I have you riding on Parkgaten near the university. Please let me know if you'd like that moved to another location. Map Link .

You're in Lioncrunch, riding on Wainstalls Road. Map Link .

I did publicise the potential problem of trying an LED a long time ago. The lighting supply is PWM to simulate the 6 volts, the bulb filament slow reaction being the smoothing of the supply. There is no fuse for this inside the unit and the wiring plugs straight into the encapsulated circuit...

Thanks Hoppy, I strongly suspected that would be the case. As usual they would have to be prompted to look at the latest UK amendment, but you might consider that a mixed blessing, since it bars throttles (only pedelec permitted) if the e-bike hasn't gone through 2 and 3 Wheel Motor Vehicle...

A cycle lane marked by a spaced line is only advisory, not mandatory, so drivers can still cross into it or park on it. You are permitted to cycle onto the pavement if you are threatened by traffic and feel the situation dangerous, but that has to be with due consideration to pedestrians and...

Low pressure tyres like Big Apples are the answer, Schwalbe call them "Suspension for Bikes". Extremely comfortable but roll well. .

They'll get no money from me, I won't be having a funeral. The body goes to medicine, which for an old codger like me generally means a carcase for trainee doctors to practice surgery on, after which the remains are incinerated. Doing something useful basically. There are certain diseases...

Don't underestimate what your 6 and 8 year old can do. On one occasion a group of mixed age kids on bikes chose to try to race me on a slight incline. On my e-bike towing a trailer I was running at exactly 15 mph when the smallest kid of around 8 years old on a tiny wheeled bike very gradually...

Guernsey's law was always the same as our 1983 EAPC law, 200 watts and 15 mph assist limit, throttles permitted, since the States had approved the same regulation. The question now is whether they've adopted our amendment of April 6th 2015 yet, or are likely to. Best ask the Environment...

Yes, the Noomad might not be any gain in the tricycle sense, since it's exactly like riding a normal bike with banking into turns. .

I'm not surprised, Australia is very legalistic in so many ways, their police can be very intolerant and their immigration policy is widely criticised for it's harshness. Perhaps it's subconciously wanting to compensate for their country's "convict" origins by being beyond reproach. They'll...

Yes, and they've been like it since day one some 25 years ago. Internet ISP Zen is another, impeccable service from knowledgeable English staff. .

Your bike will need to have a front wheel or centre crank motor of course. There are a number of conversions to turn bikes into trikes as this Google Link shows. Most through ebay though. BikeCare are a well established UK supplier who are also cycle dealers and repairers and you'll see their...