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But as I made clear to KTM, I'm speaking of likelyhoods across all examples, not just selected ones or an experience of just one of each. I did preface my post by saying there are many truths in what Trex posted and I've demonstrated that to be the case. The likelyhoods across the whole...

But you are dismissing likelyhoods. I was posting on that basis and stand by what I posted in that respect. Internally geared hub motors are not sealed for life, their internal gears do wear out and replacements are available. It's also not uncommon for them to need internal greasing. .

Absolutely, and I have politely and considerately trespassed in the countryside, both walking and cycling, for many years with no problems whatsoever. Good manners and good sense can work miracles, even with police officers at any time one might get involved. Aggression or confrontation gets...

Hi Piero, welcome to the forum. I look forward to seeing your new e-bike plans. .

While Trex's view can be criticicised on many aspects, there are many truths contained with it. e.g: The better crank units are quieter throughout their working range than geared hubs throughout theirs. Only direct drives compete well on this aspect, but they lose out on steep hill climbing...

Trade bike chain is 5/32" internal roller width. I doubt it would work derailleur fashion since derailleur chains are made with some lateral "slop" to allow for the twisting during changes. The trade chain just would be flexible enough. The Shimano 4 speed hub was the last hub gear...

Here is Phillipe Starck's view of his own work: OUTLANDISH motorcycle designer Philippe Starck, the man behind such 'memorable' motorcycling carbuncles as the Aprilia Moto 6.5 and the Voxan Starck Cafe Racer Super Naked has made a string of amazingly frank revelations about his work. Speaking...

That's because they are installed on some nine and ten speed derailleur bikes which have much narrower chains Tillson. I fully agree on the gear range points you make. .

Absolutely, such hand pedal trikes are already made and on the market. .

My experience too. That court case I mentioned was just one of a series that I was involved in with defendants using that solicitor through the 1980s. I only remember one instance of involvement of the court clerk in those. .

I doubt that three times the weight Phill, but even if true, why do they think it reasonable to pare off so much weight that it makes the parts fail so early. I call that bonkers design. You've now corrected that stupidity, well done. But it has to be said that all today's bikes have parts...

That's what I do. .

It should be possible for someone to provide detachable screen bellows like these collapsible ones for digital camera viewing screens. Those only go up to about 2.5" at present. They work well in bright light:

Do you mean bike or rider! If the bike, you might be surprised at the moderate weight of those bikes from long ago, but riders, yes they certainly have grown very much larger since food rationing ended. Seriously, those cannot account for the frailty of so many parts now, pedal, BB and wheel...

They certainly did, and so did most of the bike components. When I joined the trade in 1950, seeing original components on 1930s and even 1920s bikes was commonplace. I still cannot understand why today's bicycle parts are seemingly so fragile, considering the huge advances in metallurgy...

Absolutely, Phillipe Starck has already made some utterly ridiculous contributions to motorcycle design. It will certainly be amusing to see what they come up with. .

I don't mind where such announcement posts are, just so long as I can see them for the useful information they contain. They are no more wrong and arguably less wrong than those giving information on making e-bikes illegal. .

Welcome to the forum Tim, I hope you soon achieve your e-bike ambition. Tell the wife that many e-biker's wives end up on their own e-bike, even posting in here as enthusiasts sometimes since e-biking is an addiction! .

But in a Twizy you'd keep your licence and be able to race the next day! :) .

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