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  1. vidtek

    12 volt and usb power sockets on e-bikes

    Just an idle question-is there an off-the-shelf kit for adding this to the e-bike? I designed and built one for my Whoosh Sunbear, Using a regulator from RS components: Switching Regulator, 15 → 36V dc Input, 12V Output, 1AStock no.: 666-4385I I have since sold that bike and miss it on my...
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    Older Freego Eagle replacement controller suggestions

    Edit- I think I may have posted this in the wrong thread-perhaps it should be in technical? I recently bought a bike from an older member here Mike63 for a bargain price:). I am having the battery re-celled by BGA reworking after taking advice from various members on this forum, I was...
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    European trip with bikes, what spares etc?

    Finally took the plunge, sold the house, gave the boy some cash to build a granny flat for us on his place so we will soon be footloose and fancy-free. While the extension is being built, we are going to take a couple of months out to see all the places in Europe we have been aching to see...
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    Why Derailleurs gears?

    After being in the colonies for 33 years and not on a bike during that time, on returning to blighty I find it very perplexing why the derailleur gear system is so ubiquitous in the UK. It's exposed to the elements, is always a pain to adjust, you can't change gears when stationary - so why...
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    Pedelec community support for DIY battery pack replacements

    I posted this in the battery area, maybe this is more suitable. Out of warranty battery replacement costs are pretty horrendous for all e-bikes. This has led to a plethora of youtube videos of doubtful provenance and not too much emphasis on safety procedures. This Israeli guy knows a thing...
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    lightweight folder with hub gears?

    Is there such a thing? Also within my budget of less than £1000? No matter how hard I try, dérailleur gears are just too hard to maintain, I can't for the life of me understand why they are so ubiquitous here in the UK. Preferably with battery less than 23kg.
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    £425 ono Kudos Safari ridden twice - wife not a cyclist

    I bought a new Kudos Safari for the wife a year ago for £695, she's ridden it twice and she's told me she'll never ride another bike again. Battery has been charged every month, bike kept in garage. Picture of assembled bike after delivery.
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    Using bike as static fitness ride in Winter

    Can anyone help me with this please? I have a Whoosh Sunbear and when it's miserable outside I'd like to be able to use it as a fitness machine. I've ordered a small bike stand as per the accessories part of this forum...
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    Nose weight on Tow-hitch - a simple guide

    Hi all- I don't know if this is the correct part of the forum to post this, moderators please move to better location. I have seen various posts where people are discussing appropriate nose weights for tow hitches and bike carriers. As a general rule of thumb, when using a tow hitch ensure the...
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    Researching for leccie bike

    Hi all- Just returned from a stint of 33 years in the colonies where helmet wearing was mandatory. I will not put a helmet on to ride a bike, it's just wrong, so am a bit rusty on bikes and riding. We live on a hill in sunny Bournemouth, so standard push-bike not an option. During the course...