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  1. Simon in Easton

    Thumb lever ft21x

    Hi, does anyone know if its possible to adapt the popular thumb lever ft 21x to use on the left? I know ow I can simply flip it so the lever acts on top of the bar instead of underneath like it is when its on the right. But I’d like to use it on the left, with the lever underneath and the cable...
  2. Simon in Easton

    KT LCD5 display - brake sensor

    Just trying to get my head round the way my display shows brake on/off. The ubiquitous LCD5 display has a brake activity icon - how is this controlled? Does the signal come from a wired sensor / magnet combination, added to the back brake lever?
  3. Simon in Easton

    Walking pace…

    Occasionally, I find myself in situations where it would be very helpful to have some gentle motor assistance while walking my bike. Examples are the very steep hill approaching the hill top where I live and the tyre channels one occasionally encounters to one side of flights of steps. Does...
  4. Simon in Easton

    Does anyone recognize this motor brand?

    Hi, My Brompton had a nano conversation fitted in 2017 which has worked 100% reliably ‘till recently. The absence of drive power suggests the clutch might have broken - any advice received gratefully! First step will be to open it, which looks like it might be a threaded portion of the case, on...
  5. Simon in Easton

    Bosch 36v packs & alternatives from the discount stores

    Hi folks. So I’ve had a nano conversion on my Brompton since 2017 and been delighted with it. The 36v Bosch battery pack thst came with it - the 4ah variant - has done well but now no longer holds a full charge. I found out at the week-end that there’s a 6ah option, so I’ve just ordered one. A...
  6. Simon in Easton

    Brompton / nano conversion - motor service

    Hi, does anyone have any experience stripping / servicing this type of motor? While it works fine, it's developed a rattle that I imagine comes from the clutch and I'm seeking advice re opening it up and seeing if I can simply add some lubricant...
  7. Simon in Easton

    Just joined...

    Hi folks, after years of enjoying the posts on the CTC forum, I am joining in the Pedelec fun, after reading about this forum on the CTC site. Have used Moultons all my pedalling life but am about to switch to the rare and unusual Radnabel semi recumbent. Dieter (Herr Radnabel) has recently...