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    How long to burn out a hub motor at maximum current?

    I am considering using "walk assist" up very steep inclines at 6km/h while carrying a lot of weight. High load at low speeds creates heat in a motor. So considering worst case scenario, how long can a motor last at max current while stationary i.e. with the brakes applied? Is it under a second...
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    Help! KT Current Controller

    Hi all, I need some help choosing a controller upgrade. I often see @saneagle recommending KT controllers and here is one I'm interested in: 48V Ebike KT Controller 35A 1500W Electric Bike Square Wave 12-FET UK | eBay Yes, it's 35A for 1500W, yes, I have a 40A BMS. Maybe I'm using this to run...
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    Private E-Scooters to become legal in Ireland from Monday

    What are the new e-scooter regulations? (rte.ie)
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    Speeding cyclist who crashed into pensioner, 81, while racing at 29mph in a 20mph zone avoids prosecution after she dies - because speed limits don't

    Speeding cyclist who crashed into pensioner, 81, while racing at 29mph in a 20mph zone avoids prosecution after she dies - because speed limits don't apply to bicycles, court hears | Daily Mail Online
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    More "e-bike" terminology misuse by the BBC

    Teen arrested after officer seriously injured by e-bike in Swindon - BBC News Other news articles correctly describe it as an electric motorcycle.
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    Reduced range in the cold

    With the colder weather coming, how much less range can I expect? It's going to be between -5C and 0C during my commute all week instead of 8C+ recently. 25 miles round trip and the battery already gets close to the limit if I rely on it too heavily by essentially ghost pedalling. Edit - The...
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    Twist and Go 15.5mph DIY Ebikes are legal

    From Government website that we've all seen before: At the bottom of the page there is this exclusion: The last line is key, it only refers to bikes sold by a manufacturer or importer. The Department for Transport was contacted to clarify the position for DIY conversions and their response...