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I have an issue with my front Tectro hydraulic disc brake. On applying thw brake it works smoothly until slow speeds when it it makes a loud and sort of vibrating noise. It does pull the bike up perfectly though, but that noise! This is despite renewing both the rotor and pads with original...

Looking for advive for a modestly priced flashing front light. My current one has a quick flashing mode rather than the slower flashing strobe light type which seem to be popular Anyone any views on the pros and cons on the different flashing modes?

The single bolt attaching my suspension seat post has just broken during a ride, resulting in the saddle coming away and crashing on to the road. How I avoided a nasty accident I'll never know. The saddle was fixed correctly and I would guess to the correct torque (though not with a torque...

My brakes have a tiny screw which is used to adjust the brake lever to a sensible hand position. Whilst my fairly recently replaced (original Tektro) disc pads are not wearing away rapidly as far as I can tell, why do I have to screw in this screw after almost every ride? The fluid has not been...

Just broken my first ebike spoke on my rear hub motor wheel. It occurs to me that rear wheel spokes must me under greater stress due to the motor effect (as apposed to my previous crank drive bike which did not suffer any spoke issues) Whilst discussing this with an ebike company owner, he...

My 8 speed Woosh has an 118 link KMC X8 chain that is due for renewal. I note that a replacement X8 chain has 116 links. Do I really need to go through the hassle of making up an 118 clink hain? Does having 2 links less have any adverse effect?

Now that the days are becoming increasingly dark, I decided to start using a powerful flashing front light. Today an old guy in a parked car, as I approched, shouted "that front light is ridiculous!" The tone of his voice was that he thought it a bad thing. But is it? My experience to date is...

This article describes some impressive new developments in battery technology. But haven't we heard it all before? Is it really a promising leap forward or just another idea liable to fizzle out...

Apologies for posting a non ebike question though I do have one! I want to get my 6 year grandson a new bike for his birthday. Does anyone have any idea who, in these crazy times, might just have one for sale? I've starting looking at eBay, Gumtree and the like without success. Are they...

Having today heard of a friend who, whilst riding in a group, was almost wiped out by a passing car. It sounded a terrible experience and It got me thinking as to whether an arm sticking out at the rear, with some sort of light/reflector might have reduced a potential disaster. Are such things...

My cheapo suspension seat post has started wobbling from side to side. A typical replacement is hard to find at present, and in any case I have the feeling that they do not last long. In fact some of the Amazon reviews suggest they can fail dangerously. I had one on my last bike, for which you...

I want to fix my Android phone to my bars but I fear that most of the map/navigate/etc apps will not be too visible in sunny conditions. Suggestions anyone?

Just bought a new bike with a 17amp Panasonic battery. Previous bike had a 15 amp battery which performed as I expected. So far done 46 miles and only gone down one bar out of five (20%) I estimate say 30% down. That would mean something like 140 miles total range which can't be right? The...

I'm thinking of a new ebike but my Home Insurance provider isn't interested. Bike will probably be around £1,200 ish. Advice on good and cheap ebike insurers please!

I have just phoned my home insurance company to see if they could insure my ebike. They asked me what the top speed was so I said 15.5 mph, and that that was the normal and legal requirement of all ebikes. I was told that they only insure electric bikes up to a maximum of 8 mph! This was news...

Woosh Santana CD ebike for sale. Price £195 2013 - 6,000 miles – Price new £811 - One Owner - 15AH battery Large frame for the tall rider. Crank drive motor for the best hill climbing ability. Twist grip throttle. Latest version: http://wooshbikes.co.uk/?santana-cd This bike has been carefully...

This looks an interesting bike. It has a "shengyl high torque motor " which I don't recall seeing anywhere on this forum. Anyone know anything about this particular motor? Is it a new design?

Considering a new bike to replace my trusty Woosh (see photo) after 6000 miles. It still is in fully working condition, complete with the battery having been recelled (with cells that it is claimed can be recharged up to 2000 times!). IThe chain ring could do with replacing however. The front...

The King Meter on my Woosh has suddenly stopped indicating both speed and distance travelled. The sensor on the rear wheel is correctly aligned with the contact on the frame (I think, but what is the gap between sensor and frame?) It happened after I turned the back light on for a ride home one...

I am considering replacing my 15amp battery this spring by having it reconditioned rather than buying brand new. I seem to remember reading here somewhere of a firm that does recelling and also that the cells used of a better quality (or power)? Q1 Any recomendatios as to who would do a good...