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    Help! Advice on a readybuilt or bike to convert for a heavy person (20 stone)?

    Hi, I have a friend who is currently limited on work choices by the buses he can use. He is willing to consider an ebike but is challenged by his weight, I appreciate that the uk 250 w limit means some hills would be difficult/impossible. So - assumptions. Must be robust, step thru design to...
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    Adult trike - choice of trike - choice of conversion

    Fair comment, didn't feel very stable to start with - takes a bit if getting used to. Understood on wheel size
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    Adult trike - choice of trike - choice of conversion

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B084YQRLH4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Any suggestions on a very wide very comfortable seat?
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    Adult trike - choice of trike - choice of conversion

    I eventually bought the cheapest trike on amazon UK- 199 - single gear, with expectation of replacing various cycle parts. The trike is effectively a mfr conversion with a bike frame and bolt on axle - but bolts and cutouts done for you....
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    Adult trike - choice of trike - choice of conversion

    .hi, I am looking to choose an adult trike for my wife for exercise and mobility. Please may I ask for trike suggestions and why you would choose them? Please may I ask for front and mid ebike conversion choices and why? Rgds Graham
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    Woosh Advice requested - powering e-bike lights

    Hi, I've hit a brick wall trying to power my e-bike lights and would welcome any suggestions. What would I like to do - power front/rear lights on bike and 2 rear lights (trailer) from the main battery. What are the lights - busch and muller avy e, cycle star 80 and 2 x 2c e led. Whats the...
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    TSDZ2 - stiff pulling off - LCD briefly shows 62.4mph

    Hi, I'm looking for some help and advice. As previously mentioned, I have fitted a TSDZ2 to a Hase Ketweissel recumbent trike - conversion is 42V battery with the brake sensors, throttle and remote controls not fitted (tried - but not needed and it reduces clutter). Everything worked well...
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    Electric Lights - connected to VLCD 5 ontroller or direct to battery

    I eventually went for 2 x 2ce for back of trailer box, 1 x View E-Bike 5V - 15V DC Rack Mounted for back of trike, 1 x Avy E-Bike 6V - 42V DC 40 Lux Head Light for front of trike all from probikebitz Thank you for your help
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    Electric Lights - connected to VLCD 5 ontroller or direct to battery

    Hi, I have a working wired setup for lights using a rear dynamo. I note 6 volt lights sold for bafang/tsdz2 that are cheap. I note the hailong battery has a usb power out socket. Please may i request advice on good light choices (because I am confused). What I think want to do is fit...
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    Hase Ketwiessel Recumbent Trike - TSDZ2 install - part completed

    The tsd z2 has a 42t chain ring - and there is warnings against increasing it - inside there is a plastic helical gear, which some people replace with a brass one. I guess I'll wait a while for things to settle down, before more changes. I appreciate your help and advice
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    Hase Ketwiessel Recumbent Trike - TSDZ2 install - part completed

    Forgot to mention - had the adjusting the rear gears nightmare after the day after the 25 mile ride, I failed to go to work again. The chain was jumping off the rear sprocket or the idlers. Learned how to do h and l screws and adjust gears from youtube. Huge frustration - did not work. Took...
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    Hase Ketwiessel Recumbent Trike - TSDZ2 install - part completed

    So - sorry for not posting a follow up for a while Problems experienced Originally I had the remote control, the brake sensors and the throttle connected - result error E04 - solution disconnect these things as I found I did not need them (also cable length a problem). Remade a shorter...
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    Hase Ketwiessel Recumbent Trike - TSDZ2 install - part completed

    I bought a Hase Kettwiesel second-hand which is an aluminium version 2009 or later. There is a user manual pdf on the Hase website. I wanted to convert to electric because of my age and medical conditions. I initially thought about a front hub motor because – the weight would be useful at the...
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    Reccomendation for 20" front wheel conversion Hase Kettweisel Trike

    Thanks Woosh and other comments - trike arrives next weekend - a couple of weeks to get used to it.....
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    Reccomendation for 20" front wheel conversion Hase Kettweisel Trike

    Ok, I've read a bit more and adjusted my views on using this kind of drive. You mentioned some photos on a trike? rgds Graham
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    Reccomendation for 20" front wheel conversion Hase Kettweisel Trike

    Hi, thanks for your points. Hase offer 2 mid drives from shimano. They also offer this one Motor - Heinzmann - Directpower- lithium-ion battery, including mount and charger, incl. front wheel with Marathon tyre The extra oomph that turns your daily route into a joyride. With 250 W and up to...
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    Help! Hase Kettweisel Allround Trike - 20" front wheel conversion

    Second attempt, as I failed to read the no links policy and, I included one to the manufacturer website. I want to convert the above trike and find it hard to choose an appropriate conversion kit. Please can you let me know your suggestions? I am open to a road legal or off road kit and...