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  1. Terry1100

    Panda Conversion kit - fitted to Dawes Sonoran

    Further to my earlier posts asking inane questions in the "What shall I buy" sub-forum, here's a link to my blog detailing the conversion of my Dawes Sonoran with a Panda front hub motor kit. I've only ridden a few miles so far - I'll write more once I have completed my 10 mile commute into...
  2. Terry1100

    Panda Conversion Kits

    Following their post offering a January discount on their kits, I looked at their website offering. Although my plan up to now had been to buy a new e-bike, their price appears compelling enough to allow me to "dip my toe in the water" by converting my Dawes Sonoran in a manner that would...
  3. Terry1100

    Shortlist down to 2 (Orbea/Wisper) - Thoughts/Comments

    I posted here about a year ago when I first considered a Pedelec. SInce then, my ropey Kawasaki managed another years MOT so the buying decision was delayed. I have been researching extensively since then and have ridden a number of different bikes to help narrow my choice. I'm down to two -...
  4. Terry1100

    Today's question - weatherproofing

    As it was slightly moist coming in to work this morning I was pondering my next pre-purchase question. Are any brands of E-Bike particularly noted for their weatherproofing (or indeed criticised for their lack of it). I don't need to worry about being parked chained to a railing in the rain as...
  5. Terry1100

    Torque and Rotation (Cadence) Sensing - Clarification Question

    Hi All, I posted here a few months ago when I was seriously in the hunt for a new Pedelec but (financial) circumstances got in the way. I've been lurking ever since and keeping up with developments and given that my (not so) trusty Kawasaki is unlikely to make it through its next MOT I getting...
  6. Terry1100

    Seeking clarity on the law

    I'm not looking to start a row here - just seeking some clarity before spending a four figure sum on a new bike As is pointed out in the header for this sub-forum, UK law limits "EPAC"s to 200w motors https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules There does not appear to be anthing "foggy" about...
  7. Terry1100

    Another question - batteries

    Here's another newbie question. Are all batteries machine (or perhaps brand) specific - or is there any degree of standardication/commonality or interchangeability I am thinking longer term - when I need a battery in the future will I always be going back to the bike supplier - or to a...
  8. Terry1100

    Torque Sensor or Rotation sensor - how to find out

    Hi All - another newbie question Thanks to Cyclezee I have now ridden an electric bike - and I was impressed with the Ansmann FC5 - thanks It has a rotation sensor on the pedals rather than a torque sensor and I definitely want to try a bike with a torque sensor for comparison - but I can't...
  9. Terry1100

    Also looking to commute in London - different parameters

    Hi All, My question is similar to Kyvothe's with slightly different parameters. My commute is 10 miles each way - mostly flat but with enough hills to do me in as I'm fat and 50 (6 foot and 15 and a bit stone). I currently have a Dawes Sonoran but electrifying that doesn't appear to be the...
  10. Terry1100

    Hi from London

    Good Morning All - you seem like a nice bunch ! I'm a London commuter who will do anything I can to avoid getting on the tube ! I've commuted into Central London on and off for my entire working life, invariably on two wheels and currently it's a 10 mile each way trip from Stanmore to the West...