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    why do my email alerts stop on my threads despite members still replying?

    Started a couple of threads today and was alerted via email of the first couple of replies but after that despite more contributions i receive no more notification.Had this trouble before.Anyone know why? Thanks in advance. Bill
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    what is the most popular general purpose ebike in europe?

    after a while in all markets worldwide certain products become firm favourites amongst those in the know and those who research. I just wondered what models/makes have evolved to become most commonly seen on the streets of european cities as a result of being relatively affordable /reliable and...
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    Learning about ebike technology..recommended resources?

    Apart from here of course! I'd really like to thoroughly educate myself on all things ebike related particularly the tech side which may well involve me redoing my physics O level and probably a lot more as things have changed since 1980! just wondered if you could recommend other...
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    can you change spindle length on bbs mid drive motors?

    suspect not thanks in advance Bill
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    I'm looking for a decent budget commuter ebike in France ..any recommendations please?

    I'm over in france and my" Uncle in law " is desperate to buy an ebike and was going to press the button on a crappy supermarket deal until i stopped him . Does anyone know of anything reasonable at the budget end available in France ..Decathlon or elsewhere? basic commuter type rather than...
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    which high capacity decent quality battery for BBS01?

    there seems to be a few option about and i'm far from an expert on these things so need some advice . I'd like to buy a battery that'll give me a good range in sometimes hilly terrain ( devon ) and is built with quality cells that'll last . Your recommendations please. thanks in advance Bill in...
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    what mid drive kit ( uk legal ) is better/more reliable than BBS01?

    thinking of getting a bbso1 250w but saw on endless sphere they do have some weak points namely seals blowing and shafts getting damaged.Just wondered if there's a better quality mid drive unit that'll fit most bikes ? Also ..if purchasing a bbs01 is there a newer model ( upgraded controller...
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    Anyone close (ish) to Exeter with a bbs01 equipped bike?

    That would kindly let me have a quick spin to try before I order one ? Many thanks Bill
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    only getting occasional alerts on watched threads...why?

    sometimes get alerted about a new post then days go by and i visit the site to see loads more have been made without any alert. anyone know why this is and what i can do ? thanks bill
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    what's this hole for ? ( Bosch classic motor)

    having recently purchased a bosch classic equipped bike ( not classic +) I rode it yesterday for the first time in the rain and whilst cleaning her up noticed a hole on the front of the motor close to where it joins the frame . I'm presuming there should be a blanking grommet covering this as...
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    Bit confused re battery charging/storage ..help pls !

    new to this game and want to get it right basically I'm sure i read somewhere that in essence ..Li ion batteries are best charged somewhere not to cold but stored somewhere chilly ( not freezing ). On the other hand in an article written by Martin ? he seems to indicate they should be store...
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    A load of questions re bosch classic and classic plus systems.Help please!

    Recently bought a lovely gepida berig 2012/2013 and am thinking of purchasing the new ebike vision battery from Germany . I'm fairly sure its a classic motor rather than classic+ as it has the small speedo/controller mounted to the left rather than centrally..Can anyone confirm how to tell the...
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    new member needing advice (based in exeter)

    Hi everyone .feels strange to find myself here having been a strong independent cyclist who has been almost obsessive re spec/builds etc for almost 30 yrs . Anyhow ..as with everyone things have changed and 4 yrs ago knees started crumbling and i kind of gave up on everything . Looking to get...