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    Ping battery on a Powabyke X6?

    I'm thinking of getting a 36V 20Ah battery from Ping for my Powabyke X6. 36V 20AH V2.5 LiFePO4 Battery Pack Has anyone else here tried using a bigger battery with an X-byke? Any tips or things to be aware of? My plan is to house it in the Bikebin that I've already got fitted to the bike...
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    Electric Unicycle

    SBU V3 | Self-Balancing Unicycle | Focus Designs, Inc. Discuss. :)
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    Upgraded controller on a Mark 1 X-byke

    I've got a Mark 1 Powabyke X-6 and one of it's annoying quirks was that every time you release the throttle when you pull it back again it takes two complete pedal revolutions before the engine kicks in. This is particularly troublesome with hill starts and right turns. Powabyke have changed...
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    Non-responsive Powabyke X-byke

    I forgot to secure my Powabyke X6 battery this morning and it jumped free and got dragged along the road. The battery gained some more dents and scratches but once I'd put everything back in place the motor was working as normal. About four miles later I pulled back my throttle and nowt...
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    Possible snow e-bike

    Here's an idea for anyone in Scotland at the moment, how about electrifying one of these: Ktrak The conversion might be a bit tricky but I'm sure someone here would enjoy the challenge.
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    Powabyke business news

    Here's a press release about what Powabyke and Metroelectric are up to: Shares & Markets - Telegraph Nick Child, Director of Powabyke, comments; "The injection of this additional growth capital into the group will enable Powabyke to meet the growing demand for its existing range, and to...
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    Directgov advice about "off road" buttons

    I just found a page that I hadn't seen before on the direct gov website about Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (EAPCs) Electrically assisted pedal cycles in Great Britain : Directgov - Motoring It says that e-bikes "that have a switch offering a temporary increase in top speed, often...
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    Honda Electric Unicycle

    Just spotted this on BBC News BBC NEWS | Technology | OAP unicycle unveiled in Japan "Car-maker Honda has unveiled a prototype of a battery-powered unicycle, deigned for the elderly. The one-wheeled U3-X "personal mobility vehicle" can travel at speeds up to six kilometres (3.7 miles)...
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    Aldi bike stuf, Thu 16 July

    Aldi are featuring bike accessories in this Thursday's special buys. ALDI - Thursday Special Buys 16th July 2009
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    CrampBuster on an X-bike throttle

    Holding back the throttle on my Powabyke X6 has been getting really uncomfortable so I tried out a CrampBuster on it today (the "oversize" one fits better than the "standard"). Accessories, Crampbuster - Oversize, Scottoiler - Automatic Chain Lubrication System It was a partial success...
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    BikeBiz news: Raleigh formalises Powabyke distribution

    I haven't seen this on the forum: Raleigh formalises Powabyke distribution | Bicycle business | News by BikeBiz ==================== Mark Sutton Apr 7 2009, 12:32pm Electric brand available to main and Cyclelife dealers from today Raleigh has announced that it has formalised its link...
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    E-bike song

    Having seen on the BBC website that Black Lace are going to re-release their all time classic hit BBC NEWS | Entertainment | 'Worst song' Agadoo re-released I've written some alternative lyrics for you to sing to the tune while you're riding along. All together now... Aaaa-gaaat tu tu...
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    Right, I'm all set to go now

    My CycleScheme voucher came through today so I snuck out of school early to collect my Powabyke X6. The kind gents in the bike shop had already fitted my lights and computer, and I've fitted my Winkku, packed my pannier and plugged in my Thermos flask to charge. So this is it, from tomorrow...