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  1. Marc Draco

    I broke it... in four months!

    I had to take my beloved Carrera-e back to Halfords with the E-22 error. That's the torque sensor. Four months! That's all - from new. Seems that I've learned a nasty lesson and while Halfords are going to fight me, I'm sure, it looks like this particular system isn't designed to be ridden...
  2. Marc Draco

    Regenerative braking?

    Now before everyone jumps on me and starts talking voltages and currents, please be aware that this is something I'm already quite familiar with so let's not all waste time trying to explain the physics of why "this can't work" because it's already being used on cars. We may be a little early...
  3. Marc Draco

    Winter...

    …is a way away yet - but there's nothing like being prepared. Since I'm new to e-biking is there anything to be concerned about? Water ingress rarely causes shorts these days since most things are well sealed but it can cause longer-term damage and corrosion. Also what about tyres, lights and...
  4. Marc Draco

    Oldie but a Newbie

    I'm the wrong side of 50 now an my trusty Carrera Kraken has plenty of life in it - but didn't really justify a £500 conversion so I've stumped up for a brand new Carrera (something), the one Halfords had "on offer" for *just* £1000... It's not that I'm particularly struck on Halfords but it's...