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    500w Motor Question

    Hi guys, In Mph terms how fast should a 500w rear wheel motor go on your average Hybrid type ebike with a rider weight of 75kg? Thanks in advance for your thoughts
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    UK E-bike laws about to change or fake news?

    This could be total nonsense, so please don't shoot me down, but I was told by someone in the trade today that the UK are about to change the current e-bike laws to allow for up to a 1000w motor & also allow throttle, however the speed limit of 15Mph still applies. Has anyone else heard this...
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    Quick 'Battery Voltage' Question

    Thanks for all your replies. Appreciated.
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    Quick 'Battery Voltage' Question

    Thanks VFR. Would that mean I have paid for a 36v but the battery they have actually supplied me with is a 30v?
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    Quick 'Battery Voltage' Question

    Thanks for your reply. Here is the label on the battery. Would you class it as a 30v or 42v battery ?
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    Quick 'Battery Voltage' Question

    Hi guys, My new ebike battery says on it that it has a 30v Output & 42v Input. Could some of the wiser heads on here clarify if this is a 30v or 42v battery in the sense of how you are supposed to determine battery voltage? Reason being I paid for a 36v battery & don't know if they've...
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    Pedalling resistance with a powerful motor

    Question please forum masters & apologies if this has been answered elsewhere. I am currently looking into my first e-bike purchase & test rode a friends MTB this morning which has been modified with a 1500w rear hub motor with a 48w battery. It was fast to say the least. The only major...
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    Which one would you go for?

    Update: Thanks for your responses. I have ruled out the Halfords bike based on some of the other reviews on here & the reported customer service issues. For those interested in the Riverside 500 link I posted I rang Decathlon head office they said the Riverside 500 e-bike is not due to be...
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    Which one would you go for?

    Hi everyone, I am in the market for an ebike which I plan to buy this weekend & came across this site which has been very helpful. I have a budget of up to £1500 & specifically looking for a Hybrid (not MTB). I need to be able to do a 20 mile round trip for my daily commute. 90% totally flat...