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Hi, my trusty MK.1 Torq has always had a bit of a growl y motor but reliable. A recelle'd battery last year gave it a new lease of life. But to day it seemed to use up battery capacity fairly quickly and motor was not pulling as well/more noisy on a 4 mile trip. Then on a gentle climb, it gave...

Last summer I bought a nice French build Makadam crank motor bike from Leclerc supermarket in Rennes. brought it home and done prob.done 200kms on it so far. Now the computer shows power/energy setting but no speed/distance/trip record and it has defaulted to miles display? but just shows...

Hi, approx. 3 months ago, with Flecc’s advice and Jimmy the battery specialist re-celling my battery I finally have my Ezee Torque mk 1 back into action after 6 years in ‘sleep mode’ (the bike not me!) My wife now wants to try ebike,ing.... (We are in our 70s but can still pedal a bit, with...

Hi, some years since I posted on this site...some medical problems caused me to 'hang up' my excellent Torq bike.7 years ago,(50 Cycles, circa 2007 model) But I am rather better now and want to get fit again! The battery (XH3 70-10J S/N;JGJDJC100041) is good for about 1 mile! I have...

Not exactly a bike item, but probably an indicator on how electric powered vehicles are getting noticed. BBC breakfast news Monday, showed the car departing from London and are moitoring it's progress. Updates at BBC/news/technology. And on Friday morning the conclusion will be featured and I...

Hi folks, some time since I visited the forum, my Torq is behaving itself! I have a retired neighbor who uses a 4 year old Cambridge (powercycle?). The 24v HiMh battery is pretty well worn out, but the battery casing is fine. I wonder is it possible to have it re-celled by an enterprising...

Hi Folks, I am moving this query here from my original (mistaken) posting in FAQ’s section ‘threepenny bit motor’ problem on a Thompson 36v SLA bike. The bike has a rear hub 200 watt, 8 wire hall motor, as well as knocking/bumping under power, it knocks even when switched off, once pedalled...

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Hi, since getting my S/H Torq some of my retired friends have also bought (on ebay) a selection of electric bikes.My garage is becoming a regular repair shop! A friend has a Thompson Euro Classic (single speed, rear hub motor). The wheel spins smoothly and noise free, but once switched on (no...

I am seeking a control circuit board module (that fits in the little box on handlebar) on a mk 1, 3 speed trike that I am trying to restore, as currently it only runs a full speed, irespective of throttle! A used/servicable one would do, thanks silversurfer

Hi Folks, just a quick query, I am about to build a back up battery for my Lithium battery'ed Torq, from 'D' cells sold by Lidel supermarket (on offer this week). They are Ni Mh, 4500mah type. I am looking at a 36v Nicad (cordless drill?) charger on ebay. Would this be suitable for Ni Mh cells...

Hi Folks, following some heart repairs I am keeping fit and annoying the locals on my (S/H ex. forum member's) tramcar sounding Torq, great fun.:) My wife (who, 25 years ago used to have an Arial 3 trike/moped) would like to accompany me. I recently picked up a Powerabike mk. 1; 36 volt...

Back in June I was on holiday in Brittany with some friends. We happened to spot a mature (circa. 1930!) gent about to get on an electric scooter. Being interested I engaged him in conversation.... bad move! Before you could say 'mais non' we were invited back to his place and were picking up...

Hi folks, I think, well I hope I have come into the correct forum following the sticky thing! I recently bought an S/H torq to get fit after some heart repairs I had a few years ago. The torq gives me about 20+ miles range on mixed pedal/motor use, however I do not want to get stuck on some of...