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The problem is the BMS, not the charger. They are not good enough. They should block charging voltages or currents that are too high and they should be able to withstand transient spikes from motors. Unfortunately, corners are cut and most battery BMS systems are not really up to the job. It...

I have spoken to them, they don't know what they are talking about when it comes to anything vaguely technical and I'm not sure they really understand the needs of those with disabilities. I know that when I had serious operations on my legs, I needed a throttle to get me about, I couldn't turn...

In some EU countries that allow e-scooters, commercial rental scooters are allowed to have a higher top speed and power, while privately owned are limited to "250W" and 20 kph. Some also require insurance if they weigh more than 25 kg. So it is possible to have two different rules to keep the...

I can't see Currys, Halfords or other places halting sales unless it is made illegal to sell them . They are legal in much of Europe and there are already too many out there on the roads in the UK for the police to do much about it.

I would liked to have seen more balance in the article. The impression given is that everyone is against "500W" and throttles. There are plenty of people out there who would welcome the changes, but they have been ignored. For example, you could have spoken to @Wisper Bikes about how they go to...

Here's a better picture, to really give you the feel for 70s styling:

No shocks, but this:

It's not just the batteries though, they want to legislate for kits too:

:D I was thinking more specifically about your thoughts on the proposed legislation.

This sensationalist BS from the Labour List website: A fully charged e-bike battery contains a similar amount of stored energy to six hand grenades. Lithium-ion batteries can cause particularly dangerous fires because they can take and hold far more energy than other battery types. This makes...

This is the bill I think: https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/media/300bnbc1/the-safety-bill-updated.pdf

Probably if you got stopped, the police would have power to confiscate your bike and dispose of it.

12 inch front wheel, the bike sounded like a creaking camp bed on each revolution of the crank...and felt just as sturdy! :D But yes, very light weight and the handlebars on it were amazing, gave you so much control.

The biggest complaint I would have about my folder, which is a Dahon clone, is the width of the handlebars. They are far to short and too straight, which does not give great control. Once I came off when I hit a pothole while indicating to turn left. It was in the dark and my pathetic front...

Speaking of tyre widths, I'm experimenting with Continental's eContact Plus tyres. They seem to have a low rolling resistance, and good comfort, although the actual width on the wheel seems to be 5 mm or so less than the advertised width. While I am running the 622 size, I see on their website...

EVs are heavier, SUVs have become commonplace and don't forget everyone is ordering online increasing van traffic. Only a few days left now to participate in the consultation on 500W motors and throttles.

You could go for Big Ben Plus rather than Big Apple, has better puncture resistance. The Super Moto X are also a level 6 and go up to 70 mm wide, if you want a Fatbike Brompton :) https://www.schwalbetires.com/Super-Moto-X-11159531

20A at 48V should be plenty. You could go higher, but then you start straining the battery unless it is very big.

Yes, it's all a bit hand waving. Just whatever measure the company uses, the result is lower for the G010 than the G020 and the difference is noticeable in the real world.

Nice! An RM062. Should have plenty of beans in it for what you need.