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To be fair, its not great. But this is a problem I have come up against when living in the bastions of Middle England too. People are c*@#s. Well, some of them anyway.

In the world of ordinary pedalos, the current fashion for MTBs is a small chain ring (34 teeth?) and an 11 (I hear there is a 12) ring cassette. The purpose is to provide a closer spread of ratio while using fewer parts so that wear is minimised, but strain on the rider is reduced...etc. I...

Wow that is so 21st century! It makes perfect sense if you are lugging a lithium battery around with you. Again though I don't like the idea of leaving it unattended with gadgets attached. I once saw a German design where the lights were built into the frame tubes - I thought that was very good...

Anyway once more I feel I've learnt a lot about the scene, And once again thanks to all for the patient answers to dumb questions.

Funny you should say that, just received the pannier rack! And yes, two locks. So between defeating the opportunist and being ignored by the career thief, maybe I'll survive. But I know from experience it doesn't stop some tosser stealing things from it. Or trying to. I spent ages looking for...

Honestly, which lock is that? And nothing defeats the angle grinder. There's a you tube vid of a guy repeatedly stealing his own bike in broad daylight in very public places. And no-one gives a flying f.

This is entirely my strategy but I've developed a desire to have the frame powder-coated. Damn. Gloss black though, nothing too flash.

Yep that's why I'm messing with on oldie! Trouble is its looking better by the day...

Just a bit leery about leaving it outside the supermarket. TBH, I had imagined a progressive delivery of power derived entirely from pedal input.

Is KT a brand or a type?

Mmm...interesting but disagree. Some scrotes would steal or attempt to steal anything, whether or not it was any use to them or even if they knew what it was or not.

TBH, being a wuss I'd go for the 250W item. Mind you if it was a case of just a sticker...I once had a race exhaust engraved with a fake CE kitemark...never got pulled though so never found out if that worked. The non-detachable screen bothers me. Left unattended that would generate unwanted...

Anyway for the moment I think I have all I need...special thanks to VFR whose help I appreciate. One last thing though...I notice that the 350W rear wheel drives are quite popular (and only a tad more expensive) despite their illegality...is the performance over the 250W item that good? Also, I...

Thanks Fat Rat.

So the battery is connected to the controller...any way you can or want to, perhaps with bullet connectors?

Another really important point: this is another kit from the same mob, much the same, but sans battery and thus cheaper. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/36V350W-26-Rear-Motor-fit-for-Cassette-Electric-Bicycle-Conversion-Kit-Black/223948138826?hash=item342459694a:g:mOUAAOSw5gVeXhDg Is it reasonable...

Drill the frame for rivnuts! Not keen. I've never used a rivnut, only seen pictures, fairly hands-on, but drilling the frame is not a welcome prospect. I've noticed most of these batteries come with a locking system which all seem a bit crap. Do you habitually leave the battery on the frame when...

Just noticed the section discussing which kit...maybe everything I need to know is there. Here's one that might do me though, any thoughts? https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313&_nkw=36V350W+26"+Rear+Motor+fit+Cassette+E-bike+Hub+Motor+Conversion+Kit+Black&_sacat=0

Ok well misconceptions altered. Paradigms shifted. Thinking about mopeds...:D Re VFR's last comment, I'm looking at ebay offerings for you all to criticise (and I welcome the crit). I'll post a link or two shortly. One thing that bothers me is the recommendation to find a kit with a display...

Thanks VFR, I will do exactly that - but tomorrow. Also I found your comment about folding bikes to be most apt and also very funny. I have considered this (a bit). Ps I think your choice of motorbike to be very cool. I always wanted one of those. Big Honda fan here.