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    volt pulse ebike

    Hi No never bothered because it does everything I need - still ok after 2 1/2 years and the bike is 8 years old
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    Possibly cheap batteries?

    I don't know if this might be of interest, but looks like could be some bargains here? Bear in mind it is an auction and price you pay will be 50% higher than your bid. Also only collection from Port Talbot. I have no connection with these auction but have bought a few things over the years...
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    Can't get my leg over anymore

    Just an update - the dropper post works a treat. Many thanks to good advice above
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    Can't get my leg over anymore

    Brand X Ascend Dropper - I need 27.2 version and available from Wiggle at £89.99 and is cheapest I can find for a cabled post and 27.2. https://www.wiggle.com/p/brand-x-ascend-ii-dropper-seatpost?color=black&seatpostDiameter=27.2mm 105mm travel will be ok I'm sure. The blurb says - "The 27.2...
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    Can't get my leg over anymore

    I'd probably fall off
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    Can't get my leg over anymore

    Many thanks for some excellent info. I think 150mm will be ok and external.
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    Can't get my leg over anymore

    Never knew anything about these - could save me a bundle of cash - many thanks for suggestion. I will look into it later today Steve ps and thanks for the other suggestions from members
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    Can't get my leg over anymore

    Been riding my Volt Pulse (2017) bought two years ago second hand and it's been absolutely brilliant. I'm 71 and due to hernia problems, hernia op in May and covid in July, have not been out as much as would have liked. Anyway, having difficulty getting my leg over the saddle so looking at a...
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    Cube Kathmandu clicking nightmare!

    I had a clicking which turned out to be cracks in the wheel rim. New rim and all sorted
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    TV..Tonight: E-Bikes & Scooters on itv

    What a load of tosh that was
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    "Conversion kits to blame in 40% of ebike fires, says London Fire Brigade"

    Quote from Bikeradar site - "An electric bike conversion kit will include the motor to drive you along and the battery to power it. It also needs to include the apparatus to control the power output level. This usually takes the form of a bar-mounted display. " Therefore for the general public...
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    "Conversion kits to blame in 40% of ebike fires, says London Fire Brigade"

    ??? It doesn't say e bikes catch fire - it says "conversion kits are to blame" which includes the batteries and chargers which is what I think you are saying? Where is the mis-information?
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    Time for a helmet camera?

    Going around roundabout today in Pontypridd. Car approaches on left on a slip road from the A470 where it's 70 mph. He seemed to slow down and I merrily carried on. Next thing he is on my inside doing about 40 mph and passes me about 6" from my pedal. Had he hit me, I would have needed a...
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    Insurance for 500w trike

    Barclays for best value cover - https://www.barclays.co.uk/insurance/home-insurance/bike-insurance/ Whether they will cover it since you say its not legal, then just check it out with Barclays
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    Two boys die in "ebike" accident: Cardiff riot broke out after 'police prevented parents seeing fatal crash victims', close relative says

    Having read your posts on this thread, you obvously have a total anti police view and yet we are still waiting for all the facts? You may yet be proven to be correct, who knows?
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    Two boys die in "ebike" accident: Cardiff riot broke out after 'police prevented parents seeing fatal crash victims', close relative says

    We are all making comments without knowing all the facts here – that happens but why is there so much vitriol against the police without the facts? I am sure there must be serving / retired officers who are members of this forum and they would be dismayed by some of the comments. We ask these...
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    Two boys die in "ebike" accident: Cardiff riot broke out after 'police prevented parents seeing fatal crash victims', close relative says

    Strange how rioters can pull out balacalavas from their fashion accessories so easily? Last one I had was 60 years ago knitted by my mother to go to school !!
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    Moore Large in Administration

    Thread from couple months I know but see links - just add 50% to bid price and you will see how much they went for (plus delivery if not collected). More auctions still open https://www.johnpyeauctions.co.uk/Event/Details/81614504/C-1724-SR40-MOORELARGE-DX-OPTIONAL-HOME-DELIVERY-OR-COLLECTION...
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    Which ebike purchase under a grand

    What about - https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/woosh-faro-380-miles-only-11-months-old-still-under-guarantee-as-new-%C2%A3595.44928/?view=date#post-674490 No connection to me