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  1. Waspy

    Another E-bike Fire

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67719955
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    Trackers

    Hijacking ebikers and taking the bikes by armed yobs is a growth industry in my town. What are these trackers and where can I get one? Where would you fit one? Under the saddle seems too obvious, inside a frame tube sounds better...
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    How I converted my bike to a trekking/comfort bike

    So, this is the second summer with my Woosh conversion and it has been faultless. I did take the precaution of not leaving the bike out in my cold, damp, miserable shed over the winter. So anyway, I've not been too happy about the uncomfortable riding position on my old mountain bike. Too much...
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    Bike on Fire!

    So this happened recently at one of my job sites. Story is the owner charged the battery overnight in his kitchen while the bike was left outside. Battery attached in the morning and bike was ridden to work. Later that morning owner steps outside and sees his bike on fire. So from now on no...
  5. Waspy

    Changing Rim Size

    So what would be the effect of taking a rear, geared hub motor from a 26" rim and having it laced into a 27.5" rim?
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    How I Decluttered My Handlebars

    First of all I ordered a kit without a throttle or brake sensors, not only does it make for a tidier (and cheaper) installation but I don't need them. Without a throttle you just have to remember to look ahead and shift down a couple of gears as you approach a junction/dog walker etc. Having...
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    Separating Julet connectors

    Apologies for such a noob question. What is the best way to separate the connectors on my wiring harness? I have one in particular that is very tight (one of the smaller ones). I don't want to start wiggling it or pulling on the wires for obvious reasons. I just can't seem to get a good...
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    SWX02 36V vs 48V

    So what would be the advantages/disadvantages of a SWX02 48V based kit over a SWX02 36V kit please? Rear hub kit. This would be on a 700c hybrid, 85 kilo rider (with backpack for work) 15 mile commute (one way), some small hills. Thanks in advance.
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    Thoughts or experience on this kit

    Any opinions, thoughts or experience on this kit please? eBay item number: 222254740610 Not sure if eBay links are allowed, but I'll try: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/36v350W-28-700c-rear-motor-with-Cassette-e-bike-Hub-Motor-Conversion-kit-/222254740610?hash=item33bf6a3482:g:w-AAAOSw-0xYbFsf
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    Cyclamatic Bargain Alert

    Cyclamatics Now £499 at The Sports HQ and on eBay.
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    E-RollingBIKES - bargain alert.

    I have no connection with them. They have posted a few new models on eBay today. Worth considering as an alternative to Cyclamatic etc if you are looking at the budget end of the market.........they may be rubbish for all I know but they are 100 quid cheaper rubbish. This folder for example...
  12. Waspy

    Bargain Alert

    Looks identical to the Cyclamatic but 100 quid cheaper: NEW SILVER ENVIRO ELECTRIC BIKE EBIKE MOUNTAIN BIKE FITNESS RRP £899 | eBay Post free too.
  13. Waspy

    Cyclotricity kit

    I am considering buying a 700c Cyclotricity conversion kit. Electric Bike Kit - from £399 with brushless 250W motor. Buy online at Cyclotricity Is there any de-restriction option on these kits? Thanks
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    Opinions on this please

    8Fun 28"/700C Ebike Electric Bike Conversion Kit 36V 250W - 8F28F36B | eBay This kit caught my attention because it says in the item description: "Comes with brake sensors instead of brake levers" Interesting, because as you may know I am considering converting my bike which has combined...
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    Not Strictly Legal Bikes

    How are they getting away with it? Has there been a test case yet? All it needs is for a cop car to follow one of these with the rider not peddling but doing 35 mph! Mind you, it's flipping tempting. Have a look: Electric Bike 1000w | eBay 1000W 48V ELECTRIC BICYCLE MOTOR KIT +...
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    New Bike or Conversion?

    My brain is fried from looking at all this stuff. I have a very good Giant Hybrid CRS which I'm thinking of converting. But a conversion appears to cost more than a whole bike in many cases. I would like to use an electric bike to commute to work, it is a 16 mile trip (one way) mostly...
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    Brake Levers

    I'm thinking about converting my Giant CRS. The brake levers are part of the gear shifters. Is it OK to just not bother connecting the brake lever cut-offs that come with kits?