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    Need help deciding on spec of electric bike

    Hello everyone Am excitedly looking forward to getting an electric bike. I've poured over a tonne of info online, just trying to hone in on a few basics so I can start looking at specific models / kits I may buy a conversion kit for my full size folding (Tern Joe 26in bike, mechanical discs...
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    Why does a Pedelec cut out at 15.5mph?

    I fully understand what they mean in the legislation that says "an auxiliary electric motor having a maximum continuous rated power of 0.25 kW, of which the output is progressively reduced and finally cut off as the vehicle reaches a speed of 25 km/h, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedaling”...
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    Are e-bikes with an off-road switch legal to ride on UK roads under 15.5mph?

    I found this kit which I'm sure is one of many on the web which has an off-road switch allowing it to go above speeds of 15.5mph and 250W: http://www.electric-bike-conversions.co.uk/acatalog/electric_bike_rear_hub1000w_kit_details.html I read this page on this website about UK law...
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    VOSA individual vehicle approval for electric bike

    Hi Anyone got any experience of trying to register a more powerful electric bicycle with VOSA? I would like to build something like a 1000 W pedelec for commuting and wondered what the process was like her in the uk, how much it costs, what you have to do etc. Many thanks