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    Kalkhoff Pro-Connect

    Hello all, Thanks to a job relocation I am no longer going to be cycling to work and therefore can't justify keeping my Pro-Connect. I originally bought it in June 2008 and have used it regularly for my 21-mile round trip to and from work. As it's only 9 months old, it still has 15 months of...
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    Pro Connect battery indicator fault

    Hello all, I have a problem with the handlebar-mounted battery indicator on my Pro Connect. A few weeks ago I noticed that occasionally the indicator would jump from 3 lights to 1 and then, a few minutes later, back up again. There was no noticeable change in power during this process so I...
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    Brief moment of panic

    About 8 miles into my 10 mile commute this morning, the battery meter on the handlebars of my Pro Connect went from 3 lights to 1. Visions of having to cycle all the way home with no power flashed through my mind, but when I turned the power off and on again, it returned to 3 lights on. Phew...
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    Charging

    Hi all, My pro connect range has fallen quite significantly since I changed to an 18t pinion; generally by the end of my 18 mile round trip commute I am down to a single light on the battery. Question is, is it worth getting hold of an extra charger so that I can charge at both ends...
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    Pro Connect loose bolts/nuts

    Just a note to all you Pro-Connectors. I was riding home on Wednesday thinking "this battery has gone flat quick today" but when I got bike out this morning I found that rear wheel had come loose and had moved so that brakes were rubbing. I am guessing that with hub gears there is more force...
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    Pro-Connect questions

    Hi All, As another enthusiastic Pro-Connect owner I have a couple of questions for you experts; 1) These woods valves; can I pump them up with a standard presta pump (like cars have)? Or do I need a Woods-Presta adaptor? 2) How do I change the rear sprocket? Is it true that 16t is the...