Bee

Did the mudguard stay in place okay with it only being supported on one side? Or am I misunderstanding what you have done.

Not yet. I suspect I'll need to do a bit of DIY to get the mud guard stays to fit, which I'm not made keen on in case I break it. Which I find strange as I normally like a bit of DIY, I think this time I feel it'll be too annoying. My biking is a Viking Urban Legend (see http://www.amazon.co.uk/Viking-Urban-Legend-Gents-Hybrid/dp/B004XBTYYU)

Hi all, I'm looking for advice regarding mud guards. I have a hybrid bike with disc brakes front and rear. I'd like full length mud guards for 700c tyres, but I'm struggling to find any that can fit round the disc brakes or callipers. And if like full length to keep spray of my battery and wires. Thanks

Okay so found this... https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules On several counts it fails the EAPC requirements (power, speed and lack of pedals) which means it would need to be registered and taxed. A licence would be required as well as a crash helmet. And finally it would need to be 'type approved'. A shame they didn't stick pedals on it and restrict it's power/speed within the EU like so many other eBike manufacturers do.

[mention=4665]trex[/mention]: No idea, one of the vital bits of information I'd like to know too. I've asked but no response yet. [mention=9180]JohnCade[/mention]: I wouldn't want to do 24mph on it either. Certainly at that speed it wouldn't be classed as bicycle. Unless I'm wrong they have a 15mph limit. [mention=8661]Emo Rider[/mention]: Well I know I don't know anything about what is cool and what isn't, but I don't know much more than that. But I'm cool with that [uSER=4366]@d8veh[/uSER]: Why so? I can understand it might not be legally a bicycle in the traditional sense. But wouldn't it fall in to another category e.g. motorbike? Or does it completely fall between the cracks?

What do people make of this Indiegogo campaign? Fold-modern-electric-bike I like the idea of it, even if the riding position with the feet so far back isn't ideal (in my humble opinion). And I'm on the market for a folding electric bike that doesn't weigh too much as I'd want to take it in to work and that involves going up to the fifth floor with no lift (I also have an ~8% gradient en route). I'm also curious if it's an electric bike, moped or what. I don't think it can be classed as a bicycle without pedals. And if its not a bicycle does it need registration plates, VED, licence, insurance, etc. I contacted the creator who basically said 'Nothing to do with me' I've not yet backed it, I'd like more info and like to know it will succeed as its flexible funding which means it keeps the money raised even if it doesn't reach the target... which I think is terrible.

@[uSER=4366]d8veh[/uSER]: Thanks. @[mention=4665]trex[/mention]: Good point regarding the size of the bike and converting it, something I hadn't considered. However I'm thinking that a bottle battery may fit as it has the bolts for a bottle cage, alternatively a saddle battery. Similarly a small bag attached to the frame (where it wouldn't interfere with the folding mechanism) for the controller, or if a bottle battery fits one integrated into that. I'm not saying any of the above would definitely work, I'd need to really look into it before going down that avenue, but I think it might. However, as you've also said given the 20" alternatives it's probably not worth it (financially or hassle-wise) to buy the mini bike and then a kit. But it does have a nice folding size

@[mention=4665]trex[/mention]: Funnily enough I was thinking of buying a small folding bike, either an electric one or getting a kit for it. This would have the advantage of me being more likely to get on the train (been refused before) should a house move on the cards pan out and to use it on bad weather days (cycling in the wind and rain doesn't bother me much, but I don't like leaving my bike outside all day unprotected from the elements). After some reading on here I was considering the Downtube Mini, I'm considered about the ride of a 16" wheel and getting a kit for it, so also looking at the 20" Downtube's. I've emailed velochocolate for prices. I'd then need to get a kit of course... like most things I do the creep is setting in and the price going up lol. I'm 80kg, btw, a weight I understandably don't regard as heavy (other's opinion may differ lol) @[uSER=4366]d8veh[/uSER]: Cheers for the advice. I had looked at BMS battery before but just assumed as it defaults to $ that it was a US place with high shipping charges, I realise from other posts that they are actually based in China. I take it you mean this motor/kit with a battery such as this? Not to sound like a complete novice (which I am) but I take it the battery has to be 48V because the motor is (or at leas the battery has to be 48V to get the 'most' - define how you like - out of the battery, and that a higher voltage battery would be pointless). Similarly a battery with more amp-hours would simply give a better range (for the same voltage). Finally do the rear wheel conversions from BMS come with, for example, a 8 speed freewheel or just a thread for me to put one on (I suspect the later)? Thanks again all!

Ahhh! Well spotted flecc!

Afternoon all, I am considering purchasing an electric bike conversion kit. I have a short commute to work but it does involve one rather steep hill of 10% for approximately 1km, which then gets steeper to just over 15% for another 150m, I weigh in at 80kg. My work has no showers and with summer coming I don't want to get to the office dripping in sweat (going home is a breeze). Ideally I'd like to by a conversion kit with a very portable battery (originally I was thinking the Pocket Bike Juice battery but I've enquired and it wouldn't cut the mustard). So I think I'd prefer a bottle battery, ideally with integrated controller. I currently have a 700c wheeled hybrid bike, 24 speed, with disc brakes. Kits I've considered are OxyDrive, Whoosh, 8Fun, Cyclotricity and Dillenger. All front wheel motor kits (just for ease in my opinion). Typically a 250W motor, with a 36V 9-12A battery. My total commute each day would be ~6 miles on road and I could charge it at work/home so range isn't a big issue. I would like both pedal assist and motor only for when I'm feeling particularly lazy. I also have gear shifters integrated into my brake levers, and would want a thumb throttle rather than a twist one (got myself some really comfortable grips). I would do a rear wheel kit if a 500W or larger motor was recommended, I would just rather avoid the extra work if I could. I'd also like to have cut off switches in my brake levers, but again for ease this would be just the cables that could be added to my existing brake levers (otherwise I'd need to replace the brake levers and the gear shifters and the work in resetting the gears, etc.). From those listed above they all come in around the £500 mark (which I think is really expensive give that I could buy a petrol motorbike/scooter for the same - even just the materials!), so I guess that is my budget. If you can recommend a good folding electric bike for the same or less I'd probably get that. As then I could use it on wet days as I could take it in to the office instead of leaving on the street to get soaked all day long - which I currently avoid doing) As a some what related aside can anyone spot the difference in these two bikes (bike 1 and bike 2) apart from the price tag... I'm wondering given that I have a shortish commute would they be worth a shout, but doubt they'd cope with the hill - it would be a bike solely for commuting after all. Thanks for any advice, Bee