Gaz

While not directed towards ebikes (it does include a scooter) I thought this presentation was very informative about what happens to compromised batteries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIXTP-TgPEw:634 Gaz

These look similar to mine: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Altura-Mens-Nightvision-Waterproof-Jacket/dp/B0753995V8?th=1&psc=1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Altura-Nightvision-Waterproof-Jacket-X-Large/dp/B013CPCCBY/ref=pd_lpo_200_t_2/258-2025163-0783914?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01M8M4BDU&pd_rd_r=1d77390b-09a2-43d0-84fe-2bc53da81ee8&pd_rd_w=qmVax&pd_rd_wg=Sh8P0&pf_rd_p=7b8e3b03-1439-4489-abd4-4a138cf4eca6&pf_rd_r=YHCW5DYWDPDX5J7Q2VQR&refRID=YHCW5DYWDPDX5J7Q2VQR&th=1&psc=1 Gaz

I too am long in the arm. 6'4" so in proportion. I use an Altura Nightvision jacket, which I've found really good for arm length. Outstanding for high vis and has a detachable hood for when the going gets wet. Gaz

I think people might be exercising caution in responding, which I think is understandable. There's certainly a chap on here who towed a trailer with a Big Bear, and said bike is certainly known for its grunt. My Wife has a Wisper 705SE (Pre 2016, full throttle) and while it'll haul my 16st along quite nicely, I personally wouldn't dream of towing with it. It's a ten year old with an 8A battery, so things might be different now. Gaz

Of course, having dobbed it in, I've just done eight miles fault-free, with the exception of the last 100yds, where W011 popped up its ugly head again, but this time hasn't gone away. Gaz

After four years of pretty much fault-free riding, I've got my first real problem. 2016 Whyte Coniston, Shimano E6010 drive train. I get W011 intermittently, lasts a couple of seconds and goes back to normal. In addition, but not at the same time, my speedo becomes erratic, saying I'm doing 25/32/46/87/98mph. Obviously when showing these speeds, it cuts the motor. Lasts a few moments, then goes back to normal. Seems no rhyme nor reason, but it's doing it several times a mile. Odd thing that I have noticed is, so far as I can tell, it only does it when pedalling. I've never seen it when coasting down a long hill. Cycle back up the same hill and it'll do it. Have experimented with this several times, with the same results. This makes me think it's not the magnet or sensor that's at fault (simplistic view, I know). I'm not particularly technical, so I think it's a bike shop jobbee, but I just wondered if anyone had any ideas. I've checked and realigned the spoke magnet, and have also replaced it. I've checked and cleaned the sensor, cleaned the contacts that the LCD screen connects to, and have looked for anything obvious, which there isn't, to my limited ability. Any thoughts very much appreciated. Gaz

Did the same with me at the end of April: https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/help-to-choose-first-e-bikes.37038/?view=date#post-556556 Odd behaviour Gaz

I'd say the person in control of it, and riding it where they are, or are not, legally entitled to. But that's a very simplistic view. Gaz

Over 50 years (just) on two wheels and never had a chain break. In my youth, chains would only get the occasional bit oil if they were seizing up - oil was a far more important commodity for my skateboard wheels Gaz

It seems I might have a doppelgänger G

£880, but a zero bidder. Lot of money, nice as it may be. £950 for the 905SE ex demo from Wisper. I'm out. Gaz

Thanks David, the bike I'm interested in, funnily enough, is a Wisper. It's a carbon 906xc Tourer, so a bit unusual. Unfortunately when factoring in a battery rebuild, boxing, courier costs, it's at the point where the 905 demo you've got advertised will be cheaper (even if they're quite different bikes so not really comparable). Gaz

£900, five miles on the clock, and it's not black: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wisper-705SE-Torque-Step-Through-Bike/223995636245?hash=item34272e2a15:g:lDsAAOSwTSperBqw Or...... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WISPER-806-FOLDING-BICYCLE/254564570990?hash=item3b453b176e:g:0QkAAOSwEGVeFbcL Gaz

I like the look of the Rambletta Mrs Gaz is a tad taller than you, and has a Wisper 705SE, which she loves, and is also very good. Gaz

Seller's confirmed they're happy to box it if I arrange to send them a box Gaz