Marc Draco

Ah, good that at least destroys the argument that it's my fault then Woosh! Thanks! I'm still pretty p*ssed off that it's failed so soon.

I had to take my beloved Carrera-e back to Halfords with the E-22 error. That's the torque sensor. Four months! That's all - from new. Seems that I've learned a nasty lesson and while Halfords are going to fight me, I'm sure, it looks like this particular system isn't designed to be ridden without assist - which is what I do to save battery (d'uh)! I'm guessing (but it's an educated guess) that the extra torque I'm generating (even approaching 60 y/o) has destroyed the sensor. That's a very poor show really - I wonder if anyone else has experienced this. I've asked the store to replace it with a more reliable model but they're going to balk at that I'm sure.

It's a fake video for Adidas (I won't give you the breakdown) but here's an expert dissecting a similar but much longer video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOjOU51PJNc The problem I have with these is they encourage children to take these risks in real life.

My friend David Zaruk https://risk-monger.com/ and I often wax lyrical about how awful we are at balancing hazard vs. risk. I'm just a Padawan really but it's remarkable how we concentrate on the little things while completely missing the big ones. The obvious one is fear of flying but there are many more insidious ones that we don't even consider, yet put our lives (or health) at risk every single day.

I saw the dratted thing on YouTube again last night (I was in bed and not supposed to be on the computer) so I've forgotten what it's called. Is it just me or do these things seem attractive in theory but in practise the cost in tyre wear (and the maintenance of changing them) defeat the object? It's not like having a little bottle dynamo (I kinda miss those) for your lights. This latest iteration seems rather like the Zeta you've linked here Flecc (and thank you for that).

Starting to think I should check to see if my insurance has PL. I recall the guy mentioning it but I don't know if it was an option.

Not sure where we got with this but I just saw an eBike "hack" (I was too tired to see what the darn thing was called) but it was supposed to drive your back wheel VIA the rear tyre! It has regeneration too. Nice idea but can you imagine the cost in tyres!?

Oooo a Bosch crank motor... (excuse me a moment while I go take a cold shower)! Me? Jealous? With MY reputation!

Same on my existing MTB - they're coming off this one tout de suite! It's a shame we live in such a world - but we do...

Woah! Isn't it crazy how our vernacular can pinpoint our origin!

Something in need of development then before it's useful for the rest of us! (and "as useful everyday as the male nipple... OH MY SIDES!)

This is one of those things you see and then go "It's HOW MUCH?!" Definitely something for when the cost comes down.

That (sadly) is a very good point Soundwave. My bike isn't anything special in the grand scheme of things but it's everything to me... so looks like it's going to be an everyday lock, battery removal and eyes peeled! I suppose in time we'll get more secure facilities - but we only have one where I am that's already threatened with demolition.

Big? As in heavy? My last patent application was a decade ago (not cycling related) and we already had fairly good systems on cars then. Existing (rotational) speed sensors are almost there and already built into these motors. Looks like the issue would be with hydraulics inline to the servo, would it not?

In fact that sort of performance calls for lightweight anti-lock brakes. Presumably someone must have done that by now for the higher-end stuff.