Chrisg149

Gosh, what a fount of knowledge you are! Any idea about serial number location? Unless it was removed the same time the Specialized stickers were added! Once more thanks again. Chris

For insurance purposes my old Specialized ebike requires a model name; even though it's not valuable. Does anybody recognise it? I got it secondhand and with help from the forum have repaired and modernised. Converted to direct hub motor from old independent motor with thin drive chain to hub, and also changed from unbelievably heavy lead acid batteries to lighter modern type. Thanks Chris. P.S. Any idea where the serial number might be stamped? I've looked on the underside of the main frame without luck. Thanks.

..but talking to farmers now in local Breckland pubs, wind-breaks to prevent erosion is what they say. Go ask them yourself. True, we are all aware that Breckland soil is sandy and loose; but that is only a small proportion of the county/country.

Just realised vfr400 it's you! Thanks again for your good technical guidance last year that resurrected my old ebike for the scrapheap. It's still going strong and enabling me to enjoy great countryside. Chris

Multiply my “occasional cycle around the backroads…” by many thousands, or millions nationwide to get a true perspective of cyclists’ scenic enjoyment. Electric fences are commonly used to keep livestock confined If hedgerows haven’t existed besides stretches of roadside for ages, why only now the concern of topsoil blowing away. I’m pro hedgerows that cover much of our countryside; just leave a few open vistas for us humans.

My closing sentence (above) does rather foolishly sound like I'm asking Pedelecs to act! I meant my anxieties aimed at environmental bodies and hoping forum members might share my concerns. (I've added this issue to the "Leisure" forum realising it's a more suitable listing). Chris

My closing sentence "So please can these fast disappearing vistas not be lost." Does rather foolishly sound like I'm asking Pedelecs to act! I meant my anxieties aimed at environmental bodies and hoping forum members might share my concerns. Chris

(Originally posted on General Discussion forum before realising this "Leisure" forum more appropriate). One beneficial outcome of coronavirus restriction has been the growth in cycling. It’s so nice to see families out enjoying this healthy pursuit. So, armed with a scenic bike route leaflet I went to explore rural Norfolk (on my old resurrected electric bike thanks to Pedelecs technical forum advice). However, many of the picturesque vistas had been encroached on by fresh roadside hedgerows. I’m all for these rich wildlife habitats, but can new hedgerows be limited to between fields rather than roadside? Doing so would protect hedge wildlife exposure to fatal traffic and also restrict dangerous blind corners for vulnerable cyclists. There’s nothing like cycling down country lanes with open views of English countryside. So please can these fast disappearing vistas not be lost. Chris

You'll often see broken lamp lens lying on a round-about from a minor car prang. However, on a bike there is no such thing as a "minor prang"! Any contact is potentially lethal! Therefore, I always get off and cross as a pedestrian and I'm still here to tell the tale!

One beneficial outcome of coronavirus restriction has been the growth in cycling. It’s so nice to see families out enjoying this healthy pursuit. So, armed with a scenic bike route leaflet I went to explore rural Norfolk (on my old resurrected electric bike thanks to Pedelecs technical forum advice). However, many of the picturesque vistas had been encroached on by fresh roadside hedgerows. I’m all for these rich wildlife habitats, but can new hedgerows be limited to between fields rather than roadside? Doing so would protect hedge wildlife exposure to fatal traffic and also restrict dangerous blind corners for vulnerable cyclists. There’s nothing like cycling down country lanes with open views of English countryside. So please can these fast disappearing vistas not be lost. Chris

Success. Bike back to working order. Routine for many; but first time in depth repair for me. Many thanks to forum and especially vfr400 for patiently steering me. Chris

Okay. Compact version KT LCD4 ordered.

Thanks. Will leave loop connections open. Controller is matched with my existing simple KT 880 display when sold as a kit. (Display correctly illuminates). Does it matter that all three phase wires will continuity buzz when any one source colour is tested?

Fluctuating 5v appearing now on all three sensors:). Applying slight throttle I was hoping for some rotation (motor as above photo not in hub/wheel). However, nothing. With power off all three phase wires read linked closed circuit when continuity tested. My bike is very basic with only throttle, display and motor. I was getting wheel twitching before motor removal. Controller link below includes connection diagram as unsure if Cruise, EABS and Speed limit wires should be looped? Thanks. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32759840253.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27974c4dmj7k69

Found/fixed bad soldered connection. Continuing to test.