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cheers, it'll be good to know. I've had some success offsetting the throttle voltage range to better match the reqd. controller input range but it doesn't soften the kick when the motor starts, and can provoke E04 alerts, so not worth while doing. Interesting to know if it's a motor characteristic or if firmware can tame the throttle.

I built my TSDZ8 bike two days ago and it's great except I need a throttle: not for being a fat slob and not wanting to pedal, but to do the mule track 600m long to my house.It's up and down and narrow with steep dodgy drops in places. My two TSDZ2 bikes had surprisingly smooth and contollable throttle response but the 8 kicks in at 1.52V and so far I haven't managed to tame it electronically. Is there anybody with personal experience of the official firmware kit or update service from the polish company ebikestuff.eu? I didn't bother with the 2's as I was happy enough, but if I knew for sure that a firmware update would smooth out the kick I'd go for it. Cheers in advance.

I was holding out for a Nexus 7, but got an iPad2 first, then the Nexus. The nice thing about the iPad is the SmartCover and instant switch on, very good build quality and slick and intuitive interface. The Nexus is half the price but half the screen area, good but not brilliant build quality, but easier to hold if you want to watch a movie in bed. I find I pick up the iPad if I suddenly want to check something on the internet, as it's so handy and portable, but use my laptop for longer net sessions.

yip... more comparative road tests/rallies like the Pike's Peak would be good; doubtless they'll come in the New Electric Age..

@flecc ta mucho, I fancied the Kalkhoffs: the Germans do have a habit of making things that work properly; but have jumped in and ordered a Tonaro BigHit anyhow; the customer feedback mentioned hill climbing ability a lot, and that's what swung it.

@d8veh cheers for that; well I've taken the easy way out just now and ordered a Tonaro BigHit, but I quite fancy building a leccybike too, so I'll look into your suggestion; looks like it should be a bit of a goer:-)

@Eagle cheers for that; I had a look at a Comply this morning and I reckon you're right; the weight distribution shouldn't be a problem. In three years time I'll probably have made up a replacement centralized battery pack, anyway.

hmph...they didn't chicken out: I did :-) Luckily they were there when someone told me about the €3000 fine for walking on the railway track, so I was able to bow out without losing too much cred. If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much space.... My Bighit might be in Granada on Friday! tara the noo

hi, Lynda, thanks for that; I like the looks of the Tonaro, except that the battery is out the tail; does that not tend to make the back-end wiggle a bit? El Chorro! Impressive place; took my kids up to do the Camino del Rey; chickened out; now through it on a Tonaro would be a first..

hello folks, this is a copy/paste from my Introduction Post--- hiya, had my first go on a hub drive kit clunker last week and am hooked. I never considering biking here because of the hills and the heat, but I reckon an e-bike could get me out more, give me exercise, and save the planet. I'm 6'1" or 1m85, 85cm inside leg, 85kg, looking at losing 5-10kg, live at 800m and my local shopping town is at 400m, 10km down the road. I want to get a bike which will get me with little assistance to town and back, laden with spuds and wine, and that is capable of slowly negotiating 500m of winding slopey footpath. Top speed isn't so important as climbing power on the return journey with little assistance at a reasonable pace. It'd be really nice if the battery lasted 3 years doing this round trip every few days. I fancy a different bike every time I read a new rave review! So far have thought about Kalkhoff, although really have to have a throttle for walking alongside bike, a Stormer, although... isn't mid-drive the only way to go up slopes, an eZee Torq because it survived desert heat in Namibia....hmm that BH-Emotion Neo Cross looks smart; uh-oh rear hub drive... Latest thing is I've considered buying a downhill bike (for ruggedness) and getting an Ego mid drive kit (expensive, but...) So any opinions on feasibility? thanking youse in advance in particular if any input from similar hill climbing types

hiya, had my first go on a hub drive kit clunker last week and am hooked. I never considering biking here because of the hills and the heat, but I reckon an e-bike could get me out more, give me exercise, and save the planet. I'm 6'1" or 1m85, 85cm inside leg, 85kg, looking at losing 5-10kg, live at 800m and my local shopping town is at 400m, 10km down the road. I want to get a bike which will get me with little assistance to town and back, laden with spuds and wine, and that is capable of slowly negotiating 500m of winding slopey footpath. Top speed isn't so important as climbing power on the return journey with little assistance at a reasonable pace. It'd be really nice if the battery lasted 3 years doing this round trip every few days. I fancy a different bike every time I read a new rave review! So far have thought about Kalkhoff, although really have to have a throttle for walking alongside bike, a Stormer, although... isn't mid-drive the only way to go up slopes, an eZee Torq because it survived desert heat in Namibia....hmm that BH-Emotion Neo Cross looks smart; uh-oh rear hub drive... Latest thing is I've considered buying a downhill bike (for ruggedness) and getting an Ego mid drive kit (expensive, but...) So any opinions on feasibility? thanking youse in advance