BLADERUNNER

That's great. Cheers d8veh

Thanks for the advice. I would love to get a controller that gives 22 amps, but common sense must prevail. I think ill go with the KU65,and when I next upgrade to a bigger battery I will upgrade the controller. On the KU65 can the shunt be soldered?

Yes, my motor is sensorless.

Sorry,i should have put 350 watt motor.

Thanks for the info. The S06S looks like a good option. I have no problem with space though as I got rid of the battery rack and now use a bag in the frame, and the original battery died a long time ago. My current battery is only 10 amp, so as you say, the S09P is probably a bit too much. BMS Battery recommended this : http://www.bmsbattery.com/controller/543-250watts-sine-wave-controller-with-lcd-meter.html Any thoughts? Thanks again Russ

Ok. thanks for the link

Hi, I have not posted in a long time, but hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. I have got a 350 watt kit on my bike that was purchased from Alien ocean, and I believe the same kit is on the Aurora. I require a new controller for my bike (36 v 18amp max current). However, it seems that Alien are no longer trading, so I was wondering if someone would have any idea where I could get one. I have spent ages trawling the internet without any joy. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thankyou. Russ

Hi i'm all sorted thanks.Ive managed to make a couple of brackets at work.I think ive over engineered them a little, but better to be safe than sorry.I will post a pic when i get the chance. Cheers Russ

Thanks to all for advice and suggestions.Wishing now that my bike had V brakes!

Thanks Jerry. That looks like an excellent idea.This solution would solve another potential problem, because if i file the dropouts the disc brake caliper would foul the motor. I'll have to have a rumage in the shed. Thanks again. Russ

Thanks, here is a picture, which i hope illustrates my problem. [ATTACH]3671.vB[/ATTACH]

Hi all, i hope that someone can give me some advice.I am trying to convert a Carrera Subway with a 350 Watt Alien off road kit. With a little bit of tinkering i think it should fit ok.However,when i put the wheel in the rear dropouts it looks to me that the axle is not seated far enough in.I was wondering if it would be ok to file both the dropouts and some of the threads on the axle where it sits in the dropouts just to get a few extra mm. It is a brand new bike, so as you can imagine i am a liitle nervous about wrecking it, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Russ

Wow, over £400 for a battery!I have a Mk1 Torq that has a NIMH battery.The battery is doing ok,but when it dies that will probably be the end of the bike as well at those prices!

This is the approach i try to take.However, since flecc mentioned about using a mirror, i did not realise until this morning on my way to work how often i look over my shoulder, particularly when trying to navigate grids and pot holes. I think i will have to invest in one!(a mirror that is. Not a pot hole. LOL) Cheers Bladerunner

I have had my electric bike now for nearly a year, and have cycled in all weathers along the same route everyday day. My biggest gripe though are the pesky grids,many of them on my commute are truely horrendous.Some of them are a good 2" below the road level, and often have big holes around them where the tarmac has broken away.Of course when it rains you haven't got a clue how deep the water is! My question is what strategy do you use for avoiding the grids.Do you cycle as close to the pavement as possible and swerve out when you get near to the grid ; or do you take command of the road and cycle away from the kerb to miss the grid altogether. Cheers Bladerunner

Congratulations Flecc on the first 10,000 posts. I have only made a few posts myself, but i have been lurking around the forum now for quite a while, and have read the vast majority of yours.They are always very informative and a pleasure to read. Looking forward to the next 10,000 Russell

Sorry to hear about your tumble Brizzleboy.I too had a similar experience just before christmas, and ended up with a buckled front wheel. Although there is no guarantee of no ice, i now only use roads that i know have been treated.I have taken advice from other forum members and run my tyres at lower pressure for better grip in frosty conditions. Cheers Russell

I think i will give Langsett Cycles a call.They are about an hours drive from me, so hopefully they can fix the wheel the same day. I have suggested to my wife that we could visit the Meadow Hall shopping centre at the same time.Could be an expensive repair! LOL Russell

Thanks for all the advice an info. I think from now on i will alter my route and stick to treated roads only .It might take me a few minutes longer,but at least i should get there in one piece. Just got to get my bike fixed now! Cheers Russell

Thanks for the link fiecc. Just out of interest,is this a job i could do myself, or something that is best left to an expert? Cheers Russell

Hi all, taking my usual route to work on my mk 1 torq i hit some ice and my bike went into a big slide.Me and my bike both went down with a crash.It felt like i had taken the brunt of the accident;having suffered only a sore arm and upper leg,so i guess i was quite lucky.In fact it is my pride that has been damaged the most! I am cross with myself for not anticipating the road conditions,so next time i will take greater care. I soon realised that all was not well with the bike.The rear mud guard was broken and the front brake binding.On further investigation i noticed that it was a buckled wheel that was the problem.I was surprised at this because i did'nt actually crash into anything! When i took my bike to the local shop they did'nt want to touch it,so i was wondering if anyone could offer any advice, or point me in the direction of a shop that is willing to fix my wheel.I live in Glossop, Derbyshire but i am willing to travel to get my poorly bike fixed. Many Thanks Russell

Hi unfortunately, i don't think it is possible to derestrict the latest version of the Torq.I am sure someone can confirm this. Cheers Russell

I think that there are a lot of people these days who dont bother with repairs or maintainance to there bikes; they just throw them away and buy another one! Years ago a mechanic who had a faulty starter motor would strip it down and fix it. Today he just goes and buys another one! Unfortunately we live in a'throw away' society. Cheers Russell

Hi i get that range in pedelec mode.I have never tried to see what range i can get with power only as i like to pedal along. I would imagine it would be considerably less! Cheers Russell

Hi in restricted mode i get about 25 miles; and in deresricted mode i get about 17 miles Cheers Russell