Stitch-Up

Thanks again everyone. As I'm overweight and unfit, I started out with the electric bike and as I improved switched to a traditional bike hence why the Ebco has been 'parked up' for a while! Now, as I'm 66, the benefit of electricity is attractive The bike itself looks as new so it's a shame to give up on it for the sake of a battery BUT, it's dependent on cost of course. Does anyone have a phone number for Jimmy as I searched with the details posted earlier in this thread and there were lots of returns John

Thank you all for the replies and suggestions. To answer a few of the questions:- Yes, I have tried to ride the bike but I can't engage any of the three power settings. I have considered trying to fix this myself as I do have all the gear. The battery is a pack of many individual cells all sealed together in what appears to be some sort of heat shrink with many wires emerging. I'm afraid that if I do split the pack I will pass the point of no return I have measured the voltage and can see 36v BUT, as many will know, while 36v can be displayed, if there's no capacity in the batteries, it wouldn't be able to deliver any amps/power. Also, the battery pack did show signs of 'swelling' and I had a heck of a job trying to remove the pack! A replacement battery pack for this bike is difficult to find and will cost a lot of money - circa £500. Cheers John

Hello all, I have a Ebco EagleLifestyle LSR-50 Electric Bike. Unfortunately, due to lack of use, the battery pack doesn't seem to have any capacity! The bike will power on but the LCD immediately shows Lo Batt. I did read somewhere on this forum of a battery repair service and wonder if anyone could contact provide details? The battery: 36V 10AH Lithium-polymer battery (slides into rear carrier). Thanks John

Had the bike a week now and ride to and from work each day since 10 miles a day. So far, thoroughly enjoying it. The only recurring problem is the chain coming off - sometimes twice in 1 journey! I'm guessing the chain needs a link or more removed - is there some way to check how long the chain should be? I know using an electric assist bike is 'cheating' but, after a week I'm looking forward to the next ride rather than it being a chore and giving up. I've been using a utility on my Android fone to track my progress - so far, my heart rate has peaked at 149 with an average of 137 - probably a little more than when I sit in my car

Thank you one and all for the replies, all very useful and helpful Fortunately the crank problem has been fixed and both left and right are now fitted tightly Really enjoying my first few days.

Thanks for the advice and links D8veh - fortunately with a well equipped garage we were able to fix it and make a full recovery

Hi guys I need to replace the left (non drive) crank on my Ebco Eagle LSR-50. I'm informed it's 170mm long but unsure if the taper is square or diamond! Does anyone know this info? Cheers John

Well, this morning was a more energetic ride to work, I pressed myself a little harder! I was making good progress until: 1. Hit a pothole and the chain came off, easily put back on. 2. The left hand pedal fell off. Couldn't fix it on the spot, so the last half mile was walking! I'm pleased to say there was no damage to the wheel but the pedal might be a little more difficult to fix. It seems the last part of the thread in the crank and on the pedal have stripped a little and I can't engage the pedal into the crank. I'll try again in an hour or so with a garage and tools to hand. Are these pedals simply tightened in or is some sort of locking liquid used? At worst, a new crank and pedal.

Thanks for the welcome MS and I guess without any spokes as I used to know them, I'll not be breaking them. I have to admit to being rather impulsive and didn't ride any eBikes before making the purchase. I did a fair bit of reading and then just went for it. If I've made the wrong decision then I have no one to blame but myself. I've not ridden a bike of any form for over 30 years, the Ebco arrived this morning with a decent charge left, I unpacked it and was straight out the door. John

Just downloaded Endomondo and will give it a whirl Looking forward to the ride home at 16:30.

Well, I have to give a 'headz-up' to Paisley Freight. I booked a collection of my new to me ebike from Durham at 9:50am yesterday and today I rode it to work First time on a bike in 30+ years and 5 miles and 21 minutes later, I arrived safe and sound and puffing a bit . For me, in my overweight and unfit state this really is an achievement. Now I just need som eway of plotting my progress over the weeks & months ahead. I know I can do this manually but, being a bit geeky, there must be a better way using my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Android phone Any suggestions? John

Hi Emma and thanks for your encouraging words - exactly what I hope to achieve. I'm hoping to receive my first eBike later this week and quite excited about it too My rationale is that I have to travel to work every weekday and occasionally at weekends, so why not use a bike and gradually wind down the assistance required as fitness improves - I really do need to lose weight as well. Yes, Wales does tend to have more than its fair share of rain but it's a beautiful place. I'm looking forward to a healthier lifestyle ahead. John

Well, I've done the deed and purchased an Ebco Eagle LSR-50. I could have researched for months and who knows, my decision might have been different. I'll come back and let you guys know my thought following my first outing Now I need to buy protective headgear. Cheers John

Suffering with research overload just now I'm sure I'd struggle without some sort of power assistance and would probably never arrive at work This morning while travelling to work I took particular attention of the road conditions, hills and pot-holes - power assist is definitely a requirement Think I'll need a set of those snazzy bluetooth weighing scales too so I can plot my progress to lose weight

Thanks for the reply and advice. When I started looking I found a plethora of offerings in the £699 - 799 price bracket and then many in the £1500 bracket. I'm not adverse to buying 2nd hand and could probably get something that did sell for £1500 for around £700. It's just not knowing what would suit my girth ! It does seem that many buy, discover it's not for them and they come back on the market again. I'd persevere a bit more - no gain without pain etc An eBike just seems to be a good option to loosing weight, a bit of exercise that can increase as one builds the energy to climb hills using more pedal power - that's my theory anyway. Cheers John

The title just about says it all really My main motivation is to reduce my weight and get a bit fitter! I've not ridden a bike for many, many years and a conventional pedal-power bike would be out of the question as I wouldn't reach my destination My workplace is 5.5 miles from my home and not to many hills in between but, I know I'd need assistance with them - either that or walk At about 18 stone I don't know if there are any ebikes out there that would carry me hence joining this forum. Thanks in anticipation John