Phil T

Hi Mark, I got my de restriction instructions today..wow, what a difference! The bike now shoots off with my not inconsiderable bulk hanging on for all I'm worth! Hills are not a problem any more and it got to 35mph before I bottled out.. Used about 1 bar of charge to do 5 miles though..but that was really using it to the full..longer distance reports to follow. The rear calliper on my bike is just marked Clarks..pictures show the instal which is OK but not much room to spare. Brake performance overall is marginal at best.. Overall I'm well pleased..but I can feel temptation already starting to wonder about what this kit would be like in a quality chassis.. Watch this space, Cheers, Phil.

Hi Mark,my calliper went on OK, There was a spacer on the motor which I ende up removing and it then fitted fine. I'm away this weekend but when I get home I'll have a look at the calliper and give you some details. I agree with d8veh though, the cable calipers are not great so finding a way to fit your hydraulic would be favourite. I haven't bothered with the cut out levers.. Cheers, Phil.

The bolt through the torque plate is hard up against the aperture in the swing arm and therefore can't move..

If anyone knows how to turn the photos around I would appreciate it, they appear the right way up on my screen but alas not yours!! My apologies gents.....

Is there a problem with my photos gents? First time I've downloaded any..they are right way up according to my I Pad but I did notice the thumbnails were upside down... Torque arm on the offside if you look closely..

Evening All, Well, after two days of enjoyable if a little challenging work my new bike, which I'm calling Green Machine is finished. As a complete novice I found the rear wheel fit a little challenging..I didn't expect to have to change the freewheel and the one from the original wheel was not a screw on type. A suitable unit was sourced and fitted..and after a little messing with the rear disc it all fitted fine. A big thanks to Cyclezee for supplying the torque arm and much helpful advice..sorry for disturbing you at home! I've now set the LCD controller up..can anyone advise if setting the speed to max fully de restricts the motor? On the first test ride I was a little disappointed with its hill climbing but it does have my not inconsiderable 18 stone bulk to carry around..on the flat it flys along nicely! More to follow when I've done a few more miles. Cheers, Phil.

Hi Mark, My kit arrived today too..I have resisted the temptation to open it as I'm off on holiday 1st thing tomorrow.. I was thinking the same about the 1000w motor..better too much than too little though eh? Can always run it at a lower level.. I'm back next Monday and looking forward to putting my kit together then.. Meantime I'll watch your progress with interest.. Enjoy! Cheers, Phil.

G' Day All.. Phil form Milton Keynes signing in..very much a newcomer to the world of E Bikes. Recently retired motorcyclist looking to still enjoy a little power assisted cycling around the redways of MK. Just about to start converting my Apollo Gradient with a Cyclotricity rear wheel kit.. Watch this space..

Watching this thread with much interest..i'm another newcomer about to embark on the same conversion...