A few centimeters is probably too much. You might get 1 centimeter on each side depending on how long your present one is (guess 110mm). The longest are about 131mm.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealed-Bottom-Bracket-English-Thread-RRP-19-99-/121166990702?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&var=&hash=item1c361d8d6e

I have used BA tryes before. I pumped them up hard and they were almost as quick as my Kojaks. They were the pre plus versions though.

 

Jerry

I left my bike overnight in clapham, and see what happened:

 

Some stupid and greedy thieves stole my £10 led light and snapped out the all the wirings at the same time.

 

Now half my leds are working

 

 

Anything that has a slight potential of value is stolen, I'm amazed how thieves behave.. can't understand them. Last time it was a £10GBP speedometer (which couldn't work without the other half) and now a led light which is operated via the main battery.... I bet they couldn't sell it for any price and just threw it on the bin after few days

Ok, I fixed the lights and moved the main light to a less visible location

 

I hope the new light isn't going to get stolen this time, otherwise I'll have to bolt it on the frame!

I received the tool to remove the crankset, but it doesn't seem to fit????

 

How do I remove it??

Use the other end to remove the bolt first.

Which end can I use? None of them seem to fit:

 

Unless I'd need a specific screwdriver bit to remove the bolt? It looks massive

Sorry to mislead you. Your Dahon has a hex bolt holding the crank on. You just need the right size hex key. Do you have a set?

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/9PC-HEX-KEY-SET-EXTRA-LONG-BALL-POINT-METRIC-1-5-10MM-ALLEN-ALLAN-9-PIECE-SET-/111108662723?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item19de97a5c3

No I don't have k so big keys.I'll see if I can get some bigger.

 

Thanks d8vrh

Had a flat because my tyre was completely used:

 

Only had maybe few hundred miles on it

Looks like to many burnouts and brake slides

I'm now using strap to make sure the battery does touch the front wheel and the pedals:

 

But it doesn't look stealthy AT ALL.

 

Any idea how to make it stealthier (apart than having black straps)

I'm now using strap to make sure the battery does touch the front wheel and the pedals:

 

But it doesn't look stealthy AT ALL.

 

Any idea how to make it stealthier (apart than having black straps)

I would have thought anybody travelling behind you would not notice,an obvious ebike,side ways the blue and white tape or whatever it is do stand out,also the wires hanging loose below the frame.try and keep everything black so it blends in with the frame,black duct tape or pvc tape and black cable ties to tidy up the loose wiring,finally pedal along with the motor,if you are travelling at speed without pedalling,any stealth is blown.

Yes, putting everything in black was one of my goal. But I was wondering if there was a better way to achieve that

Update on my conversion:

- I have dual big apples. It looks like it does take longer to worn out. But I only have them since 3 weeks. Time will tell.

- All sine wave controller I tried to date are damn bad. They are noisy over 75V, do not regen and/or are less efficient. I'm using back square wave controller.

 

Rear seat is finally installed (D8veh licensing!):

 

 

As you can see, I used 2 aluminium tube because I'm planning to convert it to rear seat. I'm going to have a test subject very soon.

 

Same for the rear trolley, I'm using this silverline one:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000LFYO7E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

For now, all seem good. I did a 30 mn run with strong start, max speed at 30mph, potholes, start&stops... It holds it well.

 

Next stage, get a test subject and put some luggages on it. I hope it's going to hold it. And it's 3 years warranties anyway

I love it!

 

Somehow I don't think that they'll honour the warrant when the wheels have melted at 30 mph

Yes I was thinking about replacing the wheels... Any idea where I could find cheap and thin wheels to put on it? Maybe pneumatic would be better!

By the way, none of my friends accept to sit on my little seat

 

They say it's too low and they'll spend their time staring at my A**..... :/

 

I'm thinking to maybe put the 2 batteries on the back hence elevate the seating position!

I swapped my 160mm disc brake for a 180mm one, and I realised it was too big to fit.

 

What's the best way to solve that?

 

Get load of washers to increase the height?

You have to buy a 180mm adaptor. The adapter is the white bit. You need one with a bigger step up:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-Rear-180mm-Disc-Brake-IS-Mount-Forks-to-Post-Mount-Adapter-180mm-/290808164665?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item43b5847139

What about this one? It's s bit cheaper with other colours?

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/201110836274?nav=SEARCH

Yes, that should be OK. When you come to fit it, you might still need a couple of washers if the disc touches the top of the caliper.

Thanks Dave, I purchased them.

 

I'm updating the battery box:

 

Bike balance is not anymore that nice, but it's way cleaner and more discreet. Strongest point is that I can take it out to charge now!

 

The previous battery and controller are now for sale.

Edited September 1, 201411 yr by cwah

That looks much better. I guess you can pedal it now. Did you wels up the battery yourself? What spec is it?