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Ppeterjd replied to the thread What battery? (to replace swytch).I've got something like that (a Mk 1 Swytch) which I modified to reduce the bag profile and relocated a battery to a rear pannier (a...
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Ppeterjd replied to the thread What a revelation my Ebike is.With my old modified touring bike I also like the ability to quickly switch front wheels and cycle up local moderate hill on a short...
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Ppeterjd replied to the thread Smaller & Lighter eBike.You might consider something like the Temple Step Through. It is quoting a weight of 18.9Kg which I assume is all up. Not the cheapest...
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PThose who have read some of my other posts over the last few years will know that I am somewhat paranoid about the additional weight of...
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Ppeterjd replied to the thread Can I fit a light weight battery to my Decathlon 500e pedelec.Thank you all for the sensible advice. I'll stick with my converted (cadence) old tourer for local rides and use the more relaxed ride...
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Ppeterjd posted the thread Can I fit a light weight battery to my Decathlon 500e pedelec in Electric Bike General Discussion.I like most characteristics of my Decathlon Riverside 500e bike except the weight of the 11Ah battery for short rides. Is there anyway...
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Ppeterjd replied to the thread Help! Lightweight e-kit for coaster brake bike - alternate e-bike and 'normal' bike experience..Hi, Congratulations on achieving what you do with an extra 40kg of no doubt lively youngsters onboard. So it sounds as though you only...
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Ppeterjd replied to the thread Swytch bike problems.Hi, Had a problem very much like that in the early days of my Mk 1 kit. Controller was replaced under warranty and I was also supplied...
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Ppeterjd replied to the thread For Sale TGA Crank Drive Ebike.I bought/sold one of those on ebay about 10 years ago. Good at hill climbing because of crank drive (24V ex van/lorry? starter motor)...
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Ppeterjd replied to the thread Review Just joined. I am 79. Not ridden (normal bike) for last 8 years. Need more gentle exercise..It's the weight which I wouldn't like - about 25.6Kg I think. Regarding torque or cadence I have my old adapted bike with cadence and...
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Ppeterjd replied to the thread Assist cuts out occasionally.I've had a similar sort of effect with my adapted Swytch setup and (I think) only when using the Yose battery. The display has not gone...
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PThe adapted Swytch kit on my ancient tourer and the more recent Decathlon 500E are allowing me to continue enjoying some local cycling...
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Ppeterjd replied to the thread Should I be surprised?.I fear we are different 'animals' saneagle. I love experimenting but with no engineering background, that tends to be empirical. I...
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Ppeterjd replied to the thread Should I be surprised?.I'll let you know - I am looking for some but quite minimal assistance on a pretty light bike. Peter PS The said recovered batteries...