Recent content by Cadence

Ah yes. Chicken Tarka. The same as Chicken Tikka - only a little 'otter.

Only slightly related, but I recently bought a couple of alarms with an optional horn button from Ali. https://a.aliexpress.com/_ExI5QW6 They are surprisingly good for the money. I've used an adhesive Garmin adaptor on the back so I can swap them between bikes using handlebar mounts. Equally...

I've just fitted a torque arm to a Carrera Subway, which looks to have the same drop outs as the Vengeance. There are lots of them on eBay, but the one I bought is particularly neat as it uses the threaded mudguard hole. In my case I used a longer bolt to fit a mudguard and rear rack as well...

The maximum continuous rating is determined by the manufacturer and should be marked on the motor. It isn't legal for the user to somehow "derate" a 1000w. motor and claim that it is in a "250w. road legal" mode, regardless of what speed limit or amperage is set. You might not like people...

Rubber lined P clips will do the same job as a Secuclip on a single stay providing that the stay is long enough to reach the threaded hole in the fork. They are readily available on eBay and elsewhere in different sizes to suit the diameter of your stays. As long as you don't tighten the...

And the important bit is that the throttle will only work if you are pedalling. That makes it legal as it is pedal assist only above 6km/h.

You don't need to, he's since clarified his comment to include panniers in the mix. A picture paints a thousand words, so here is my cherished Claud Butler touring bike:- Notice how low the bottom bracket (and the pedal) is to the ground compared to more modern bikes. The chain stays slope...

You just don't get it! How do you propose straddling the top tube without swinging a leg over the saddle? it's that or swing a leg over the handlebars! For someone with shorter legs it's the bottom bracket height that raises the saddle higher. This then becomes a problem getting on if you set...

Unlike me, you probably don't have short legs in proportion to your overall height. If you did you would understand the predicament. It was never a problem in the past with normal road bikes, where the bottom bracket was lower and the chain stays sloped down towards it. You could be sure that if...

Short story long - my beloved "long range tourer" was stolen recently. I'd spent lots of time, money and enthusiasm building it up, and now it's gone! It was my fault. I left the back gate and conservatory door unlocked one night and it had gone when I got up. As it was the only item missing I...

Having both I can vouch for the fact that the Yose 250w (AKM95RX) is a better hill climber than the 350w. Unrestricted it will top out at around 18mph. The 350w. will achieve about 23mph and accelerates faster. For alround use the 250w. is the better option, but it is held back by the Lishui...

I have a stash of four (and counting) Yosepower Lishui controllers surplus from kits that I've replaced with KT controllers. The difference in control is like night and day and I wouldn't go back. Like you I was concerned about the KT settings jungle. But with a bit of help from here and playing...

I came to this forum looking for advice about ebike conversions. I had a lifetime in practical engineering. As I got involved in electrics I joined the Institute of Electrical Engineers and passed a PAT testing course, so I know my volts from my watts and my amps. How is this relevant to...

Sorry, yes Km not miles. Your maintenance is a lot better than some, but I think at that mileage (kilometerage? :confused:) your cassette and chainrings might be due for a change.

You say your Boardman has done 8000k and you do the servicing yourself. How many chains have you replaced and how often? Have you replaced the rear cassette or front chain set? If not it's likely at that mileage that all will be worn and need replacing. If you just fit a new chain on worn cogs...