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I have been trying to read all the threads about battery salvaging and building on the forum, thanks to all who posted that info, it has been helpful in giving me the guts to open the 3 non-working batteries I have. What I would like to do is salvage the 3 non-working batteries into a...

Yeah, I was thinking that, but is it going to upset the cyclists who get there first? Maybe I should just ask them before the light changes hehehe... I doubt most would keep up with my Aurora, but the next morning they may not be too civil when they see me again...

Or is it just a starting line for a mini-race? They have just upgraded an traffic light intersection here and added the advanced stop zone. I have cycled this route for years, but this has caused some strange behaviour now. This morning, there were cyclists entering this zone from the...

Thanks for all the suggestions and I don't feel so alone in my frustration! I reckon I would feel a bit better if I was trying something silly (and deserved to fall), but I was going straight uphill over a long bridge probably at only 5-8mph and trying to stay out of cars way, and just a random...

After falling twice in this past week trying to invent a new hybrid ice skating electric biking sport, I set out to purchase winter tyres. The cheapest set would set me back £80, and good (recommended) set well over that. Is it just me, or does that severely kill off the cost saving benefit...

So did you fit new winter tyres on the Aurora? I saw the ice too late this morning and slid and fell sideways, but survived with only a bruised ego and torn rain trousers. I am now looking for studded tyres for my Aurora. Does width matter? My current tyres are 26x1.75. Narrowed down to...

Yes Simon did mention that! I just thought it would be easier to just pop over with the little plate rather than the whole wheel - silly me! I know for next time...

Yesterday and today I've battled with my Aurora. All sorts of muck was in and around the gear set. I had to disassemble the motor in order to remove the plate that the freewheel is attached to, then by unplugging the motor wires connectors at the controller I could remove it completely from the...

Not quite sure what this thread evolved into, perhaps it should be moved to the pedelexxx part of the forum :eek: I realised a strange thing today. After being forced to use throttle only for a few days now until my freewheel spares arrive, I think that I actually really miss pedalling! The...

If only my bike had space for a bumper-sticker saying that!

Thanks for all the assistance, have sent you an email via your sales email on your website.

Thanks, but I think I may have worded my questions wrong... Do your gearsets come with the freewheel or do I need to buy a separate one? and do I need the (freewheel) tool to fit it? i.e. is it just hand tightened or fitted like an oil filter on a car that only needs a removal tool and not...

Hi John, so if I want to purchase the 7 speed 11-32t freewheel from you, does that mean I don't need the freewheel removal tool as it comes with the gear-set? I am a bit confused about what is necessary for me to replace my faulty freewheel and gear set with the one you are selling? Thanks...

Thanks for all the replies... I think that, based on price, and the fact that I do struggle to keep up with the throttle that perhaps an 11T replacement is a good idea. Flecc, thanks for the instruction page - explains a lot that I wasn't sure about. Regarding the removal tool, when you say...

Lately the freewheel seems to be failing, had to make it home on the last trip almost completely on throttle alone as the pedalling did not want to lock to turn the wheel it was just freewheeling in both directions. It was doing that only occassionally and for a few seconds in the last few...

Thanks for the suggestions, the Agattu XXL unfortunately doesn't have step-thru, he cannot raise his leg high enough to mount it (same problem as with my Aurora for him). The Powabyke shopper seems reasonable, has anyone done the lithium conversion, is it reliable, and a few internet searches...

After seeing me doing almost all my travelling on an ebike for a while now, my father-in-law has wondered if perhaps he should invest in one. The problem is he is 68, 6ft tall and 135kgs. He badly wants to lose weight, but it just seems to be increasing. I know my aurora is unsuitable as he...

I agree. In the event of an accident, the 350W motor will already null the "legal" status, so trying to prove anything with a separate "speed limiting" gadget will not legalise the bike any more than switching to medium mode on the power settings. If you want to prevent tampering, just lock...

I sent a PM as well, a few days ago... no reply? :confused:

Something similar... but... I mounted the second battery on the top of the rack - photos here http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/11931-what-would-happen-if-48v-alien-aurora-3.html The main advantage - it is still under the panniers (hidden and protected) and I can use...