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When using Araldite (or most any glues), always clean both sides with Meths, and put rubber gloves on to work, as Araldite and the like, manage to glue human skin well, but while still soft, it can be removed from the skin with meths! Putting objects in a slightly warm oven, 50°C or less, speeds...

The study is published in the journal IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology :- https://newatlas.com/energy/battery-longevity-charging/?utm_source=New+Atlas+Subscribers&utm_campaign=2458a40d64-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_11_08_09_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_65b67362bd-2458a40d64-91540497 Its...

Of course they do...... I myself have never used one, nor would I as I believe that having an irritated car driver behind me, is really pushing my/your luck, especially if he is also a sufferer of "Night Blindness!" regards Andy

Are flashing white(?) lights legal where you live? Also, they apparently irritate some car drivers at night.... regards Andy

Thanks for clearing that up! I also prefer battery powered front lights, and I have two, which gives me a wider field of vision at night, and the likelihood of both being empty at the same time is very small. And if they are both empty, I still have the bikes main light which has been seldom...

I am totally unable to decide what you mean..... Do you mean the big heavy Bike battery, or possibly the batterie inside some bike lights? Photos and the name/model of the bike would also help, detailed and clear ones. regards Andy

Cute! And easily seen with almost all white! Thanks for posting. Andy

I understand your thoughts, but unless you are under 5 foot tall and/or overweight (you neglected to mention your physical attributes which are needed for a proper reply!), or have some major health problems with your knees, which a sport Doctor should evaluate for you, I do feel that you may be...

Don't touch it! It does not matter what is wrong, the seller needs to fix it, free of charge!! If you bought it on a credit card, you may have good reasons to get a full refund, which I myself feel is the best option for you. regards Andy

A very interesting program, that demonstrates clearly just how stupidly dangerous some 4 (or more) wheeled drivers are. But cyclists who go through red lights and similar, are not doing themselves or any other bike rider, any favours. They really should learn to obey the rules of the road. I...

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An important point for Jay, is that the battery must be (for the owner!) easily accessible. Some bikes make it very difficult I am given to understand. regards Andy

I think so. Nowadays there are ones hidden in lights, so the bike battery will recharge the tracker battery, but I myself have not tried one of these YET! I use a SIM phone card here with no monthly charges, and with cheap calls/texts. I have to send and receive a few texts each month to keep...

Interesting, well written and well documented, many thanks. Looking forward to further reading from you. thanks again Andy

Maybe posing a photo with a ruler, showing the dimensions, may remind someone...... Just a thought. Andy

You need several quality bike locks, use them each time you park. Connect to something solid! At least one sensitive bike alarm, with remote control. Some look and act like a red rear light, not expensive. You need a GPS tracker, running off its own internal battery, and recharging from the bike...

Rear (and front hub) drives, relieve the chain from having to pass motor torque, which I have also found dramatically reduces stress and wear on conventional chain driven e-bikes. I forget now the exact number of Kms, but on my first e-bike (bought 2nd hand, rear hub), I replaced the chain and...

You are partially correct power wise, but in an incorrect and totally impractical manner. The problem is as follows:- Connecting the horn to 12 volts needs an 18A draw, we are told. Using Ohm's law, this equates to an internal resistance of the Horn to be around R = V/I which is 0.67...

Yes it would, but be sensitive to possible moisture. Wheras about a dozen high wattage resistors, correctly connected, would still do the job, but for around 10 pounds or less, and resistant also to moisture ingress! If you managed to measure the exact current drawn, I would make up a suitable...

I like the fix, simple and easy to achieve, once the idea springs into the old brain box! And I am really pleased that you stuck with it, and that it also keeps the traffic a bit farther away. SAFETY FIRST! Regards Andy