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You're mixing primary and secondary safety. Primary safety - lights, reflectors, dual brakes, slower riding (within the limits on your observation etc.) - makes perfect sense and lowers the risk at population level. Secondary safety - helmets, gloves, shatterproof glasses, low standover...

Isn't it step-through frames that mask the weight saving of small wheels? You mostly see them in step-through folding bikes or overbuilt BMXs. Given that there doesn't seem much alternative to step-through, the main benefit of small wheels here is in bringing a hub motor's climbing ability...

This is just normal iterative requirements consolidation. Based on the client's initial brief they receive advice about practicalities and implementation proposals showing how far their brief can be met. The client revises their needs until both parties converge on an achievable solution. Of...

That's exemplary... and I can imagine that having a great story to tell helps too! I'm keen to hear how you deal with that. I could let lunch go cold talking tech, the skill is not to do that but to know what people want to hear. Edit: I meant _need_ to hear factually, sorry, I wasn't being...

Katy we use our bikes in much the same way. I take mine out in all weathers but if you can avoid cold and high winds that'll reduce the weather factor and hence weight. If you have to carry a charger (can't leave one at a destination) that's half a kilo. For light weight we should probably...

Looks good and the upgrades seem a sound investment over 13k miles, although round here I'd have to upgrade the locks to match. I don't quite get the Loam dropper(?) post, I was going to suggest a SP12NCX as it's plusher than a Thudbuster. A frame bag is dead handy with 3 to "7" litres and...

Thanks for the tip but I've had to move to the smaller Dahon Curve and am toying with fitting an AKM 74mm motor. The fork's alloy but CH White have steel ones, only available in pink. When I get the tuits I'll start an I Wouldn't Do That IIWY thread.

Yes 16Wh/m x 40mi => 640Wh. But taxis can refuse to take stranded ebikes so for a disabled rider I'd definitely allow extra for range anxiety, misjudgment and battery ageing, even if 50% extra is OTT for leisure use. I needn't have allowed for motor efficiency though as it's in the 15wh/m...

Luther Rd looks around 15% for a 50m section on OSM and the worst Ipswich has to offer :) Is anyone acquainted with it to confirm or otherwise? Saneagle's favourite AKM128 would be half the weight of a Bafang kit.

But of course :) Very roughly: 20 miles x 2 (return) = 40 miles per journey. Consumption on the flat "not very fast" 10 Wh/mile x 1.5 (effort mostly from motor) = 15 Wh/mile. Consumption for that distance on the flat = 40 x 15 = 600 Wh The worst of the hills you showed = 80m estimated...

I use these on a 20" wheel bike and they're comfortable. Small wheels are lighter, the bike's upright and fits nicely on the train. Schwalbe Big Apple HS430 Tyre 55-406 20 Inch https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/tyres-small/schwalbe-big-apple-hs430-tyre-with-reflex-20-x-215-inch-55406/ SR Suntour...

If you reach a stage without a clear way forward it can help if you revisit your needs. Gather them all together in one post, one on each line. For each one rather than what the bike's like (needs to be light) make it what the bike does (lift into the boot). Put a figure on it if you can...

I thought this was your option 0 until I clicked on the photo ;)

At last, thanks for sharing, it can only be helpful to have a clear picture of the kind of experience we'd all recognise as positive. I think we should ask for the model of BMS used, to encourage vendors to recognise the BMS as a selling point. Risky cells are much rarer now so the BMS has...

Exactly what I needed for another steed but couldn't locate. I ended up folding strip to make a perforated wedge at the mount so as to angle the stand outward, meh. Nice to see Pletscher Esge available again here. Please keep the research tips coming...

There's this useful table of pros and cons of the various types of stands. Especially when fully loaded stands are more stable if you lock the front wheel. There are brake levers with a button for that or you can stretch a band around the lever. How do you folk go about researching your...

I call it skewering their own reputation, along with ducking questions like What's your business address and why isn't it on your website. My MUA bins them now so don't hold your breath.

Greenlance? I unsubscribed from them months ago, twice, and continue to be spammed ever since.

Another option might be to extend the DP18C remote's lead and enlarge the original +/- buttons using hinged plastic tabs.

It can feel nicer to have more control than constant full assist. As touch points are 'arcade button', 'long sprung toggle switch' and 'lever microswitch' in a neoprene cover on the right lines? They can be leant on bodily, equally you could have them on a pedal with bluetooth or a flying...