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  1. cyclebuddy

    Almost there?

    You'll be fine with that usage for many years, provided you look after it properly (plenty of advice in other threads here), and provided you don't fall into the canal (as did happen to another member here).
  2. cyclebuddy

    Almost there?

    IMHO it looks very good value given the features/equipment level, especially at its current discounted price. The only things I'd be wary of are that it weighs 33kg which is very heavy if you need to manhandle it, and that the price of a replacement battery if you ever need one is half the price...
  3. cyclebuddy

    Help! Fiido D21 or Woosh Rambletta

    Yes, I've seen it. That regurgitated "news" is only about 4 months old, and long since corrected. Again much crap spouted about derated motors: No it isn't. It's marked as 250w for EU compliance. It's the same with their M1P/M21 model. But actually finding that out would be far too difficult...
  4. cyclebuddy

    Help! Fiido D21 or Woosh Rambletta

    I looked at many folders before buying my own Fiido and dismissed the Rambletta because the Fiido: 1) Is lighter to carry 2) Trolleys better (can be pushed easily along a station platform) 3) Has a bigger battery 4) Is cheaper What the Rambletta has is: 1) It's a low step if that matters 2) It...
  5. cyclebuddy

    Is it safe to connect a 40W elecric blanket to my ebike battery?

    Here's my Fiido D11 36v 417Wh seat-post battery powering my inverter. So it goes battery to Buck (silver box) then to the inverter; that's giving me 3 x 12v outlets, 6 x USB, and one 240v mains socket. The issue for you here would be the £10 120w Buck I chose limiting current (i.e. it's the same...
  6. cyclebuddy

    Help! Fiido D21 or Woosh Rambletta

    Well, @Bonzo Banana, what a great shame you didn't bother to even read my own review and ongoing commentary (which isn't entirely flattering), because that answers most of your issues. The few other issues you raise have all already been discussed in several other threads on this forum by other...
  7. cyclebuddy

    Help! Fiido D21 or Woosh Rambletta

    I think both bikes are worthy of consideration. I've been riding a Fiido D11 - the cadence sensor version of the torque sensor D21 for over a year now. My initial thoughts and ongoing updates (inc a warranty claim) are here. Whilst I respect everyone's opinion, @Bonzo Banana's critique is for...
  8. cyclebuddy

    Is it safe to connect a 40W elecric blanket to my ebike battery?

    I don't think the 12v blankets are up to much; there are plenty of reviews of all types on YT, many from Van Lifers (those living permanently in vans). My take is that 50w isn't much by way of heat output at all, and hardly any 12v ones have any option to adjust heat (at best it might be...
  9. cyclebuddy

    Battery life

    lol. I think that's hysterical, but true! Ditto. Maybe I'm late to the party, but my "holiday home" was bought as a write-off and rebuilt/renovated to be as eco as it could be... it is far "greener" than a modern build: oak and lime circa 1850, it's naturally warm, and I'll retire (properly)...
  10. cyclebuddy

    Battery life

    You see @flecc, you're making arrogant assumptions about me too when you actually know F-all about me too. I sold my Mercedes at my main home and so now choose to use public transport (in a city), but I still have my diesel VW van at my holiday home for day trips with my e-bike. Does that make...
  11. cyclebuddy

    Battery life

    I did. Why don't you? We are actually singing from the same hymn sheet. Wake up!
  12. cyclebuddy

    Battery life

    What you stated in post #187: And then you state: So get on a bus or a train (strikes aside). I too live in a city. It takes a massive change of thinking and I'll admit it's an education. I got rid of my car last month and now take I take a taxi, get on a bus or train and choose to live...
  13. cyclebuddy

    Battery life

    It gets scrapped at some point. The energy used scrapping any vehicle (petrol, diesel or EV) and creating a new vehicle just isn't justified by any measure, especially when you're just driving 400 miles a year. In all honesty, that train of thinking is exactly what the marketers want you to...
  14. cyclebuddy

    Battery life

    Yes, I know. I was in truth making a wider point. How much C02 was created scrapping your previous car and making your new Nissan Leaf? EDIT: How do you justify that doing just 400 miles a year? Thank you for supporting/plumping-up my Pension. It's already paying handsomely.
  15. cyclebuddy

    Battery care question

    From what I've read, charging in sub-zero temperatures isn't good. As Neal says, get some new keys and keep/store/charge your battery in the warm, especially given that the cost of a replacement Bosch battery would be absurdly expensive.
  16. cyclebuddy

    Battery life

    I'm actually agreeing with you. Where I do disagree with you is that if you really want to actually help the planet instead of pretending to be "doing your bit", why don't you just get rid of your car altogether (EV or otherwise)? All energy creation is polluting (even turbines, solar...
  17. cyclebuddy

    Battery life

    I saw a graph the other day that suggested that 42% of the worlds electricity is still being generated by coal. If that is the case, 42% of the energy you're chucking into your EV is still heavily polluting our planet, it's just not polluting your own back garden. I certainly do invest in...
  18. cyclebuddy

    Battery life

    Off topic @guerney. Don't the Chinese make (pretty good, no compromise) copies, as they also do with Naim and other amp classics - even down to the case cosmetics? What you really want is a pair of exposure XVI's - same 100w high current approach and as rare as hens teeth. I bought a new pair...
  19. cyclebuddy

    Looking to purchase an Ebike through finance or Cycle to work scheme.

    Vive sold Fiido and offered cycle to work schemes, but they've just ceased trading. There's Bicycleland who sell Fiido and ADO among other brands and offer Klarna/Paypal/Zip staged payments, but not CTW schemes AFAIK. The trouble with CTW schemes is they cost the retailer money, and there's...
  20. cyclebuddy

    Help! Stabilisers for Adult Ebike

    Adult Stabilisers - Roodog Electric Bikes