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A decision has been made (subject to approval by management - actually, I think I'll ask for forgiveness this time). I have settled on a TDSZ2 kit. There is a minor complication in that I have a slightly odd and crappy BB shell. It's 73mm but that includes a plate on the drivetrain side for the...

Btw, I am a bit confused at why the crossfuse would struggle on hills, sure, the gearing isn't that low but in its lowest gear with a high assist mode I would think it would romp up if I put in reasonable effort. Would be interested in what others think about derailleur based Bosch active line...

Did an ebike conversion a very long time ago before kits were easily available. Anyway, that's ancient history. Was going to do a conversion last year but gave up waiting for stock. Looking again. I was thinking not worth the hassle and just buy a ready built bike but tbh that could just be...

I'll buy one when you get it into production. Have you considered airbags? How about this for inspiration? https://hovding.com/ I have not spent much time looking at it but the airbag helmet is supposed to work quite well and is a triamph of engineering...now, imagine LIDARR and an airbag that...

I kind of get your last paragraph and the sentiment. I guess the issue is that your safety is in a stranger's hands. It is also true that I have an anxiety disorder so maybe overly worried about certain things. Living on my nerves is not a choice I can assure you, it's not something I would wish...

Just getting back into cycling and not great roads here. Also, cycling slowly as recovering from an injury and that appears to further antagonise impatient drivers. Had a VERY close pass today. Was odd really as I was well in secondary position (did not feel need to take the lane) and there was...

Well, I did about 11.5 miles today. A few hills but nothing big. Was cycling very slowly. Quite uncomfortable with saddle much lower so can put feet flat on ground if needing to stop. Also cycling a bit further out from edge than usual whilst getting used to cycling with injury - wanting to...

Well, the hauling capacity of the motor sounds impressive. I may well change my plans. Looks like fitting a 38t chainring would be possible if needed. I'm usually wanting to cycle at well over 60rpm. On the healing front, the advice I got from hospital is that I do I need to exercise quite...

Well, I fractured my ankle Monday evening, and dreading a long weekend with no plans I decided to try a test bike ride tonight. Lowered the saddle a long way, put in my plastic boot, selected granny ring, and did maybe 1.5 miles with gentle hills. All went well apart from a bit wobbly as moving...

Your total weight is more that mine, bike will be similar, I'm a little under 11 stone, but won't carry as much cargo. However, with the 42t I'm down to 42 cadence at 5mph, I suspect the motor will not be efficient at a cadence of 42rpm and will just get hot?

Maybe this is a different thread but some questions on the bafang mid drive 250w kits. My bike has 26inch wheels and a 11-28 cassette. The rear derailleur may cope with a couple more teeth, possibly 30t but I doubt 32t or bigger. The current chainrings are 36 and 22. I see that 42t chainring...

Have been planning to install a kit on my bike for a few months, done a load of research, prepared the donor bike. Supply chain issues keep delaying availability of the kit and events are overtaking me. Just smashed up my ankle and will be desparate to get exercising it gently as soon as I can...

Ha, that's exactly what I have been telling people Boringly the paramedic put it there as a point to test for pulse in my foot so others could quickly find the best spot - but that answer isn't as much fun. The swelling has gotten much worse today and spread up calf muscle. I am really...

Had a little accident last night. Nothing to do with cycling, had a bad landing at a bouldering wall. Quite painful. Suspect I may be able to gently cycle in a few weeks but not fully under my own steam. I suspect 6 weeks to 3 months recovery and that really sucks. I really hope my ebike kit...

I had one just like that a couple of weeks ago...

I live in the countryside and the roads here are very fast. The speed limit through the village where I live is national speed limit. There is little interest in introducing speed restrictions as some folks worry about the asthetics of the signs and the police are clear that they would never try...

@Steve J H - Did you ever get to the bottom of the noise?

As somebody with an anxiety disorder I find driving quite stressful to the point I rarely do it. I believe I am a competent and considerate driver (and a considerate cyclist). I had to stop driving for a number of years due to seizures caused by mental health medication and have not got back...

I am still planning to get the DSGW02 (I think), but was curious what variant of the SWX02 whoosh sell? I see there are various configs including 36v code 9 (higher speed - lower torque - not one for hills) a 36v code 13 (more torque - lower speed), and a 48v code 16. From what I have read the...