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And given that it seems like your local bikeshop is happy to do the work, buy a pair so they match.

Me too - do you have any trips planned? If so, feedback on how it all goes with the ebike side of things would be good. As for the 'chain snapping' thing and 'camping kit load' etc raised by Andy - I've absolutely no experience of touring on an ebike but have done a lot of fully loaded touring...

I'm going to disagree with you on that point - I have three different B17 on separate bikes and all, repeat all of them, have adjusted their shape over time as my weight and perspiration have moulded them to my particular shape. What I would say is though, that they are all slightly different...

Oh boy - stand by for some hearty discussion on this one. I don't have experience of a front hub motor (yet - building soon though) but from posts by those more knowledgeable on the subject, I suspect that having such power in the front wheel could be troublesome for the inexperienced rider. I...

I like that - must remember it :cool:

Lower tyre pressure will increase rolling resistance a little bit but compare that to carting a pair of heavy shocks on the fork around. For those who have not ried it yet, lower your tyre pressure by 0.5bar at a time to feel the suspension effect of pneumatic tyres - you might be pleasantly...

Could you not use one of the many different shaped Dremel type tool bits to elongate the existing hole?

@Woosh is that 70Kg or 70 years :confused: (or both). So are you saying that front suspension gives an added layer of comfort or as @Lizt asks, is it for aesthetic reasons? if the latter ...... then them blessed marketeers have a lot to answer for!

The wider the tyres and the lower the pressure, the more comfort can be had. Finding the right lower pressure that doesn't result in 'pinch punctures' is different for each rider weight etc. Many, many riders put the highest pressure into their tyres in the belief that rolling resistance is...

I can't say I've ever worked out why suspension forks are so favoured on bikes that are not used for mountain biking (and by mounting biking, I don't mean forest trails, canal paths and the like). They are heavy and add to the weight of the bike. With the right width tyres and tyre pressure, a...

A gave all my Marathon Plus tyres away -why? Firstly the ride feel is not great and because on the rare occasion that I did get a puncture, I found them an absolute sod to remove/replace. Yes, I know there are techniques to getting tight tyres on/off and I've used them all but on my rims those...

The price of a hand built wheel then? For guidance > Spa Cycles charge £99 for a 36 hole wheel on 26" or 700c rim with a standard Deore hub - I don't know if they build wheels onto hub motors though > If you were buying the rim (around £25 plus p&p) and spokes (£20) plus then someone's time to...

Irrespective of V or Canti or Magura rim brakes, a 3rd brake on a tandem is desirable for long descents to 'share' the load amongst all braking surfaces. On our tandem the 3rd brake is a rear disc - that combination has worked well for us. I think you've been unlucky with your Maguras - I've...

That's an interesting point of view about the brakes, the 8kg of potatoes, 40km/hr etc. and the donar bike which is using 'V' brakes In determining if those brakes might be sufficient, I'd like to offer my own experiences and that is, > I have done a fair few thousands miles cycle camping...

For front vs rear hub, there's plenty of comment on the forum but start with this recent posting here. The general view seems to be a rear hub is preferred unless you have a specific reason for a front hub and certainly with motors of the power you are looking at, the rear hub motor definitely...

Oh dear, all those adverse comments about front hub motors - did anyone mention this to SWYTCH BIKES - their business model is all about front hub motors - and of course, our estimeed forumite @Woosh sells front hub motors too - I can't imagine he'd knowingly sell something 'dangerous' or...

I think your own description sums it up . The details missing relate to the telescope they see any purchaser coming with.

Firstly, I am a tandem rider (Santos Double travel) and have toured extensively in hilly terrain with camping kit on board. Our tandem is not fitted with an Arai drum brake but instead, has a cable operated disc brake (can't recall the size at the mo) as an alternative 'drag' brake and it...

@Woosh - the hysteresis - now that is an interesting point and I'm struggling to remember my electronics, but I think the issue is something like this: Scenario: > no/low load current and V1 greater than V2 so D1 conducts (D2 doesn't so Pack 2 isololated) > load is applied (you switch the...

Nice one @WheezyRider - I've read the write-up and it gives folks the key points to consider.