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There are legal maximum speeds that an unregistered e-bike is allowed to reach:- 15.5 MPH in the UK, which is around 25 KMH, the speed limit for the whole of the present day EU. So we are all in the same "boat".... I have only ridden about 5 or 6 different e-bikes (owned two), but on all of...

Please remember that the police everywhere are getting "cleverer" or "better informed" about e-bikes...... 250 watts is the maximum allowed in most countries, so they may simply confiscate and crush it, it being completely illegal...... If you injure someone while riding it, even if its...

Probably, if you are technically reasonably good, making your own. But if you are not fully DC trained (electricians for example, generally work only on AC!), you would be advised to be very cautious...... YouTube has some good videos for someone who is already reasonably trained, who needs to...

I cannot help you with a value, but plenty here can, so that should not be a problem, but you may need to tell them when you bought it! But I can assist in keeping the value up just by keeping the battery working, as they simply do not like being ignored for long periods. A long period could be...

Speaking only for myself, I am unclear as to what you have for a problem! I see that the axle fixing nut and washers are missing or appear to be either broken, or parts are removed or have fallen off, but the parts (disk/brake) you circled, are too unclear for anything better than guessing. But...

This may be of interest to some members here, but certainly not all! Enjoy. Regards Andy

I am sure that even if you are unable to source it, there are possibly a number of other controllers that can replace it. And provided you are a reasonable electrical DIY person, don't worry, as someone here, reading the details, will be able to tell you of a suitable replacement, and any...

This may prove interesting for any rider who goes well off road, who risks a fall (even ON road!), as its a free App, that will after a short period, alert up to 3 people by their phones, to the fact that the rider's phone has noticed an "abrupt event" possibly a crash or a fall, and the phone...

It was designed to detect slight movement, then an alarm is posted on your smartphone, plus a 100 db Siren at your bike. I doubt if a thief will manage to remove it from the bike, without triggering both alarms, but if you are so far away that you cannot get back to your bike in...

....... those who want best protection on a cheaper model! It certainly costs far less than most e-bikes do new, and even secondhand ones! This anti theft device is not cheap, but neither is a top of the range bike either, so this may provoke some possible thoughts for you as it is guaranteed...

Quite possibly fractured wiring or simply loose connections IMHO. Should be quite easy to isolate and repair. Andy

I weigh slightly less than you, and I have had two rear hub bikes, one for about 9 years, and the other one for over 3 years now. I have never had a spoke break. Also I ride in the hills on rough unmade paths and roads, as well as normal roads. I certainly do not think its the "norm" for them to...

Its almost a "fact of life" that second hand e-bikes have a dodgy battery, with a replacement battery turning a cheap buy into an expensive one. I just wish that prospective purchasers would take the time to join a forum and research the subject.....but that is the same for almost any hobby...

For those worried about "being seen" on the web, do please remember that owning a Smart Phone, rather lets you be "seen" far too easily, as they all have GPS chip. And on the phones where you cannot completely remove the battery, your location can STILL be seen by anyone with the knowledge and...

Its too fast to be legal in the EU & the UK, but maybe a slower, but longer range one might eventually be sold, who knows? For those who may be interested:-...

Already some good advice here, so I will only add that the battery (s?) needs to be checked fully. Charge it up and go for a LONG ride, is the easy way to do it in my view. Set the trip meter to 0 before starting..... A defective battery may effectively double the price of the bike before it is...

For the reasons you have mentioned, I have had rear mirrors added to all my bikes over the last 20 years or so, plus a helmet mirror, as I am worried about doing the same. I would not be without all three mirrors. I never need to turn around! Andy

To me, its sounds like the battery has died. Have you measured the output voltage with a reliable volt meter. If yes, post the value measured and the nominal voltage. Be careful, (in the case of some charge still there), not to short out the battery terminals. You may possibly be able to get the...

Well done, you may have saved yourself a lot of possible future trouble with your choice!

It is a good thing to always wear the right clothing and a helmet as you mention, it saves not only blood loss, but also a lot of swearing as well!! I must buy a better one than I have at this time, many thanks for the reminder! I myself, will not buy any bike with smaller than 26" wheels, and...