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  1. vidtek

    Older Freego Eagle replacement controller suggestions

    I think the grey wire that is not connected is probably to put the controller into "learn mode" The dimensions are: 87mmx 32mm x 65mm, a small controller indeed. Here are some more 'photos I took :
  2. vidtek

    Older Freego Eagle replacement controller suggestions

    Hi d8veh, thanks for the reply (and your previous welcome advice). I'll have to pull it apart and measure it, I think it's a pretty standard size physically. I would think it would be a sensored motor as there are no external halls or magnets. The motor is a rear hub 250w 36v with a green...
  3. vidtek

    12 volt and usb power sockets on e-bikes

    Just an idle question-is there an off-the-shelf kit for adding this to the e-bike? I designed and built one for my Whoosh Sunbear, Using a regulator from RS components: Switching Regulator, 15 → 36V dc Input, 12V Output, 1AStock no.: 666-4385I I have since sold that bike and miss it on my...
  4. vidtek

    Older Freego Eagle replacement controller suggestions

    Edit- I think I may have posted this in the wrong thread-perhaps it should be in technical? I recently bought a bike from an older member here Mike63 for a bargain price:). I am having the battery re-celled by BGA reworking after taking advice from various members on this forum, I was...
  5. vidtek

    Who was right?

    Bet she doesn't monitor your posts on here!
  6. vidtek

    Why Derailleurs gears?

    ahhh,..... but those far Easterners velly clever
  7. vidtek

    Pedelec community support for DIY battery pack replacements

    Thanks anyway, no hurry as long as it's available before our Euro trip.
  8. vidtek

    Pedelec community support for DIY battery pack replacements

    Trex- That's the upside-we older farts have time to spare. The video didn't advocate repair of individual cells, just a how-to on replacing the lot with good quality new cells and BMS. I suppose it would be up to the user, replace an individual failed cell if the battery is good otherwise, but...
  9. vidtek

    Who was right?

    OK, all my instincts on this I confess are pretty much out of date from the '60's and tainted by 33 years of Perth drivers. You would never attempt these sorts of manoeuvrings in downtown Perth, it would be absolute suicide. Drivers there have one aim, to get there before everyone else and...
  10. vidtek

    Pedelec community support for DIY battery pack replacements

    I agree it's not for the total newbie, but we were all one once. If you carefully review the video you will see his testing of batteries and purchase only of good quality types precludes the necessity of having to match them, I think he said at one point all the cells in a batch were perfect to...
  11. vidtek

    Why Derailleurs gears?

    Now that would really be something Alan.
  12. vidtek

    Who was right?

    The only time a cyclist should venture to the outside of the lane is when they intend to turn right, anything else is just dangerous, it happens all the time, one bunch of cyclists sauntering along on the left of a queue of traffic, and the one or two wallys belting up the outside between the...
  13. vidtek

    Who was right?

    Chris- That makes sense, but this was a suicidal testosterone fuelled male.
  14. vidtek

    Freego battery Replacement

    d8veh- I tend to disagree with you about not being a job for amateurs, I myself have replaced many battery packs individually over the years, mainly power tools, but I did have access to some decent tools in my factory, as well as an industrial spot welder (I still have a half interest in my...
  15. vidtek

    European trip with bikes, what spares etc?

    Eddie- Thank you for this enlightening post, some really good tips for me. You seem to be a very serious helmet and lycra type cyclist, we are just poodlers, we like the pace of cycling as against driving everywhere, you see so much more. The post-it tip is especially good, thanks. Can't see...
  16. vidtek

    European trip with bikes, what spares etc?

    Angel, there's a plethora of rules and regs. for the car I know, it was way easier in 1970! Good idea about contact list, I'll make sure it's all on a thumbdrive stashed away with the spare tyre in the car just in case, put it on my tablet and smartphone too as well as a cloud service. I've...
  17. vidtek

    European trip with bikes, what spares etc?

    Thanks Kiwi man.
  18. vidtek

    European trip with bikes, what spares etc?

    He is a real adventurer, I'm 4-5 star hotel man all the way, when in the outback B&B's just a casual bike ride to the nearest tavern or restaurant is more our style. Sorry to disappoint.
  19. vidtek

    European trip with bikes, what spares etc?

    Biking in Switzerland?? errr Alps?? Must be a better man than I gungadin.
  20. vidtek

    European trip with bikes, what spares etc?

    Finally took the plunge, sold the house, gave the boy some cash to build a granny flat for us on his place so we will soon be footloose and fancy-free. While the extension is being built, we are going to take a couple of months out to see all the places in Europe we have been aching to see...