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These two articles are very good at explaining this: https://electricbike-blog.com/2015/03/17/programming-the-bbs02-without-frying-your-controller-and-losing-your-sanity/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/electricbike-blog.com/2015/06/26/a-hackers-guide-to-programming-the-bbs02/amp/

I don't know if this sites will help you: https://www.bikeradar.com/features/the-best-mountain-bikes-under-750/ https://www.mbr.co.uk/buyers_guide/best-mountain-bikes-under-1000-394580

Great thread. Fitting the battery holder. Masking tape, 7mm wood Brad point drill bit or hinge drill, blacksmith short drill bits, I used a 3mm and 7mm bit (eBay etc), M5 long bolt, washer, M5 nut and spanner or right angle rivet nut tool Raised frame bottle cage threads (mine are not exactly...

Hi, I am looking to buy some winter tyres Schwalbe winter or GT 365 tyres Road and cycle path user. Thanks

A good tip is to buy a different colour missing link, the benefits care: 1. You can find it easier 2. It gives you a start and finishing point when oiling the chain.

Hi, other options are: 1. Carbon fork 2. Suspension stem. Lighter options, may not be cheaper depending on model you go for. A carbon fork is an option that ebike manufacturers may wish to starting incorporating into their builds.

Hi, I was wondering if spiked tyres are worth buying, such as these...

This helps if converting tyre sizes. https://www.tredz.co.uk/help-advice/guides-reviews/buyers-guides/component/wheels-tyres/tyre-sizing 27.5 X 2 25 is 57-584, 57 is tyre size, 584 is wheel size.

Hi, I normally run my 26 X 1.75 marathon tyres at 65psi during the summer. My cycling is mainly done on road and cycle paths, I do not go very fast, more of a leisure cyclist. How much do people reduce their tyre pressure for the winter months to get better grip in the snow / ice Thanks

Some of these might work out for you. https://www.bike-discount.de/en/search?q=Shimano+custom+12+speed+wheels

Hi, I would buy a gear sensor, it is something I wish I had bought when I first got my kit. https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/after-market-bbsxx-crank-drive-gear.32691/page-4

I added reflective strips to my rear rack to help drivers see me. My light is attached to my seat post.

Here's an American website reviewing fat tyres: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bikeperfect.com/amp/features/best-fat-bike-tires

What is the maximum size tyres that can fit in your frame and forks?

https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/fitting-marathon-plus-tyres.37698/

I use reusable zip ties to get the marathons on, put the bit the zip tie feeds through on the rim. It is hard to slacken the bit when it is seated against the tyre., YouTube has videos showing people using this method. I learned this the hard way, 2 broken tyre levers and a lot of swearing.

Hi, I was thinking how I could improve my rear visability during the winter months. I had some high Viz velcro straps that I used for running that I attached to my rear rack. The idea was to stop the bottom of the light (attached to the seat post) going into dead space. I have attached a...

I was out on the bike yesterday, I had my lights on and wore a high Viz jacket. A guy walked straight in front of me, luckily I stopped in time, I said 'whoa', he said 'f**k off'. I just cycled away so it was pointless trying to speak to the guy, the joys of cycling.

Hi, I was wondering if anybody has fitted a rear hub motor to a thru axle dropout. A thru axle dropout is 12mm diameter, a motor hub axle motor is 12mm high and 10nn wide. Would fitting a torque arm require no modifications to the dropouts Would this require a shim to fit inside the frame...

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