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  1. snafu

    Basic question with hopefully a simple answer

    I'm with you on this pentium, My Scimitar requires a lot of ongoing TLC but if it all goes tits up I know if I have an adjustable wrench, a screwdriver and a hammer I can usually get it going again. :D TTFN John
  2. snafu

    Basic question with hopefully a simple answer

    Thanks Guys, Easy to see how people get into difficulty not asking the right questions. I see so many "Remove speed limit, Make it go faster" posts elsewhere on other forums. If I could average 15 mph for the duration of my trips I would be a happy bunny. The "Six Pack" became a Watney's Party...
  3. snafu

    Basic question with hopefully a simple answer

    Ah ok, Well that's obviously disappointing, and my basic electrical knowledge it failing me somewhat. :( I figured the Controller / Display would only care about the voltage and would display the capacity left accordingly based on the voltage. Likewise the controller would just take whatever it...
  4. snafu

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Thanks Old Groaner, Yes I think I might. Mom is a nightmare, "****ing Hitler didn't stop us going out partying, Bloody Covid isn't going to either". Me, I work from home, the only person I speak to face to face is the woman on the checkout at Morrisons each week. She even thought it was a good...
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    Basic question with hopefully a simple answer

    I was recently speaking with someone about upgrading my Vengeance. I had planned on fitting a more powerful conversion kit to it but if I'm honest I like simply riding a bicycle and pedalling with minimal effort. I'm happy (Not ecstatic) with it's 250w and would prefer to stay within the law...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Ok, Probably not of interest in the grand scheme of Covid vaccination rollout but..... My Mom (89, not in the best of health) still hasn't received her yearly flu vaccine jab. Just sayin.. TTFN John.
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    Petition to increase speed assist limit on E bikes

    I saw that petition a few months ago and jumped over to sign it but fortunately (IMO) stopped short and had a think about it. I think it comes under the phrase "Careful what you wish for". Pedal assist electric bicycles need to remain just that, a bicycle and easily recognizable as such. I...
  8. snafu

    New member but long time E-Bike rider...

    Ah ok, Good to know, thanks Nealh. :) TTFN John.
  9. snafu

    New member but long time E-Bike rider...

    Thanks Dave, vfr400 & Nealh, I will have to pull mine off and measure it. That one from ATM certainly looks to be the right sort of diameter. I guess due to the large "hole" I would simply stick to the back of the crank with double sided tape. I also found this one from Yose Power...
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    eMTB owners photo and ride thread.

    Although most definitely not in the league of most of the posters in this thread I thought I'd post some pictures from my most recent trip to Scotland. I was up there early November 2020 (England's lockdown part 2 started while I was there). It's a 2018 Vengeance (Yes I know, but sensible...
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    theft of electric bikes

    I have one of the "anti theft tail lights" mentioned above by Andy-Mat, works well and cheap. I also have a cable lock, again with a motion sensor and alarm which also works as expected. I know neither are going to stop a determined thief but all I want to do is make my bike less attractive than...
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    New member but long time E-Bike rider...

    Hi Everyone, Long time lurker and thought it would be about time joined and I introduced myself. I have a Carrera Vengeance (2018 vintage). It's nice to find a forum which doesn't simply rubbish these as a piece of crap. I think for what 90% of people want an E-Bike for it's right in the...