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@ph1 etc, it looks like you can get bolt-on kits to convert bikes so disk brakes can be used. I have no experience but it might be an option for you. Eg https://www.snapdeal.com/product/adjustable-bicycle-bike-disc-brake/669072189715

I saw those when I was searching for a KT display a few months ago, looked good value but I couldn't find any with a waterproof bullet connector to match my system, very happy with the compact LCD4 display I got instead. It's worth looking to see what new dispays are available, I think only...

Hi Nick, I have a Yose kit (bought last June for about £350, prices had jumped to over £400 by Christmas due to lockdown demand). It has been great for me as my first Ebike but I have since converted from Yose to system made by KT. If I was buying again I'd prefer to buy a "current controlled"...

The replies crossed - Huawei turns on gps automatically when you start a recording "session", but they don't record your heart rate continously (it is always displayed but it's only recorded when needed). The gps is internal on the watch as it works even if you don't carry your phone but I don't...

I'd guess they will be the same for speed & distance as they use the same GPS system, not sure how apps show maps and your routes but I'd expect them all to be similar. A watch will also give accurate heart rate and calories which I find useful so I can see my fitness levels improve on familiar...

Hi Russell, maybe a fitness-type watch would be a cheap and easy solution for you? A common and popular watch is called a Fitbit - either search in the box at the top of this website or look on Google etc. My watch is made by company Huawai the model is Band3 Pro, it cost about £50 a few years...

As a first attempt it was ok but needs work before I'd offer it to anyone else. Served with new potatoes, leaf salad & mayo. Leftover beer to wash it down. Defrost the frozen fillets in the microwave on low power. Mix a paste from tomato sauce, dash of worcester sauce, honey, demarrera, add...

A friend does a lot of cooking, I don't. Last night she was explaining something very similar but with added demerrera sugar (+ optional Worcester sauce) I already have frozen pork fillets and have been shopping today for any other bits I needed. Will try it for tea tonight ;) Any else got any...

Electric bikes can have the motor in the front or back wheel, or as part of the pedal assembly. Almost all legal bikes with the motor in the wheel have a free-wheel system so when the power is turned off they act like a normal cycle (but with a bit of extra weight because of the battery and...

A lot of my life has involved manual effort (hobbies, work, DIY) and a long time ago it became obvious for me it's a balancing act between the food you eat and the calories you burn up during a day. During winter I'm less active so don't need to eat as much, long days doing physical work in the...

A friend knocked a cyclist off a few years ago. Cyclist was coming across a roundabout, my friend (a ex-motorcyclist and very vocal about car drivers who don't look for bikes) approched the roundabout - looked but didn't see the cyclist - and pulled onto the roundabout where the cyclist went...

Cramlington in Northumberland expanded a lot in the 1960s, part of the growth included cycle tracks (with footpath alongside) that link all areas of the town. The system works well as the routes are away from the roads & cars, so are safe for cyclists of all ages & abilities. Surfaces are...

Spring is here! Another nice day and I'm still trying to find what setup suits me best. Today I tried mixing my Yose 26" rear with the 29" front that was on the bike originally. It rides very well off road but the MTB tyres are not so nice on the B-roads I normally ride on, expect the Curio...

Just back after trying @Sturmey 69er suggestion, it works nice off-road but I’ve had to remove both Curio tyres so on my usual B-road routes it’s a backwards step. A fun day out though

@Battenhall I had thought of it but the 29 rim I have has a different spoke count to the 26 hub motor. If local shops were open I might have taken gamble and bought their cheapest 29 wheel just to strip for parts but all shops are closed. Post here goes missing so is Ebay etc is my last resort...

Hi, I'm still learning but looked into throttles when I got my KT controller, more experienced folk will be along soon. There are several settings in the KT controller that let you change how it behaves, these are in the P and C menus (search the forum for guides if you've not used them before)...

@vfr400 - I had thought of ordering a rim and spokes but local bike shops are shut and getting post here is a problem (my last bulk order of 2 controllers + bits went missing and has never turned up), I might give it another go if I can't think of an alternative. @Sturmey - I didn't know 26/29...

Which thumb switch? Not sure if you're talking about a thumb-throttle on the handlebars or one of the buttons on the display? I was using a system with the same display as a commuter for most of last year (mine is badged as "Y02 - Yose Power" but looks identical), never had any problems and it...

I bought a complete kit for my first conversion and it made things a lot simpler and has been great. A friend bought a complete "cheap and cheerful" kit from Ebay - it's was also very simple to fit but it's been a big disappointment as it's very basic. I've also done a conversion using parts...

Not sure if you're agreeing with me or not, my point was I respect the advice from Sheldon Brown but it contradicts my personal experience. He says only steel frames can be cold set - my experiences tells me otherwise. Apologies if my answer was confusing, reading it back I can see how my point...