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  1. Artstu

    What kind of bike can do over 100 miles?

    No chance, whatever it is it certainly isn't a pedelec as we know them. 29 mph up a 9% hill !
  2. Artstu

    What kind of bike can do over 100 miles?

    and go up hills over 3 times faster than my best efforts. https://www.strava.com/activities/2169761078
  3. Artstu

    Interested in motorhome e-bike charging solutions, ie 12v to 42v

    Bosch used to make 12v chargers, I don't think they make them now though :confused: https://www.e-bikeshop.co.uk/blog/post/bosch-ebike-12v-travel-battery-car-charger/
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    Bosch gen 1 powerpack battery design flaw

    I know there were two types of lock fitted, one allows the battery to be fitted with the lock locked and the key removed, the other doesn't, whether that makes any difference to your battery I don't know.
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    How much drag above 15.5 mph on your crank drive ebike?

    Two hours ! I know if I tried to join a club ride I'd be off the back and wouldn't see them again after less than two minutes. What sort of club is yours? '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' My Bosch classic is hard work above 16 mph, a combination of slight motor drag the weight...
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    Came off today ouch!

    ouch, slimy salt by the look of it all on the paved areas.
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    Advice on e bike suitability for chronic pain/fatigue

    Mobility scooters have their place, especially for the elderly and poorly, however for some like cars they really should be used only when needed, certainly for some that will be all the time though. That's a very short and sweet little hill and you're still a youngster at 68 I'd say...
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    Advice on e bike suitability for chronic pain/fatigue

    Is that bikes or mobility scooters ?
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    Advice on e bike suitability for chronic pain/fatigue

    I have no doubt they would save the NHS millions for people with a whole range of illnesses, the trouble would be in getting these people to actually get out there on the bike and do some exercise. As an example my brother weighs 22 stone and my sister 24 stone, it would take some serious...
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    Advice on e bike suitability for chronic pain/fatigue

    Some suppliers will send out a bike for you to try and send it back if it isn't for you at a reasonable cost, well at least they used to do. adding your rough location may help.
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    Advice on e bike suitability for chronic pain/fatigue

    I was looking at mobility scooters and that got me onto e-bikes, my first one had a throttle which I thought I'd need, in reality I found it more comfortable to pedal rather than just sitting there. So my next bike didn't have a throttle and I don't miss it at all, however it sounds like in your...
  12. Artstu

    EU to vote on mandatory e-bike insurance

    I've not seen this mentioned here ? https://ebiketips.road.cc/content/news/eu-to-vote-on-mandatory-e-bike-insurance-1775?fbclid=IwAR2_NOHmoRaGw2sZU7hj-rGZrV5xr45QNaqX_QpxyA3ygL5g-Uf895-slQ4
  13. Artstu

    Ribble E-Bike

    A friend of mine bought a a Gain, she just went to the shop and bought it on the same day, test rode one and liked it so bought one, she also had mudguards and a rack fitted there and then, it was also on offer. It's really smart looking bike.
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    Sub £1000 full throttle bike for someone with ME (chronic fatigue)

    I found just sitting there twisting the throttle more fatiguing than pedalling on my first e-bike, so I wouldn't rule out some light pedalling.
  15. Artstu

    Exploding Pinarello

    https://road.cc/content/news/254557-video-battery-aftermarket-motor-fitted-pinarello-explodes-sending-flames-10-feet?fbclid=IwAR25GayQIA1XhBxfbkqWuMnlx4X62l6fNGBSmDdqAjXWCecXqcddHMgN6dk
  16. Artstu

    How to add photos to private messages

    Also you don't allow PM's to yourself
  17. Artstu

    How to add photos to private messages

    Not available in private messages though, well not here it isn't.
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    How to add photos to private messages

    I think the only way currently would be to host the photo you want to share on a photo sharing site, flickr etc.
  19. Artstu

    Cyclists claim they are being cheated from top spots on Strava by e-bike users

    You can set an android device to e-bike, and it will always be on e-bike as its default setting until you change it again.