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It depends on exactly which samsung cells, and how many. It also depends on how the BMS is set up.

I have a special time machine that enables me to build all of my bikes about a year ago.

Its true, this last round of discussions were not the run of the mill, but a specific (and well mannered) discussion on legality/non legality of home builds. I can't actually recall a constructive thread discussing this subject since the most recent round of law changes. Perhaps it would be best...

3. Schwalbe Big Apples will work really well on there. 4. I don't know what cells are in that battery, but they would have to be pretty expensive ones to have a high enough rating for a 25A controller. I'd be concerned that the battery is not up to the job, and that the BMS has cut it out due...

A few months ago there was some discussion on here about energy consumption figures, and what is considered 'normal'. So, while I had my meter connected I thought I'd measure my (just over) 10 mile ride, just to see what I achieve. The results surprised me a little if I'm honest. I used 67wh...

So I don't think any of that means that my home built bikes are illegal, which means I'm free to discuss them without fear of offending the pedelec Gestapo. I shall have to find another way to upset them :-) Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Sorry, edited my post while you were posting. The gov.UK site basically says you don't need a plate. See edited post. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Is that true? Is EN15194 a requirement now? I thought the rules were just about rated power, cut out speed etc, and having a manufacturers plate? Edit: in fact, I don't believe a plate is a requirement. The gov.UK (admittedly very poor) site says: "It must also display one item from each of...

Hi PH, Welcome to the forum. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Having just purchased one of these, I thought I'd give some feedback. I've been waiting for them to come back in stock for a month or so now, so when I noticed they had some I ordered straight away, on Saturday morning. £247 including delivery, which I think is quite good value for money. It...

Yes, a Brooks would be my next favourite. My three main rides are all topped off with nice Brooks. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Elective operations aside, the biggest thing for me is tyres. The right ones make a huge difference. Every bike I get (and I've had a lot) I ride it for a few weeks with the stock tyres to remind myself how much I dislike them, then I change them out for either Schwalbe Fat Frank or Big Apple...

I have considered my response. In this thread I think two is the the correct maximum number of posts.

Its pretty much the same as the Gtech, just without the carbon belt. So, is the carbon belt worth £550 extra? Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Speed set on the controller (1 to 4.2v) normally means the throttle signal. It sounds like dodgy controller to me. Do you have another you can try it with? Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Good review, I'm sure it will be helpful to lots of people. I couldn't help noticing the front wheel is off centre in the forks. You might want to check it seated in the dropouts correctly. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

I can't say I blame you, just a shame that the wakners have won. See you over at ES. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

All petrol powered mopeds I have seen use a mechanical throttle. It's possible that it could get stuck open, but I guess twisting it back would solve the immediate issue, or disengaging clutch/gearbox. I've never personally had it happen. Hall throttles, (as used on every electric bike I've...

Not quite. When hall throttles fail, they can do so giving full signal. (I had one go like this so I know for sure). Under normal circumstances the brakes will beat the motor, so for most people it's not a safety issue, more about protection of the motor. I can imagine that someone with weak...

Did you read the OP? Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk