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  1. Alan Quay

    Bargain MTB rack and light kit

    TBH, it don't notice any handling problems with it high, possibly because the weight of the battery is insignificant compared to the human above it ;-) The rack seems sturdy enough, but I will keep an eye on it for signs of fatigue. I may swap it for a steel one as suggested (thanks for the...
  2. Alan Quay

    Bargain MTB rack and light kit

    I bought one of these t'other day for one of my bikes: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=121230570495&alt=web I've got 20ah of li-ion on it, and it seems solid as a rock so far.
  3. Alan Quay

    Is it Legal to Ride a UK Throttle Equipped Pedelec in Europe?

    RAF officers don't (so far as I'm aware) have a reputation for using apostrophes in the wrong place. Greengrocer's do. (can you see what I did there?)
  4. Alan Quay

    Is it Legal to Ride a UK Throttle Equipped Pedelec in Europe?

    I believe it's called a "Greengrocer's apostrophe".
  5. Alan Quay

    Hi.

    If you post up a list of your requirements you'll get a loads of sensible recommendations. Woosh and Kudos are always a good starting point. Welcome to the forum.
  6. Alan Quay

    Dynamo...

    I think logic has long since been abandoned in this thread. For under a tenner you could have TWO sets of battery lights that'll get you seen. For another tenner you could have a Cree torch that'll light the road for 100m. If you want to spend £30 all in you will be visible from the great wall...
  7. Alan Quay

    yet another example of how dangerous cycling can be.m

    I think the cyclists assessment of the Van driver as a "Muppet" has subsequently been proven to be an understatement. Dangerous meat headed Fxxk-tard would have been closer to the mark.
  8. Alan Quay

    yet another example of how dangerous cycling can be.m

    Yes, I accept that the cyclist actions were aggressive.
  9. Alan Quay

    yet another example of how dangerous cycling can be.m

    Nothing illegal about being a dick. Nothing illegal about calling someone a Muppet, or pointing out that they are breaking the law. Driving while on the phone: Illegal Assaulting with fist's: Illegal Driving an un-taxed, un-MOT'd and UN-insured vehicle: Illegal Assaulting someone with a...
  10. Alan Quay

    yet another example of how dangerous cycling can be.m

    Hopefully that moron will loose his license.
  11. Alan Quay

    Dynamo...

    Hmm. Has anyone mentioned that dynamos might not be the best way to go ? ;-)
  12. Alan Quay

    Dynamo...

    Instead of three dynamos, you could rectify it, then use a dc-dc converter to bring it up to whatever voltage you like.
  13. Alan Quay

    Dynamo...

    I might be wrong, but I thought that the EU had a rule that stated that lights have to be independently powered, not from the main battery? I agree though, a dynamo makes little sense. If I wanted to comply with that rule, I'd have some battery lights that charge from the main battery, but...
  14. Alan Quay

    giant twist express problem

    Blimey, this thread is full of coincidence!
  15. Alan Quay

    What watts?

    You need one that goes all the way up to Eleven. That's one more than ten. :-)
  16. Alan Quay

    Opinions on this bike please

    I have used revo shifters a few times, and I like 'em. Not as slick or fast as the trigger type, but perfectly adequate, especially on an Ebike where you spend most of the time in top gear anyway. One advantage is that you can move the rear shifter to the left. It'll be upside down, but I've...
  17. Alan Quay

    alien ocean aurora help 2

    Stick your meter on volts, DC. Connect it to the two battery terminals. If the result is a positive voltage, then your red lead is connected to the battery positive. If negative, it's connected to negative. Try it both ways to be sure. Edit: practice on an AA, or PP3 battery, and don't let...
  18. Alan Quay

    Building a bike for heavy hill climbing on country roads.

    Don't you go foisting your interpretation of 'bedtime' upon me! I'm a responsible adult, I know the risks, and I'm not harming anyone else. I'll choose what 'bedtime' is right for me. Also, while I'm in bed I think it's my right to choose between front or rear wheel drive, so long as my...