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I agree, it's a shockingly poor document for the government to publish, but crucially it does not mention a weight limit, leading me to believe that there is not one. I assume this means that I can now build a bicycle rickshaw, with enough room for 3 people and luggage, and a low geared/high...

This question comes up frequently. I've often wondered what the Haynes Bike Book is like. It seems to get positive reviews...

https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules

Me too, I'm pretty sure 40k weight limit has been removed.

Oldtom is your man. He's always recommending people buy mopeds.

I can confirm the second one is steel.

When you change to lower gear, your legs will generate less torque, so the bike will give less assistance, so you will go slower. When your speed drops sufficiently that your legs are once again generating more torque, the motor will assist more. Torque sensored bikes are really aimed at the...

Also, can we have a pic of the controller, and its connections please.

Get a pic on of the meter so we can try to help.

Do you have a multimeter?

(Edited my post to avoid confusion)

Over the last few years the accepted wisdom has been that self builds don't make financial sense so are only worth doing if you want something unusual, are an enthusiast, or already have a decent bike you want to convert. I have just built two bikes for my neighbours. Reasonable quality second...

If she's not interested in significant hills or going fast, 3 speed should be fine.

Both my 3/4 speed hubs are on electric bikes, and in daily use. If you are not bothered about high top speed pedalling (above 15mph) then they are fine. I don't do serious hill climbing with them, but I almost never use first gear. My wife uses the 3 speed to take the boy (just over 4 stone)...

I have 3 speed hub (actually it's the old 4 speed, but 1 and 4 are the same as the modern 1 and 3 ratios) Its fine. In fact, it my favourite bike. My wife Has a 3 speed too. On my electric MTB I have 24. I really only use 2. On my un-powered bike I have 21, and use all of them.

Heres my cruiser. Front wheel drive, 4 speed shimano hub, V-brakes, ape hanger bars, balloon tyres, and a comfy saddle. Built from a Trek Clyde (hard to find but worth seeking out, as easy conversion).

Where have you found a 58% hill?

Most controllers are clever enough to spot 5v and 0v as throttle fault/not present. That's why the signal is 1-4v.

...and a cable car.

I bought the second one, and will let you know when it turns up. I get the feeling he/she has a few of them.