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can you think of any problems id encounter fitting mtb brake pads to a caliper? They look wider so might stop me more?

Hey so the speed pedelec law. Which limits to 15.5 mph and 250w is an EU law. With the uk leaving does this mean we can ride speed pecelecs when we leave. Until they bring in new regulations. On a side note im not sure how much cops even know about ebikes. I had a crash earlier on my legal...

Ok so did a shift in really heavy rain and definatly want better brakes. I dont wanna splash out for disk brakes and from what Iv heard the ones which work with drop bars are mechanical and therefore not much better than rim brakes. So should I go and install a front V brake or just upgrade my...

I pushed hard today and was able to reach 22 mph for a little bit. Average seams to be about 18-19. Might be able to reach 25 mph when I get stronger. But seam to keep up with most roadies now, just the superfit carbon boys go a bit faster. Also do you think I shoud use my gears and swap...

hang on would pedelec work if i took the chain off? Even on a low gear itd still be getting something as my lowest is 53-25

Im pedelec only will this be accurate or would I need a throttle to test this?

My speed limiter was already set to 72 kph by default. Cyclotricity told me that the motor slowly powers down as you reach the 15.5 mph limit. I can currently reach about 20 mph on flat if I push hard.

Also some bike specific stuff which isnt electric based. Weight of bike without kit is about 13/14 kg its a low end gaspipe bike. So I think its probably about 22/23 kgs with the kit, rack and basket along with all the inner tube I had to use to secure the battery and basket. Dropbars with...

I havnt had a super long empty road yet but I think 22 mph is my highest. Off course I cant look at the lcd when im in the drop position and trying to keep my heavy bike stabel and im unsure how accurate the speed is.

By race tuck I assume you mean in the drops right? I actually spend most my time in them as vintage bikes seam to be designed that way with the absense of brake hoods.

As for derestricting, Cyclotricity have told me I cant do it on the 250w version. Im trying to get the instructions to derestrict the 500w version and do that. If that doesnt work I might try and open up the controller.

Heres the pictures I was able to take of my bike. As I stupidly broke the key I am unable to take the battery out but the sticker just says 36v 10.4 ah

What’s included? Motor: 250W brushless front hub, comes integrated in a wheel size of your choice (reaches maximum speed allowed by UK/EU regulation, i.e. 15.5mph) Wheel sizes avilable: 20inch, 24inch, 26inch, 700c, 28inch or 29er Wheel material: Double walled alloy rim with reinforced spokes...

Pictures will follow soon. Here is the kit I have. http://cyclotricity.com/kit-configurator/?xt=5 Heres the battery http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221879437466?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

So as I use drop bars I think my air resistance is ok. Would swapping to SPD pedals make much difference?

Also should I think about trimming weight off the bike or will going from say 20kg to 18 kg not make much difference? Was thinking maybe: Convert to single speed remove all unused cogs. Replace chainring with alloy one. Maybe swap to lightweight fork, reynolds 531c maybe? (Might have my old...

Does your kit cut out at 15.5 mph? Also are you running flat bars or drops?

I have an old bike with the current cyclotricity 250W kit. It uses a road chain 53-11 (I think). They say its not derestrictable so I'm wondering if theres anything I can do to overclock it. It runs on a 36v battery so it should easily be able to do more than 15.5 mph.

Ohh how about I swap the controller for the 500W one or would that make my motor go bang? I can't actually change my battery as I broke the key so I am stuck with 36v battery. What type of controller should I go for to be able to have my motor run at about 20 mph instead of 15.5. I only wanna...

Hey so I find it is generally a lot harder to pedal my bike now. Is that just the extra weight that is slowing me down or do you think the front hub is somehow slowing me down beyond just being extra weight? If you say you can go at 22-24 mph while touring isn't that with say an extra 20kgs of...