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  1. KTM Bike Industries UK

    Which headset part shall I buy?

    http://www.hopetech.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/HOPEHEADSETS2011Web.pdf The bit you need is any brands equivalent of 1) in this guide.
  2. KTM Bike Industries UK

    Which headset part shall I buy?

    Yes it's for a 1 1/8" fork steerer but that's the tube size. There are lots of different cup options that all work with 1 1/8" and the fire eye is a drop in integrated style, ie no cups the bearing just sits in the frame. You have a standard 1 1/8" frame style so you need a cup that presses in...
  3. KTM Bike Industries UK

    Which headset part shall I buy?

    The fire eye won't fit. The FSA one looks like it will work with your frame
  4. KTM Bike Industries UK

    Which headset part shall I buy?

    Looks like just a standard 1 1/8" aheadset top cup to me. So any brand will work. That Halfords one doesn't look great value though, you should be able find one with sealed bearings for that price.
  5. KTM Bike Industries UK

    Let's keep the throttle!

    I was told that sPedelecs had to have a throttle capable of a certain speed, which is why Bosch make their walk assist button the throttle on the sPedelec bikes, and just up the limit on it. I was told this at the Bosch training, but I can't find it in writing anywhere... I'll have a look.
  6. KTM Bike Industries UK

    Let's keep the throttle!

    I think that's one of the requirements of an sClass bikes isn't it?.. its the same with the Bosch ones, the walk assist essentially becomes a throttle up to a certain speed.
  7. KTM Bike Industries UK

    Which is more ethical - Woosh or Cyclotrocity?

    There is a lot of woolly words on that webpage... i suspect if you drilled them down to what they actually manufacture on their bikes it might be less than they like to make out.
  8. KTM Bike Industries UK

    Which is more ethical - Woosh or Cyclotrocity?

    There are quite a few parts manufacturers in the UK - people like Hope Technology make quality parts for MTB. http://www.hopetech.com/videos/ Also don't think just because a brand is based in Germany, the parts are made there. Lots of tyres from brands like Continental are made outside the...
  9. KTM Bike Industries UK

    Does bicycle weight really matter?

    Weight effects handling lots, especially badly distributed weight at slow speeds. Its not just about carrying the bike.
  10. KTM Bike Industries UK

    Rim cracked. Need a new reliable 20" rim!

    is the rim you're supplying pinned or welded? There is no point selling him another pinned one.
  11. KTM Bike Industries UK

    Rim cracked. Need a new reliable 20" rim!

    you might be best looking at these: http://www.unicycle.uk.com/unicycle-parts/rims.html
  12. KTM Bike Industries UK

    Rim cracked. Need a new reliable 20" rim!

    With pinned rims, that sort of failure if quite normal... especially with the weight of the bike. Its why good rims are welded, to prevent it happening. It doesn't take a huge knock to make that happen, its just a one in 36 chance of a pothole, or kerb hitting the rim at that point and if it...
  13. KTM Bike Industries UK

    Rim cracked. Need a new reliable 20" rim!

    The rim looks to have cracked at the join... which means its a cheap one, that is pinned and not welded. So the BMX one you've linked to would have failed in exactly the same way. So look for a welded one if you want it to last longer. Assuming you get the right number of holes, and the depth...
  14. KTM Bike Industries UK

    Smart ebike out of production?

    Nope... it defies logic.... but its just the way it is.
  15. KTM Bike Industries UK

    Electric bicycle racing

    There have been lots of eBikes races in the UK over the past few years. For instance - http://minienduro.tv/2015/01/enduro-night-race-at-fod-2015/ But yes I'm looking forward to destroying everyones images of an ebike and simply not moving for 5 minutes at the NEC.
  16. KTM Bike Industries UK

    Smart ebike out of production?

    You mentioned this a few weeks ago, and I let it slide... but I should pick you up on it now you've said it twice. Shipping a battery is hazardous goods, and costs more. Shipping an eBike (with a battery on it) is not hazardous good and doesn't cost any more - expect for the fact they weight a...
  17. KTM Bike Industries UK

    where to place a D Lock if there is a battery on the frame?

    This is one of the neatest I've seen. But lots simply attached to the seatstays if you have space, and don't have a rack.
  18. KTM Bike Industries UK

    Smart ebike out of production?

    in addition to Bosch's guidance, Raleigh / Haibike have now issued guidance to all Raleigh / Haibike dealers about fitting dongles. This letter went out last week. "In addition Raleigh UK categorically condemns the illegal riding of de-restricted electric bikes. Riding a derestricted electric...
  19. KTM Bike Industries UK

    Why does a Pedelec cut out at 15.5mph?

    Not really true... most of the commute was through Huddersfield and along the relatively flat A62 to Marsden. My commute to work is currently a 600m walk (we've moved the offices to Huddersfield now) so I'm not sure even a motorbike could save me 15 minutes. But once we get some demo...
  20. KTM Bike Industries UK

    Will the end of full speed throttles in January 2016 cause a rush to buy.

    Just had a good play on a bosch bike and I'll happily take on the challenge with the power on. I'll post a video Monday, of me riding around the office :)