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    Disillusioned

    It is 36v,8amp, just says battery of European manufacture, less use than full 15 months as not used as much in winter, only good now for about 5miles if that, bike itself was ok - got it set up right for me, replaced seat and pedals, rear wheel collapsed but replaced with twin wall rimmed wheel...
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    Battery leap on the horizon

    I thought Graphene was going to be the new wonder material for batteries!
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    Disillusioned

    The battery was charged according to the instructions - typically after a ride of about 16miles (usually about 3 times a week ) the battery would be flat and would then be charged for about 4 hours until the green light came on on the charger. regards
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    Disillusioned

    how is the battery fitted to the new position on the frame? mine has a cage on the rear carrier. regards
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    Disillusioned

    I had battery checked by shop in York ( I am not saying exactly where) where I bought the bike new which is how I know it had lost 30% of its power. I realise there are now better ( and more expensive) and more powerful electric bikes available but I do not want to fork out for another new bike...
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    Disillusioned

    D cycle Delight 8- it had 1 year warranty on battery
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    Disillusioned

    Thought electric bike was excellent (although battery range was never anything like as much as manufacturer claimed) until battery lost 30% of its power after 15months and is now virtually useless unless you only want to go about 4 miles with motor assist. New battery 36v and about 14amp is £360...
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    hub motor wheel removal

    how is electric cable removed from rear hub in order to remove rear wheel in case of a puncture.my bike is d cycle delight 8 with rear hub motor and derailleur gears. comments appreciated, regards, Enrico
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    Fitting an Axa Framelock

    I want to remove axa defender lock completely from my bike.appears to be fixed to two lugs on frame -presume it is bolted on. do not like idea of spokes being damaged by somebody forcing wheel to turn if lock on - if left unlocked key cannot be removed and anybody could activate lock and remove...
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    introduction

    hello, I live near York and have just bought a d cycle delight 8 pedelec with rear hub motor .I am cycling again to try and lose weight. main factors limiting range are currently battery and saddle comfort. now going to forum to reply on topics