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    1st Bike Project

    I received this advice years ago from d8veh. And ignored it I built a 36v and a 44.4v pack to run an old 200w Chinese hub bike It worked but ultimately d8veh was perfectly correct. It took me untold hours to harvest, to test, to match and biuld the packs Even then they were huge , sagged...
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    Conversion kit advice for big/occasional MTB rider

    I would agree that a bbsxx conversion would be a good fit for your bike, your weight and usage With such a system there are no pedal sensors to fit- that's for hub motor setups There are brake cutouts to fit and you'd need Hydraulic brake cutouts. These are a doddle to fit, simply fix a small...
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    Skidding on leaves

    One of my two worst ever crashes due to this. I am very very wary these days !
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    Wisper eMTB sneak preview

    Thanks for that David :)
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    Sort of a ebike , kinda , ish

    Looks like it could be fun though ! https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/newatlas.com/manta5-hydrofoil-bike/51826/%3Famp%3Dtrue
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    Ave step thru, probably stolen

    Actually I got the impression of a del boy chancer. Knowingly bought a dodgy item but hoping to spin it on It's rare that the person who stole any giv n bike is the same one selling it. So say my local copper acquaintances at any rate
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    Wisper eMTB sneak preview

    Yep, but not ebikes and not carbon Van Nicholas and Enigma spring tomind from. my neck of woods
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    Wisper eMTB sneak preview

    Afternoon I've heard different opinions on the frame flex sapping power point. One as above and one that the flex pings back , so the frame acts more like a momentary storage rather than actual loss of power input. No idea myself ! As I've a titanium frame which is flex and zingy I like the...
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    Ave step thru, probably stolen

    This is on my local gumtree I've asked a few questions . Owner has no idea about anything at all. Including where they bought it from for the claimed 1200 Also they claim they have given the battery and charger away...... and that's why they are selling the bike Fails the "sniff" test on...
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    Oxygen v Ophelia!

    Yep, all the kitesurfers were out round my way on South coast...... Very windy ! Annoyingly was against me both in and out of work ! My record was my old steel hybrid with a BPM front hub and storm Imogen I hit 38mph on the flat. Had to turn the electrics off as it was counter productive. The...
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    Where to get an adult kick e-scooter repaired in London

    I've had and repaired a few of these. My.dad uses them in boatyards, marina and the like What make/model and what is the issue exactly ? Can you describe? Pictures always help :)
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    New Eazy Bike Kit

    Though at 159 USD it's the price of a battery and charger...... You get the drive for free!
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    HOB MOTOR REPAIR

    Hi ms, you lost me a bit there but it's been a long old day What motor is it exactly, photos always help Brushless usually just have two wires or am I missing something Has wire broken or stripped inside the casing? Is that the main issue? Motor innards access ?
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    Cycling in the Rain!!!

    Planet x commuter jacket is excellent value for this weekend Usually 100 but 56 until Monday Bargain ! https://www.planetx.co.uk/basket
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    Shaft drive , retrofit ?

    Ahh all makes sense, thanks. Kinda what I suspected
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    Shaft drive , retrofit ?

    Is this BS please engineers ? I thought you needed a specialist frame ? Thinking building a new commuter and I like the idea of shaft drive, alfine 8 and a front hub Sussex Drive Shaft for chain less bicycles - for bikes with internal hub gears https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/222660802001
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    Cameras. Again :)

    I know , I know - we've been here before but technology moves on hence I'm asking Anyone aware of any decent waterproof front facing camera without a extra housing ? Is there a decent knock off Cyclic maybe ? I just want something small, easy to use for safety reasons (like a car dash cam on a...
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    Chainring issue

    Update - sprocket now changed and no spinning out anymore. It's spot on for me Cost was a tenner plus time , very happy with result and new skills learned Thanks all Only complication was the fiddly circlip and the fact my old 18t sprocket had a moulded on plastic chain retainer /guide...
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    FS: 8FUN 250W 20" Front Motor (QSWXB) 36 Spoke

    I have a bike I run at 12s and lipo packs so it might have been a nice quick fix. I run BMS less at the moment But if the connection bracket is broken then it's not for me ,cheers
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    winter tyres

    Smart Sam plus are [emoji106] Planet X doing them for 10.50 at moment , bargain . I ordered a set :)