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Not clothing, but still appropriate to this thread I think ... Does anyone know of a full-length downtube mudguard which would protect both me and my battery? If not, I'll need to get anther CrudCatcher type and fit it to the bottom of the downtube (which will look silly).

Just got myself a brand new (lost in warehouse) 2012 Forme Stag MTB - pretty high spec with 26" wheels - from Peak Cyclesport in Macclesfied. at a great discount. All Shimano Deore/XT and Rockshox Recon forks. They are posting it so won't have it for a few days but the photos look fantastic...

Ah! Hadn't realised that the graph was just an example of the curve shapes. So peak power at around 14/16 mph depending on wheel size - just right for UK/Europe.

That graph is informative but a bit disappointing - it shows that we can only get the best power and efficiency by de-restricting and going illegal! Best power/efficiency at roughly 25/26 mph for a 26" wheel and 28/30 mph for a 700C. It would be interesting to see the torque curve for the "high...

Fork-mounted machine guns are the answer. Shoot them down before they have a chance to poo.

I really don't know how they can claim that the go-e is "revolutionary" My father-in-law had something similar on his bike years ago (1985) - the Clive Sinclair "Zeta II" friction drive assistance. It barely worked with a fully charged battery and since the small battery went flat after only a...

Thanks Tony No worries - I'm easily confused. The good thing is that I now know exactly what to order when the time comes.

Don't know where drop bars came from - these are recent hybrids (the oldest is about 5 yrs) and the integrated brake levers have compound curved surfaces giving nowhere suitable to stick a sensor onto. The neatest and mechanically most robust would be the cable sensors,but it depends on how much...

Thanks Tony So all three bikes will need the "special" cable, as the third has hydraulic brakes and will need the hall sensor jobbies. I'm anticipating ordering more XF08-CST kits for these unless there is a really good reason to go for the more expensive SWX02's. Presumably you will be able to...

Thanks Rilot. So the only question is whether the pinout of the connectors and the signal polarity is right for the Lishui controller.

Looking to convert three more bikes, two of which have integrated brake levers/gear triggers. Rather than messing about with hall sensors and magnets (like for hydraulic brakes) I was wondering if these in-line cable movement sensors were effective and reliable - and also if they would work with...

My household insurance is with Halifax/Lloyds. Rang them to increase the value of our bikes and was told that if an e-bike can operate without pedaling ("twist-and-go") then it is classed by the insurers as an electric vehicle and can't be covered by household insurance, but if it is just...

Your bike looks a similar age to my Saracen that I electrified recently (also with a 7 speed sprocket on the back wheel). You can read about my build here - http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/my-build-of-a-woosh-xf08-cst-kit-onto-an-old-saracen-andes.31943/ You would need to send Woosh...

Hmmm... No physical address, telephone number or email - the only contact is via their web form. The "Terms and Conditions" button doesn't do anything. Those things would mean an absolute no-no for me. As I was writing this Anotherkiwi posted that they have an "excellent reputation", but that...

Agreed! I'm sure that Halfords do employ some capable and knowledgeable staff, but can you be sure of finding one of them if you have a problem with an ebike? My experience is that most of the people there would be better off selling something really technical - like socks or toothpaste. If you...

Thanks Tony Good to know that the sensor is potted and waterproof. You can't really see from my photo, but the middle of the sensor is pretty well lined up with the magnet circle. I deliberately didn't put any sticky in until I knew it was all working properly, but I must do so soon before the...

As promised, I have written up my build and posted it in the Conversion Kits section.

(Sorry - this has got a bit long!) The timeline - Tuesday morning : Order the kit Tuesday afternoon : Make acrylic disc to hold the magnet disc inside the chainwheel. Wednesday afternoon : Receive the kit, mount the new wheel and battery holder; change brake handles; fit throttle and LCD...

Thanks Kirstin Will do Neal

I'm rather excited - I just ordered a Woosh hub motor kit and it should be here tomorrow! I'm Mike and I have been a leisure cyclist for many years, but not so much recently as I'm waiting for a knee replacement operation and have a weak chest.... So the options were a wheelchair or an electric...