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  1. Az.

    Hello

    Chinese generic e-bike is what I would go for while avoiding Halfords and second hand e-bikes. https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/warning-ebike-batteries-have-short-lives.47910/
  2. Az.

    Converting a tandem with 500w Bufang Rear Hub Motor - powerful enough?

    In UK Woosh is where you can buy very powerful and legal motors. Woosh is not cheap, but they have motors others don't. After you decide which motor to buy please make sure you buy right battery too. If you buy powerful motor and don't pair it with right battery, your bike and your house might...
  3. Az.

    kirbe 48v 1000w kit - is it for my mtb?

    1000W rear hub is not suitable for MTB. Direct drive motor is not suitable for MTB. Battery on rear rack is a bad idea as well. Your Saracen is not suitable for conversion - there is no space on downtube. Out of desperation you can print battery case, build it and install under downtube, but it...
  4. Az.

    Converting a tandem with 500w Bufang Rear Hub Motor - powerful enough?

    Yep, you are definitely tempted by 500W. You keep coming back to this inconspicuous 500W Unfortunately there is no simple answer to that. Best answer would be "it depends". I understand why you might be confused. After all 500 is more than 250. 500 is 2*250, so it must be better and stronger...
  5. Az.

    downtube battery

    Have you tightened bolts enough? Use any means available to secure battery. Rivet nuts, velcro straps, extra bracket etc. 48V 24Ah must be massive. Battery can't wobble. UPP don't have good reputation. Ideally charge and store outside.
  6. Az.

    Make your own ebike for not a lot

    Great for stabilizers with a little boost.
  7. Az.

    Review Cube Touring Hybrid Pro 625

    Indeed. It only proves how different we all are. I don't see anything in this bike what would justify such high price. Nothing at all. ...but I am happy that you both enjoy cycling. After all this is what really matters.
  8. Az.

    carbon forks and hub motors?

    A lot will also depend on how you ride your bike and where. I have two e-bikes with front hub motors. Both with low powered motors and both survived without torque arms just fine. One aluminum low end suspension fork and one steel rigid. Having that said I consider it to be poor and risky...
  9. Az.

    Converting a tandem with 500w Bufang Rear Hub Motor - powerful enough?

    Fully charged 48V battery has around 54V 54V * 20A = 960W
  10. Az.

    Review Cube Touring Hybrid Pro 625

    I am really amazed by how much money you guys are ready to spend on bikes. I would consider it to be a good deal if they were offering them with 80% discount and even then I would seriously consider other options.
  11. Az.

    Review Cube Touring Hybrid Pro 625

    £400 to fix new £3000 bike? :rolleyes:
  12. Az.

    Which ebike is best to speed up commute, must be able to pedal at 30 km/h

    I suggested conversion because if you go that way you would gain control over your bike in terms of design and future repairs. You might like to read this thread: https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/warning-ebike-batteries-have-short-lives.47910/?view=date#post-726962 Whatever you choose...
  13. Az.

    Which ebike is best to speed up commute, must be able to pedal at 30 km/h

    Problem with e-bikes is they are not so nice to pedal after they reach 25km/h. Is conversion an option?
  14. Az.

    Beautiful ebike conversion

    What an idiot. Not sure if you noticed, but on previous video he didn't even put wheel in dropouts.
  15. Az.

    Warning; ebike batteries have short lives!

    Oh no... that is not what I meant. There are many like you who might make the same mistake. You have learned your lesson hard and might reach those who we can't. Many people buy bikes only to find later they can't buy a spare battery later on, or it costs a fortune. Individual can't buy Bosch...
  16. Az.

    Home Ruination by Ebike Battery Fire Expulserating PreTerminator™®©℠

    I pay £95 per year for free delivery. It is as free as Freeview. ;)
  17. Az.

    Warning; ebike batteries have short lives!

    I think it would be more helpful if you shared what you wrote in first post with your friends and family. Here it is a common knowledge.
  18. Az.

    Warning; ebike batteries have short lives!

    It is not only about batteries. There is a whole system with inbuilt obsolescence designed specifically to drain money from customer. Hypocrisy and greed.
  19. Az.

    Warning; ebike batteries have short lives!

    This is why we always recommend here to think and ask before buying. I stay away from from what western cycling industry has to offer. Learn your lesson and move forward.
  20. Az.

    Changes to selling e-bikes, conversion kits and batteries on eBay.co.uk - No more private (personal) sales.

    I thought saddle you bought recently was intended as a part of harvesting device. No?