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  1. egroover

    AliExpress Cyber Monday

    I've been using the same AliExpress seller for ebike batteries for the last 5 years. The batteries I have purchased over the years from them are well built with Samsung/LG cells and are still delivering the same great performance/range as they were new after a lot of use. Great comms, good...
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    For Sale Bargains

    Full susser MTB. Yamaha motor, 720wh battery, killer component spec for £2k, 60% off https://www.paulscycles.co.uk/bikes/electric-bikes/raymon-trailray-160e-100-29-electric-mountain-bike-deep-red__11880
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    Bosch cx vs Bosch sx.

    There's probably a theoretical equation that can work out the extra effort required by yourself when comparing the max torque of your current Trek's cx motor (85Nm) and the nax torque of the sx motor (55Nm) minus the approx 10kg weight difference in the two bikes. Perhaps try riding up some of...
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    Bosch cx vs Bosch sx.

    This is 22kg so no lightweight but has probably the most powerful legal motor 108Nm and a big 720wh battery (480wh on small frame size) and now reduced to £1999 so huge saving...
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    Bosch cx vs Bosch sx.

    I stumbled across this article earlier comparing lightweight eMTBs, might be useful https://ebike-mtb.com/en/light-e-mtb-test/
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    Is there a better deal out there, than PSWPower's 36V 20Ah G70 battery with Samsung 48X or 50E 21700 cells?

    I'm still running my BBS01 36v 250w motors at 15a, so peak power is 540w which I find is enough for me. Does your motor run very hot at 20a, particularly in the summer, and, say, after a long hill climb ? I'd be a little concerned I might be shortening the life of the motor and/or my batteries...
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    Bosch cx vs Bosch sx.

    I originally bought the bike not with the intention of converting, but couldn't resist the deal with the spec of the bike. The original chainwheel was a 32t, so I thought I would get chainline issues, but as it turned out, it's running sweeter with the stock 44t bafang chainwheel, which is...
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    Bosch cx vs Bosch sx.

    I've just finished my latest conversion for some off road fun, brand new Forme Curbar Pro 29er MTB hardtail (£230 deal on ebay) with a Bafang BBS01b 250w 36v middrive (my new spare motor picked up on a deal at about £200 a couple of years ago) and 17.5ah battery (one of my existing). Weighs in...
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    Carrera Battery alteration

    Baz, not sure if you are after a new carrera compatible battery ? - this one fits the original crossfire-e and similar other previous design carrera vengence ect. Comes with charger, and new mounting kit (you won't need that if using existing mount). It's a simplier design so you don't get to...
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    For Sale Bargains

    https://www.paulscycles.co.uk/bikes/electric-bikes/rocky-mountain-fusion-powerplay-30-electric-mountain-bike-blackred__13798 For all you street legal powerful motor fans, 60% off
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    Skarper e-bike conversion kit now available in EU

    So Sir Chris says... "“I envisage somebody with an old, tatty bike that they’ve had for years, or maybe they just bought on eBay — something that they’re happy to leave locked up outside their office,” Hoy said. “Nobody’s going to bother stealing it, or even look twice at it. But then, they can...
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    Winter tyres

    I run Schwalbe Energiser Plus in all weathers, good puncture proof, low rolling resistance and good grip in the wet
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    For Sale Bargains

    I'm familiar with that view in the bath during my time trying to break in a Brooks B17 !
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    For Sale Bargains

    Aaagghh !!! That quill handlebar stem !! I cannot unsee it now, burnt onto my retinas. Make it go away, PLEEEEEASE !!!
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    For Sale Bargains

    Currently I'm seeing 8% quidco cashback being offered for millets. Yep agree about the fork, but at least it's an Air fork so I'd expect it to be better than the cheap pogo stick Suntour forks.
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    For Sale Bargains

    https://www.millets.co.uk/19663679/viking-pro-mountain-e-bike-19663679 Use code 15off Go through Topcashback Less than £900 after cashback Check the spec!! Amazing value Size S & M available Key featuresexpand_more With frame sizes from small to large, everyone in the family can find their...
  17. egroover

    Advice on buying an E-Bike

    I reckon the locking of the bike is between the lcd display (has a Bluetooth connecivity) and the phone app, not the controller. I have a new Bluetooth enabled bafang display, similar arrangement, can be unlocked when bluetooth enabled phone with app is within range if setup to do so. If you...
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    Advice on buying an E-Bike

    The eleglide gets my vote IF the size available fits you. You might wanna hold out for the 29" version if it's due instock soon and that would be a better fit. Hydraulic brakes and a 15ah battery sets it apart from other similar bikes at this price point. A lot of bike for the money
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    For Sale Bargains

    Cargo/Butchers ebike - half price now £999 https://www.freewheel.co.uk/ridgeback-butcher-varrb21830
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    Review of £360 Argos E-Plus bike

    Yep, that's what I was worried about. I can't see any drainage holes around the BB area so in time left unsealed those big holes with wet dripping cables going into them from the top will result in the BB rusting out from within. I might try and build up some silicone sealant layers around the...