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  1. Gringo

    Thoughts please on Cube Suv Hybrid Pro 500 27.5 2016

    Well I'm still pleased with mine. Purchased early 2014 and now covered 2700 miles. Here's my first post about it. http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/cube-reaction-hybrid-pro29-first-impressions.17754/ I would have liked the SUV but it was over my budget at the time. My Cube / Bosch has...
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    front cycle light to run from usb port

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-3000LM-CREE-XML-T6-LED-Bicycle-Bike-Light-USB-Front-Cycling-Light-Head-lamp-/401015266757?tfrom=272032434578&tpos=top&ttype=price&talgo=undefined
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    bike theft

    Hummm , yes I'd replace my bike if stolen anyway but how many owners have there bikes insured ? Buying a bike is a big outlay and separate insurance can seam to expensive ( and sometimes not even thought about ) so I don't think bikes brought wit insurance money make any significant profits...
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    Exploding handlebars !

    I stumbled across this GPS enabled device earlier this evening. http://vengecycle.com If some scallywag should move your bike more than 50m from where you left it, the handlebars explode :eek: I don't suppose they get UK government approval :(
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    fUCI

    I'd like to say something nice about this contrivance, I really would. Tom Well Tom, I think you could say. The Orange 'n' White combo complement each other quite well. That's what I'd say if I wanted to say somthing nice;)
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    Encounter with Police????

    Well Nicky Fletcher and her hi-vis clothing and accessory's ( including the polite range) was on Dragons Den. She was asked about the legality of wearing polite clothing, Here reply "I thought of the idea in 2010 and I went to ACPO and asked if it was ok. I gave them an array of designs and...
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    48v rear lights, what are our options?

    I think I'd use a DC to DC step down converter. one of these, between 15 to 50 volts in and 12 volts out @ 3 amps http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-DC-DC-15-50V-24V-36V-Step-down-to-12V-3A-Car-Power-HRD12003-Converter-Module-/361139776899?hash=item54159bad83 Or you could get one with a lower...
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    48v rear lights, what are our options?

    Humm not to sure about flashing led's in series ? I may be wrong but the way I see it is in order to flash dosent the LED effectively switch its voltage on & off, in series none of the led's get a constant current so none will work. I'm sure wiser minds will corect me if I'm wrong ;)
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    Reluctant Cyclist

    As a fellow sufferer ( 2 bulging discs ) I found by changing my riding position made the world of difference. At the start of this year I would sometimes start to suffer only half an hour into a ride. Now I've junked my MTB bars in favor of highrise trekking bars, I'm sitting bolt upright and...
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    Electric Socks!!

    I know where your coming from :( raynauds syndrome Cometh the winter I use the insoles for walking/standing around cold woodland. Mine only heat the balls of my feet but walking around keeps the blood flowing and my toes warm. As the blood dosent flow so well in my feet while cycling my toes...
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    Bosch motor sprocket

    Should have said earlier but this is now Sold
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    27.2 seatpost in a 26.8 seat tube

    if I rember correctly the NCX post has a very thick wall So I'd be more inclined to find someone with a lathe and turn down the seat post to 26.8mm. You'll be lucky if you can hone out your frame to size evenly and if it goes wrong you've lost your frame.
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    hydrogen generators for cars

    http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/04/why-on-board-hydrogen-generators-wont-boost-your-mileage/
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    Cheesy name, but these actually might come in handy!

    Having the skills and the tools is one thing but who'd have thought of putting the serrations at 90 degrees on normal pliers o_O Perhaps a toolmaker, but would a toolmaker need them ;)
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    Bosch motor sprocket

    Well I'm surprised it's still here but here it sits not being used. Maybe I'll tempt someone at £8 posted ?
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    Schwalbe Smart Sam Plus

    I also run smart Sam plus tyres an I think they roll as well as my big apples and yes they are quiet. I'll not be change them till they need it and that may be quite some time. I may consider the new marathon mtb 29ers next time for the extra bit of protection ( I've had a couple of hawthorn...
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    Bosch motor sprocket

    I didn't check my basket when I hit "pay now" and I've ended up buying the wrong size sprocket:( So you can take advantage of my mistake and grab a new 18 tooth sprocket to fit a Bosch active/performance motor for £10 posted.:) Intereste ? Send me a personal message to sort out payment (...
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    Electric Fat Bike Interest In UK?

    I love the idea of a fat bike but could only see them as a second bike, only if I had some spare money doing nought ;) So far my 29er has gone everywhere I've pointed it so a fat bike would be an expensive novelty.
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    free films tv sport streaming sites

    Newits on all the sites tbh just click out of them drives me nuts sometimes:mad: if you get the warning virus detected one you have to open task manager and end that task. You say it drives you nuts and yet you still post it here ? It sent my iPad off on one, I had to shut everything off to...
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    free films tv sport streaming sites

    Warning This link is bad, totaly full of scam adverts fo £1 iPhones and similar deals