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  1. Az.

    Total newbie looking to buy an eBike, want some advice on a model!

    I can think of only one reason why it might be good to install bb conversion on your bike - if you plan to move it to a proper MTB at some point in the future.. Flecc probably would find few more reasons as... you know... Flecc is Flecc and he sees things normal people cant't ;) I understand...
  2. Az.

    Total newbie looking to buy an eBike, want some advice on a model!

    Which bike within OPS budget would you recommend from their store?
  3. Az.

    Total newbie looking to buy an eBike, want some advice on a model!

    Damn! You are good at solving mysteries.:)
  4. Az.

    Carrera Hellcat Conversion

    I didn't. It is a front hub conversion.
  5. Az.

    Total newbie looking to buy an eBike, want some advice on a model!

    One of my bikes has coaster brake (Nexus 7). I hate coaster brake with passion, so start assist would be quite useful actually. Default settings can be changed, but not on all ebikes. It depends on controller and LCD, so again - ask seller and check manual.
  6. Az.

    Total newbie looking to buy an eBike, want some advice on a model!

    Hmmm... yes, it does make more sense now. They should call it start assist not walk assist then :) Thanks for helping me understand one of worlds mysteries. BTW, do you know why cables are so long you can carry battery in a backpack or on a trailer? Copper is very expensive, so there must be...
  7. Az.

    Total newbie looking to buy an eBike, want some advice on a model!

    That is not true. Yose sells many kits. Different controllers, different LCDs and different default settings. Best to ask and then check manual to confirm. When it comes to throttles there is a lot of confusion. I wouldn't be surprised if they were setting default options to 5mph just to be on a...
  8. Az.

    Total newbie looking to buy an eBike, want some advice on a model!

    My Yose kit was delivered with a throttle assisting up to 15.5mph. I guess they sell many different kits. I don't see a reason why somebody would want to install a throttle for walk assist only. It doesn't make any sense and would be very uncomfortable to walk and hold throttle down. Throttle...
  9. Az.

    Total newbie looking to buy an eBike, want some advice on a model!

    https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/dft-pedal-cycles-converted-twist-go-exempt-type-approval/
  10. Az.

    Total newbie looking to buy an eBike, want some advice on a model!

    Walk assist works for up to 6mph if I remember well. It is used when you want to walk, but you are not really keen on pushing your bike (up hill for example) Edit: Throttle on converted bikes is legal for up to 15.5mph
  11. Az.

    Total newbie looking to buy an eBike, want some advice on a model!

    Looks like there is a good chance your bike can accept any kind of conversion. I suggest front or rear hub motor. No point to install mid drive on your Apollo. I am glad to see you have abandoned idea of buying Chinese moped. Many of us have many decades of cycling experience and we know when...
  12. Az.

    Why is so much illegal 'commuting' not policed ?

    OMG... There are more people like you out there...
  13. Az.

    Why is so much illegal 'commuting' not policed ?

    Law and policing are a bit like a parenting. When you have kids you make up rules. It is good when rules do make sense and you also live by them. If you turn blind eye once, kids will immediately form a pattern of behaviour . It was OK yesterday, so why it is not OK today? Every time when...
  14. Az.

    Total newbie looking to buy an eBike, want some advice on a model!

    Can you post a picture of you bike? It will be much easier to give you good advice.
  15. Az.

    Total newbie looking to buy an eBike, want some advice on a model!

    Personally I find 250W motors and 15mph limit as very reasonable. I don't really need more. Maybe only with an exception of serious MTB, but for that application I use my non electric bike. You mentioned something about health problems? The good thing about conversions is you can install a full...
  16. Az.

    Total newbie looking to buy an eBike, want some advice on a model!

    Aluminium alloy is just fine for legal kits.
  17. Az.

    Total newbie looking to buy an eBike, want some advice on a model!

    I believe Flecc didn't say such a thing. You already have a bike that you like. Why won't you just convert it?
  18. Az.

    Total newbie. Wanting a UK LEGAL eBike for effortless steep hill riding.

    Welcome Check https://wooshbikes.co.uk/ https://wisperbikes.com/ Maybe you will find something you like. You have healthy budget
  19. Az.

    Current yose kit build

    2 washers. One on each side of the wheel. Here: It would be ideal if Chinese made nuts of a proper size so they would fit snug as bugs into recess, but no.... They made nuts 1mm bigger, so they hold only onto this 1mm. Washers should solve the problem. After all we don't want your front...
  20. Az.

    Current yose kit build

    Yose is selling many kits. Mine was designed for flat forks. I had to buy extra washers, without them it wouldn't be safe to install front wheel. It is easy to overlook it. Edit: outside