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    3rd Gen Swytch MAX Battery lights

    I’m running mine on 2 x makita lxt batteries works great
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    eBrompton Build

    used it a few times has throttle as well been getting around 18 miles to a full charge
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    eBrompton Build

    Hi nice thread my standard Brompton with Swytch kit with modified battery mount and cadence sensor mount must weigh it to see the total weight
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    Bosch powerpack frame classic+

    it’s a good battery seems like decent cells not sure what they are .I charged it about 10 times now with the original Bosch 4a charger. On my sped I get about 50 miles out of it approx on mix of eco tour and sport.
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    Bosch powerpack frame classic+

    I bought one from all batteries for my Bosch bike classic frame on January this year. No problems at all bigger capacity as well 13 amp hr The number is AML9175 on there website and no duty or customs is payable came straight from there French factory .If it’s in stock or showing your get it in...
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    parts an prices from china

    I got the genuine redshift on my willier ebike ,it has completely transformed the ride as it has no front suspension ,I’m running the softer elastomer and after a few rides you get used to the softer feeling on the front but I don’t get any numbnesses or pain on my wrists now.
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    Solar battery charging for ebikes.

    I have solar set up on my shed ,it powers most of the devices in the shed. I have two 100 watt panels connected in parallel,they give out about 18v and nearly 9 Amps through a 10 amp photonic mppt solar charger on a really sunny day and only 2 amps in the winter months. They keep two...
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    Ongoing reliability of Kalkhoff/Focus Impulse 2 motors

    Hi my Kalkhoff bs10 s-ped from 50 cycles is coming up to 5 years old at the end of December,On my second original battery and I have a recelled one from Jimmy it’s still in weekly use now with over 18000 miles on the clock.The Bosch system has been pretty reliable,The kalkhoff bike has been...
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    First Road Legal S-Pedelec in the UK?

    I think if your sensible and don’t go bombing around 25mph through towns and busy areas you’re be ok,most of my 20 mile each way commute is through country side i’m lucky if I see a few cars pass me.
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    First Road Legal S-Pedelec in the UK?

    Hi no It was attached to the rear rack which I removed some time ago.
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    First Road Legal S-Pedelec in the UK?

    Hi it’s great you’ve registered it but my 300 cc scooter is only £69 to insure fully comp a year and that does 90 mph.I have a sped a kalkhoff bs10 actually and have been riding to work for 4 years now and have clocked over 16000 miles on it, Would I register it not a chance,why would I want to...
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    Is this crazy?! High mile Bosch motor

    I think you can still but have to keep voltage to the bms i not sure but one of the techs on here might know?Mine is the version one with large chainring.
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    Is this crazy?! High mile Bosch motor

    Absolutely correct as Nealh ses ,range is much better as is power delivery bike is much more responsive now and even in the highest setting for long periods battery barely gets warm.The battery's are capable of around 40amp discharge and i doubt the bosch draws more than 18amps on max so they...
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    Is this crazy?! High mile Bosch motor

    I've got a bosch speed spedelec with over 14000 miles on it now in three years and been really reliable only failed once a few months ago when i lost all drive because both pawls on the drive gear stuck down with the grease inside had gone all hard. Quick strip down and regrease been fine...
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    28mph / 45kph pedelec with good range for commuting.

    I have an sped and commute 20 miles each way using it on turbo to keep near 28mph your knacker the battery a lot faster,i can average about 23mph over the 20 miles if i use a high setting like sport with some turbo but usually average about 20-21 mph about 55 mins each way ,so your commutes...
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    Upping by budget for an ebike. But which one?

    Either bike would be nice,i do the same commute 40 mile round trip and your def need it derestricted either with dongle or the magnet trick as you will find it too slow,i have a kalkhoff bs10 which is a speed pedelec 45km/h it is 3,5 years old now but still working well.Its up to 14000 miles on...
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    Total cost of an ebike, around 45p a mile?

    My bosch spedelec khalkoff BS10 done 14000 miles now and is 31/2 years old. I had loads of tyres probably on my 5th set now,replace the chain every 1200-1500 miles, It cost £2100'new but it's quite cheap ownership really plus i'd never be as fit if i didn't buy it. My commute is 42 miles round...
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    Anybody had this battery problem?

    Jimmy Insat international or BGA reworks google them, i just had a bosch battery done up from 11a/h to 13.8a/h using panasonic GA battery,it's the dogs nuts ,cost about £300 all in,highly recommend.
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    No longer have a car, new to Ebikes...

    That's if you can get insurance lol Enjoy the banter on here we love it,where shall i go for a drive tomorrow.
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    No longer have a car, new to Ebikes...

    I can't see why your moaning about spending a grand ,you can't drive cause you ballsed up,you saving 18 months worth of insurance tax and petrol,and probably safer off the roads not killing anyone so put you hand in your pocket and buy something decent for 2plus grand most are availiable on...