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I've never seen drum brakes on a bike before. This one is a hire e-bike..

I don't know if I should laugh or think that's genius. Any thoughts? https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8MtUoBNFfK/?igsh=endpNzUzdnBvY215

I try to listen to music or a podcast on my commute but it's not working out. Even on full volume I can't hear much with the traffic noise. Tried a few different bluetooth buds but no good, and when I get to a point where the traffic noise decreases the volume is too loud. I just don't bother...

I noticed today different cycle lane signs. One like this Not got a picture of the other sort on my route but I'll take a picture tomorrow. That sign has a vertical line down the centre splitting the cycle lane to the left as and pedestrian walkways on the right. Never noticed the different...

Question. Is it worth serving my own forks or taking to bike shop to fix. One side is leaking a bit. Specialized MTB

Not sure I believe this? https://ebiketips.road.cc/content/news/uk-police-could-get-remote-shutdown-weapon-to-stop-e-bikes-and-e-scooters-5349

I never know where to put YouTube videos and I feel like I'm spamming the forum when posting. I'll put any of interest here for interest. Pothole got this YouTuber. I was thinking if I had a camera I could of put up 3 accidents I've had.

What's the reason people buy folding bikes? I've never seen anyone fold a bike to transport yet they seem popular. It it the design and look that's appealing? Just interested

I've not had a notification bell since Wednesday? Tried two browsers on two different devices? Site problem or settings? I've got the ticks in the correct boxes in settings. It's odd. Any thoughts?

I'm thinking of buying mechanical disc brake kit as cheap enough. Should I be looking at hydraulic instead? Just thinking for a commute only not off road, so mechanical disc brakes would be the better option?

Found these conversion builds and found them very interesting. Thought I'd share for interest.

I have a supplied front light with my yose power kit that comes on then drops to about 5% power then 100%. Looks like it's randomly flashing. It has a 3 pin red plug connector. I can use a multimeter with basic knowledge, so how should I go about testing? I've looked at plugs and used some...

Sorry. Can't find thread on this. I'm going to get some CO2 tyre inflator gas. Was mentioned here somewhere. Anyone used? They ok?

I bought a set of Clarks brake calipers for £15 when getting bike going last summer. I'm now thinking they are not the best? Is there much difference in performance with brake calipers? I'm thinking yes now but originally I was thinking maybe not really for what I want.

My 36v battery has an on off switch. If I leave it on unit shuts down after about 10mins. I do switch it on and off on every ride but I often think I might as well just leave on? Maybe just turn off at night when I charge. Oh. Charger is on a switched timer for safety at night..

Seen this bike and thought it looked good to convert. Cheap I'd grease up all the moving parts though. £349

Just for interesting I seen this big Cargo bike today. Really can't see anyone buying it. Definitely won't fit the bike rack at work.

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Needed to upgrade my visor to something bigger. Get some clear plastic. This was a covid face shield. Pull the decorative peak thing off Aldi helmet. Push a pencil through to make 3 holes in plastic. Push together Now have a large visor. Could use stationary plastic of some kind Plastic Pull...

I road to work today in the rain which is 3rd day in a row, it was lashing down. I parked bike it up in the basement at 7.30am At 11am there was an unknown alarm blasting out and I was lucky the building wasn't evacuated. Turns out it was my bike hornit horn. I'm lucky not to get in trouble...