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https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/11/disposable-vapes-from-a-music-festival-can-power-a-beefy-e-bike-20-miles/ Interesting source of power

Had my first real falling off on Monday night. Coming home from work and hit some wet leaves. Front went out from me. I landed catching my fall but grabbed a low wall on the way down. Bent my thumb right back. Wondered what was wrong with my glove. Went I took it off, thumbnail folded back in...

I've had the 806 since February, and it's been a fairly constant source of frustration. Some of it down to my lack of understanding, but others down to component failures. The most dramatic and costly were having to have two new rims and sets of spokes fitted. Over the period of having it, I've...

I need some advice on getting my wheels rebuilt. I'm not rebuilding myself, I don't have the skill. The wheels on my Wisper 806 are in a shocking state. I've only had it 6 months (ok, it was an ex-demo) and they are very badly corroded and have had regular spoke failures. To the extent that on...

Whilst the bike was off the road, I took the opportunity to get some upgrades done. With the help of my brother, we swapped the cable brakes for some cheap hydraulics. I took the opportunity to buy some br59 barbs and olives as I expected to have to cut the kit down. But turns out the hydraulic...

For the past few weeks, I've had a really annoying squeak. It's so loud and sounds like I'm being attacked by seagulls. It sounded like it was coming from the bottom bracket (I would have said crank bearing, but I've been learning). We had a look at it this weekend, but couldn't get the crank...

These are certainly the most expensive pool noodles you can buy. Have to say that after fitting them on both front and rear, it changed the bike. For me, it seems a smoother, easier and less crashy ride. The tyres seem more rounded and less deformation under load, which either gives less...

I decided to try and make my commute a little lesh harsh. The Wisper 806 has no suspension and even along the canal my ass takes a beating. I fitted the SP-12 in no time yesterday and what a difference the commute was this morning. A turn on the pre-tension and a slight up angle on the seat...

This weekend, I learned an expensive lesson. I need some storage on the bike for little things, the security chain, maybe some spare shoes and pants. I bought a Topeak MTX Trunk Bag DX, and the QuickTrack to fit it to the bike with. The bag arrived first, and the track a day later. Try as I...

Looking to go tubeless with slime on the 806. My brother's a proficient MTB rider and can help sort it with valve change and slime. Even recommends it with my canal path journeys. What I wanted to know is what size tape I should use?

I joined the pedelecs community and ended up buying a Wisper 806 Torque on sale @ 40% off as an ex-demo bike. My reasoning for the folding bike is moving jobs to Milton Keynes, I need a commuter bike. The home side of the journey is only 5 miles and the works side is about a mile, maybe less. I...

I finally got a replacement battery, thanks @wisper Plugged it in on Saturday to charge, as I got no bars on the LED display. Left it on for about 4 hours and the charger thinks it's full. But still no bars on the LED display. Unplugged it all, and went into the corner to sulk. Tried again...

Anyone an MK cyclist? I'm looking to move jobs. Got a potential in MK and seems they are a very bike orientated town. One of the things I've encountered is a safe bike store at Witan Studio. It has showers and big lockable boxes to put your bike in. Comes in at about £290 per year. Anyone got...

I'm not understanding the insurance costs that represent recovery and theft coverage. Seems there's no point in paying recovery as there's no benefit in the cost of your insurance premium. I got a quote for £149 to fit a tracker, then an insurance price of £13/month for the associated insurance...

Hi All, as an aging unfit male, I potentially find myself needing to attend the office more than the 3 days a week I currently do. Change of job, could see me needing to do 5 days a week. Trouble is, I only have access to the car 3 days a week. I'm looking at a 15 mile journey each way. On the...