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    Confused..530w Brose motor legal in the U.K.?

    I have read the legislation guide on here and it says 250w rated maximum My LBS says they are legal as they put out 250w average but 530w max in turbo mode I'm confused, what does rated mean? And how is average measured ? On a side note the bike I'm specifically referring to is a...
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    Childrens ebike conversion

    this sounds great, though i must confess its all new to me so i am looking for a simple solution..either a full kit or if anyone can point me in the direction of a company that will do a bespoke build that would be great. another concern is that id like to maximize the use out of any solution...
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    Childrens ebike conversion

    i dont know what to believe now, obviously im not bothered if they are pushing the boundaries with the power and distance claims but i also dont want to be completely hoodwinked. another issue that someone pointed out was that i may struggle with BB height on such a small frame
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    Childrens ebike conversion

    i want to convert my 5 year olds bike into an ebike, she is a proficient cyclist but due to illness has muscle wastage which hinders her, we ride on private tracks so dont have any regulation issues. we do own a childs oset motorcycle but this does not help build up her muscles hence why an...
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    Childrens Pedlec

    Childrens pedlec......do they exist ? I'm ideally after a pedlec for my 4 year old, she perfectly competent on her bike but lacks the leg power to do any distance over hilly terrain She has a 16" Isla bike at present which is about as light as you get for this size bike so the next step is...
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    Recommend me a ebike MTB shop (Hiabike, Cube, KTM...ect)

    Thanks Martin, the Xduro is certainly an option and the fox would be ok, not sure on the overvolt I want to like it but it just looks a bit strange (can put my finger on it) may be better in the flesh I'm easy on Bosch of Yamaha, from what Ive read they seem in the same ball park, but...
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    Recommend me a ebike MTB shop (Hiabike, Cube, KTM...ect)

    I'm open to options but certainly no less than 140mm and 180mm is going to be overkill, so all mountain / Enduro I'm keen to see a Hiabike in the flesh, I like this .... http://www.haibike.de/produkte_detail_en,,23467,detail.html My perfect spec is XT with Pike forks
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    Recommend me a ebike MTB shop (Hiabike, Cube, KTM...ect)

    As this thread has gone beyond a few links :) I'll just give you a little back ground I'm after an electric bike for my farther who is 65 and not in the best of health, and has just recently had a a bit of a scare with his heart, he is a proficient off road motorcycle rider (MX and more...
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    Recommend me a ebike MTB shop (Hiabike, Cube, KTM...ect)

    Again thanks for all the advice, I've got a list of dealers to call today Tim, the Thon is a new one to me, but I know of Focus, what travel is the Thron ? I Can't see it on the focus website (probably being blind) Also when you say more powerful do you mean the 350w model ? It's a...
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    Recommend me a ebike MTB shop (Hiabike, Cube, KTM...ect)

    Thanks gents :) I did try the Hiabike dealer search but it keeps showing no results found thanks Col, it would be the 150 id be interested in (new year is fine) but would be great to look at the 125 and north wales is fine, can you name the dealer ? (just seen the KTM pic, that looks really...
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    Recommend me a ebike MTB shop (Hiabike, Cube, KTM...ect)

    looking for a full sus, 140+ travel
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    Recommend me a ebike MTB shop (Hiabike, Cube, KTM...ect)

    Hi can anyone recomend an electric bike shop for full sus MTB's (that has some stock) im after a Bosch/Yamaha system (Haibike, Cube, KTM..ect) ive only seen the cube in the flesh and was going to order one but i cant even get on on pre-order im in the north west (uk) but will travel if need...
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    Here we go again...... MTB 650b XT 150mm ?

    Thanks Eddie, I do like the look of the KTM and that travel would be fine, I'll try to find a dealer and pop in for a look. I've also booked a test ride on Cube stereo 2014 model, the guy at the shop said nothing has changed for 2015, is that really the case ? I'd expect the battery to improve...
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    Here we go again...... MTB 650b XT 150mm ?

    Hi all I'm new to the forum and electric bikes so please take it easy on me :) Basically I've had a knee op and expect to be struggling on a bike for the next 12months (I have a few more ops lined up) so thought I'd like to give an electric bike a bash So as per the title I'm looking for a...