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  1. warriorwoman

    Help Going Legal

    I heard back from the dealer last week about the options of switching out the motor and rear wheel to a 250W version. As anticipated it will be quite pricey. They've offered a part exchange option on the existing motor and the change would therefore cost me an additional £800. That's a lot of...
  2. warriorwoman

    Help Going Legal

    So far the importers haven't responded to my email and aren't currently available to take a call but I will update when I've spoken to them. Thanks for all the responses, it has been enlightening. As oldtom kindly pointed out, I made an ill advised and under researched purchase. I'm not...
  3. warriorwoman

    Help Going Legal

    Oh dear, that all does sound very painful. I have just asked the dealer what the cost of swapping out the motor would be. Oh what a sad day that would be though. I could keep the fun motor in the hopes that the law might one day change I suppose.
  4. warriorwoman

    Help Going Legal

    Yes it is an s-pedelec. It would be odd that it could be sold in the UK if it can't be registered and made legal. Not that being odd is a great test of what can and can't be done....
  5. warriorwoman

    Help Going Legal

    I have a Stromer ST1 with the 500W motor. Its a lovely bike but it's not legal and I would like it to be. I thought it would be a relatively easy job to register it but it actually seems to be a minefield. I think I need a Motor Cycle Single Vehicle approval but looking at the guidance it seems...