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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    We have tried it, now the EU whats to change the rules and the rules don't suit us (as a democratic country), so we should leave. I cannot believe the BS propaganda I have to watch every time the news comes on, the remain group getting 20 minutes air time while the leave get less than 5 minutes...
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    battery

    Have you checked out the powacycle website? They appear to have a page listing replacement batteries. http://www.powacycle.co.uk/products.asp?cat=50 E-BikesDirect seem to list batteries, personally never bought from them...
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    Dropped in to say Hi

    I see. Just did a quick search on the Internet and found a site that suggested the ideal crank size for someone my height (5ft 8inch) is 167.5mm to 170mm. Having a normal body length but short legs, I have difficulty setting the seat height to the optimum height, so I have to compromise by...
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    Dropped in to say Hi

    Had a successful test of my new battery today, cycled 9 miles with no power cut-outs and I still had power in the battery when I got home. Admittedly, I could have gone further but my legs are a bit weak at cycling at moment, as I have not cycled for well over 18 months. Hopefully, now I have a...
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    Dropped in to say Hi

    My new bottle battery arrived yesterday, so today I set to work fitting it to my electric bike. I opted to fit the battery behind the seat, as it was before. Clearance is tight, so I have had to remove the original rear battery rail, as it was taking up valuable space needed for getting the new...
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    Dropped in to say Hi

    Tested my electric bike today, on a circular route of 2.5 miles, twice. Unfortunately, on the second trip the pulsing started at about 1/2 mile from home. So for some unknown reason I have a range limit of about 4.5 miles. Battery was reading 37.7 volts when I got home. I hate to admit it but...
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    Dropped in to say Hi

    Tested my electric bike at a slightly greater distance last Sunday but I had some problems with "pulsing" power. It started after about 2 miles out. The entire trip was only 6 miles (in total) but the last 2 miles were a nightmare, I was down to a crawl, I even had to change right down to first...
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    Dropped in to say Hi

    Managed to test out my new SLA 9Ahr battery today. Nothing serious, just a short (close to home) run. Rode it (gently) into town and back (2 mile round trip), handled the steep hills without a hitch. I am still able to ride it on the flat without power, pleased about that, as I had a worry the...
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    Hi, newbie from Cornwall

    It seems there are a number of 48v batteries about these days, 36v used to be the tops a few year ago, technology dose not stand still. Rebuilding my battery has rekindled my interest in E-bikes generally and yesterday I found a nicely priced 36v bottle battery. My kit e-bike has never had a...
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    Hi, newbie from Cornwall

    Before I comment, let me say I have been out of the electric bike circuit for a few years, so I am not up to speed on modern advances. I have an old (9 year old) heavy MTB electric bike. I also have a second electric bike, which is a kit on my 30 year old mountain bike but it has never left the...
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    Dropped in to say Hi

    Hi Flecc, Thanks for the welcome back ;) I had a quick look but couldn't find a Gallery, possibly not looking hard enough. Is there a thread for showing off ones pride and joy? If not then here is a picture of my Cougar Mountain Electric Bike. I am aware the seat post it now very close to the...
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    Dropped in to say Hi

    Hi all, just dropped in to say hello. Been a good while since I posted or visited the forum. My electric bike battery died a few years ago and with a replacement costing several hundred pounds I just couldn't justify the high cost for leisure cycling, so the bike has been shed bound and...
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    Battery dead on my Couger MTB e-bike

    I have not been active on here for a long time, sadly, not been cycling much either. I decided the other day to use my Couger MTB e-bike. Originally it was powered by a 36v SLA battery but I had a li-po4 battery made for it., it's only used for leisure riding. I attempted to charge the battery...
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    Help Save This Paddle Steamer!

    I've added my name to the petition. I've never been on the Ryde but I once went on the Waverley. It was my Dad's idea to go and he sprung it on me. It was the first time I had ever gone out to sea at night on a boat. Could hardly feel any sway at all. I can still remember the coloured shore...
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    Anonymous poll: what is your age ?

    Just added my vote (45-50). But to be to the point I've had my electric bike for just over 2 1/2 years so I was actualy an ebiker at 44 :) ----------------------------------------------- Bike #1 Cougar Mountain Electric Bike 36v 200w rear wheel Hub motor (Jul07), 10 Ah LiFePo4 battery...
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    going more than 15mph

    Eddie F posted: If i ride at more than 15mph am i liable to be pulled for speeding. Affecting my driveing licence? when i used to ride a standard bike i would normaly ride an average of 20mph. thanks. Eddie My road going MTB style ebike is still giving me a little push at 16mph and that’s...
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    Funny!

    From what I have seen of American cops on TV they seem to be all pussies, always eager to pull their guns; like when people throw snowballs at their cars :eek: Their other favourite tools seems to be using their taser on everything that moves; including totally stupefied drunks. Wonder what...
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    e-Snow Plow

    In the last three days we have used almost all our grit/salt reserves (£200 worth) and spent 4hrs a day shovelling snow, so visitors and staff can stay perpendicular around the site .... this is something that would be really useful at our school :confused: .
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    Predictions for 2010?

    Ace new e-bikes Zero road tax Low charging costs - £0.004p per mile (for me) :D And for those who still cling to the automobile :( More new 'green' legislation (anti-car) Petrol price rises More speed cameras :eek: ----------------------------------------------- Bike #1 Cougar...
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    what sort of bike helmets to pedelecs wear?

    I can't seem to find a helmet that fits me, despite trying several designs. Unfortunately, I find within minutes of wearing a helmet my head hurts, as all helmets appear to be too small for me. It's hard to admit it but I have a big head - literally. Perhaps one day I'll find someone who does...