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    powacycle salisbury fault help

    Thanks Flecc If I replace the controller am I likely to damage it if the fault is in the motor? Regards chris
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    powacycle salisbury fault help

    Chaps Would appreciate some help. I have a powacycle Salisbury which is terminal. The bike is not responsive to throttle or pedlec although there is a sound coming from the control box. Also the rear wheel (motor) is ok going ahead but noticeably restricted (hard to turn)going astern (...
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    Solar

    As discussed there really is not enough surface area on a bike to attach a panel witch will deliver a worthwhile charge. There is a way to charge using solar wind or other renewable supply and that is to charge batteries from panels mounted on the roof of your house and use an inverter to supply...
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    Commuter Advice

    Chaps Thanks for the replies you have a wealth of experience which really helps understand the problems of this technology. One of the main reasons in posting was to gauge the improvements in electric bikes since buying the Salisbury, which is still current. I am becoming slightly...
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    Commuter Advice

    Flecc Thanks for your excellent thoughts inspiring me to perhaps modify what I have. The bike has original tyres so changing them out could improve the rolling resistance. Though a more powerful machine would reduce my imput after a hard day at work which may be welcome. There has been a...
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    Commuter Advice

    Mussels Thanks for the comments. Chris
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    Commuter Advice

    Tony I can highly recommend the Salisbury up to now it is on its original Battery. The hills kill the performance but it will do 15 miles or so and then needs charging I only use it as a pedal assist mode though. I think battery care has a lot to do with longevity of the unit. I tend to...
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    Commuter Advice

    Hi A new member but not to electric Bicycles I am looking for advice. I have a powercycle Salisbury Lithium that I have had for 3 years and done 1500 miles on so far. It is still in very good order and I have had little to do to it other than general maintenance. I am very pleased with...