Ebay seller ' Electric Bike Conversions ' seem to be doing well :)

[SpezElec]

your right electrickery, the range is getting better,have cycle 120 miles on it already,carbon road bikes not used since then,i think 250 watts is underpowered, but very good the good range,enjoying it so much and showed to my mates and so envious,
its different training for me I feel more confident using my leg power rather than my aerobic since I know I have extra 150 watts if I need to..

fordulike , absolutely,I debating if getting a rear 500w hub or middrive 350 w from eclipse,any suggestions

 

[Ruadh495]

no surprise there is absolutely no mention anywhere at all that it can't legally be used in the UK, on all but private land where the is no public access.

Check with any motorbike shop and you'll see this is very dangerous ground for any business to operate on. If any of his bikes are involved in an accident the consequences for the customer / rider and the business owner could be very serious.

Is that the 500W kit (which could be made legal by single vehicle approval as a moped) or is the problem with the marking of the 250W kit?

Thanks,

Roy

 

[Fordulike]

Is that the 500W kit (which could be made legal by single vehicle approval as a moped) or is the problem with the marking of the 250W kit?

Thanks,

Roy

I don't think you'll have any problems with the 250w kit.

If the bike were to be tested by the authorities, then they would be more interested in the assisted cut-off speed of 15.5mph, than the outright grunt of the motor, or whether it has an info sticker on it.

No sticker, then they might give you a slap on the wrist. Assisting faster than 15.5mph, then they'll probably take it further.

The 500w version would probably assist beyond 15.5mph, wheras the 250w would stop assisting at that speed. Don't quote me though, ask the seller if you're unsure about the specs.

Phew, I managed to avoid using the words legal and illegal in that reply

Now if you really wanted to lose your license, pay a huge fine and possibly end up in jail, then buy that Ford Cosworth that they're advertising on their shop page lol.

 

[djbarnat]

I have purchased the 250w rear wheel kit I have been advised it is set to cut off at 14.8 mph. It does have a sticker. Gonna be fitting it on my Marin San Rafael next week.

 

[SpezElec]

fordulike,do you use your middrive on the road if so do you have it set to cut off at 14.5 mph,or do you just ride on trails

 

[Fordulike]

fordulike,do you use your middrive on the road if so do you have it set to cut off at 14.5 mph,or do you just ride on trails

I ride a very small section of back roads, but no more than half a mile in length and I don't purposely limit the speed, although I do take it at a leisurely pace.

Mostly back lanes, gravel paths and dirt tracks for me.

I built this bike for torque, rather than outright speed.

 

[SpezElec]

I do not limit the speed as well or should I,I have been riding on quiet roads on days and on busy roads at night, i enjoy the torque of mid drive as well as the speed,i like to pedal hard and and fast on the climbs to give the motor some support,while reading many posts again,I am thinking should i continue riding my bike on the roads with derestricted speed,or perhaps I should stick to gravel paths and cycle lane for now

 

[Fordulike]

I do not limit the speed as well or should I
I am thinking should i continue riding my bike on the roads with derestricted speed,or perhaps I should stick to gravel paths and cycle lane for now

Unfortunately, I cannot make those choices for you. If you were to be involved in an incident with a vehicle, then it wouldn't matter what PAS mode or throttle level you are riding.

We all know what we are talking about without going into a debate. I get really tired of those threads nowadays. Me and SpezElec are both grown men... Most of the time

My riding habits minimize risks to a low level, but they are still there. It's a risk I am prepared to take for a hobby that I really really enjoy.

 

[KTM Bike Industries UK]

,I am thinking should i continue riding my bike on the roads with derestricted speed,or perhaps I should stick to gravel paths and cycle lane for now

Can I ask why you think gravel paths and cycle lanes are any different to the road?

 

[soundwave]

they dont have cars and lorry's going down them

 

[D C]

And the road doesn't have families with young children and dogs wandering along them

 

[Kinninvie]

And the road doesn't have families with young children and dogs wandering along them

The roads round here do,and lots of horses too.
My bike does 34mph tops but as soon as I see someone else I slow right down and,in the case of coming up behind horses I always shout out a warning to let them know I am there.
A bit of commonsense goes a long way towards keeping everyone safe.

 

[Fordulike]

Kinninvie is right on the button about common sense.

Far too many idiots around, riding without helmets, pulling wheelies as far as they can go, riding no handed, no lights at dusk and night, curb hopping from pavement to road and dangerously back again in heavy traffic, thinking traffic lights don't apply to bikes.
I could go on, but I think it's safe to say us pedelecers have more common sense than most.

Unless yer name's soundwave of course

Only kiddin soundwave, we luvs ya really

 

[SpezElec]

Can I ask why you think gravel paths and cycle lanes are any different to the road?

Obviously roads are for bikes,cars,lorry etc and cycle path bikes,runners,horses etc,road are smooth mostly and cycle paths and gravel paths a playground for most of us,cyclist

 

[soundwave]

seeing a lot more mobility scooters now tho even 1 going of road lol, well on the grass

 

[Kinninvie]

seeing a lot more mobility scooters now tho even 1 going of road lol, well on the grass

Passed a mobility scooter this afternoon on National cycle route 14 going over Howgill viaduct. Its over a mile from a paved road!

 

[Alan Quay]

Can I ask why you think gravel paths and cycle lanes are any different to the road?

Can I ask why KTM bike industries are posting in the 'Electric Bike Conversion Kits' section of the forum?

Have you guys started selling a conversion kit?

 

[soundwave]

he thinks even if of road you cant use a s pedelec lol less you can prove on land reg u own the land imo

like i can buy a chain saw from b and q and cut up ppl with it and dwalt get sued for it pmsl

 

[Fordulike]

Can I ask why KTM bike industries are posting in the 'Electric Bike Conversion Kits' section of the forum?

Have you guys started selling a conversion kit?

Light blue touch paper....... Run...... KABOOM

 

[KTM Bike Industries UK]

Can I ask why KTM bike industries are posting in the 'Electric Bike Conversion Kits' section of the forum?

Have you guys started selling a conversion kit?

I wasn't aware you had to be selling conversion kits to post in this forum... do you sell them?

I asked a specific question because I'm interested to know the answer, that's all.