Has the poor Southern Rail service influenced your Pedelec purchase

[D8ve]

Only one way to do it.

Nutters

 

[EddiePJ]

That is a politer way of putting it than I would have.

 

[LeighPing]

Curious, I went out for a 3 mile ride in the rain just now, after setting my bike to 18. So I see 19 after the cut off kicks out. I couldn't envisage doing what this chap has in mind. It's deadly, even on the quietest of roads!

Here's a snippet. New best headlight set to high. Halo on strobe.

 

[Pollmak]

Legal cut off is 15.5 mph. Any hills en route? Ups and downs? Swings and roundabouts?

It would be easily do-able if you had some nice downhill stretches on your way to work. You have to consider traffic lights, roundabouts too etc.

I plan to rent a pedelec and test the journey first before buying an upgrade kit.


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[Pollmak]

a bosch or Yamaha bike will do it with a dongle but you will need to charge the batt at work if you only have one.

a bafang mid drive kit would be a bit cheaper but you would have to remove the speed limit and same for a hub motor bit cheaper again.

I hear you can get more speed/power from the Bafang, but changing the computer wheel size entry from say 26" to 18", so the motor turns a 26" wheel at the speed of a 18" wheel fooling the system giving you more power and speed.

 

[Pollmak]

i doubt the ppl will mind as they will all be squashed dead in there cars anyway

will save the nhs a fortune pmsl

yea, you cant fix dead.

 

[Pollmak]

Curious, I went out for a 3 mile ride in the rain just now, after setting my bike to 18. So I see 19 after the cut off kicks out. I couldn't envisage doing what this chap has in mind. It's deadly, even on the quietest of roads!

Here's a snippet. New best headlight set to high. Halo on strobe.

Rainy days, some thing to factor in. Winter rainy days are uncomfortable.
FYI interesting rain log for London 2016:

https://weather-and-climate.com/average-monthly-Rainy-days,London,United-Kingdom

 

[JimRides]

Buy the right clothing and other gear and the wet/cold weather isn't much of an issue. I'd rather be out in the wet/cold fresh air than jammed into a sweaty train carriage (that has been delayed by something to do with the wet/cold!)

 

[LeighPing]

Rainy days, some thing to factor in. Winter rainy days are uncomfortable.

Also factor in what gear you will need to carry for work. Plus bad weather gear, phone, tools for puncture repair, mini bike pump etc.

Try to keep things small and light. Maybe use slime inner tubes to minimise punctures.

Peace of mind. Clickety, click.

 

[flecc]

Engine output peaks at 1,500 hp (1,120 kW), with 2,750 lb-ft (3,754 N-m) of torque at that peak.[2] The engine can use a variety of fuels, including jet fuel, gasoline, diesel and Marine Diesel.[2]

And coal, Rolls Royce have successfully run their turbines on pulverised coal.

Wasn't a good time to hang out the washing to dry in that area though.
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[IR772]

Bafang is just a motor you need the whole bike read this short thread and then tell me you are not interested.

http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/oxygen-mtb-off-road-speed.26609/

 

[IR772]

Peace of mind. Clickety, click.

SNAP, Father Christmas delivered one for me.

Itching to use it, the drawback is I have a hardnine Haibike so nothing loose to tighten.