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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3329   
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Nothing wrong with a bit of assistance every now and then
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2...han-174mph |
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18th Aug 2019 6:18pm |
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| 90 Dreamer Member Since: 13 Jul 2019 Location: Oop North Posts: 2171 
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Must be as mad as a Guy Martin..........
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18th Aug 2019 6:37pm |
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| Zed Member Since: 07 Oct 2017 Location: In the woods Posts: 3329
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Gotta love British engineering.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-49393998 |
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19th Aug 2019 7:19pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6308  
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/\ this guy is on another level!   |
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20th Aug 2019 6:07am |
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| chopcat Member Since: 11 Sep 2012 Location: Pembrokeshire Posts: 412  
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After a lot of research i converted a couple of my bikes to electric assist. In my view the best components and latest technology come from ebikes.ca in canada.
https://www.ebikes.ca/ Take a look at their cycleanalyst and phaserunner setup. They are brilliant open source products. Batteries https://em3ev.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwtO7qBRBQE...FMQAvD_BwE Is the place to go unless you are going to try to build your own. Great service from a uk run company with all the advantages of trading with China. I did one of the Ebikes brompton conversions and turned my old specialized tri cross into a long distance commuter with a 2kw rear hub motor and 56v triangle battery. The performance is stunning and fully programmable. I get around 100 miles per charge at reasonably mad speeds, much further if one can remain sensible. Conversion costs range from £500-£1000 plus battery. You remain in charge (!) of the setup with no hacking to be done and no reliance on big manufacturers for batteries and parts. Look at the advice from Justin regarding hub vs mid drives. Bike manufacturers go for mid drives because that suits thier current format and with the low EU limits gearing is more important. They have their place on mountain bikes but for fast road/commuting I would seriously consider a hub for a reliable, silent easy build. TC |
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20th Aug 2019 7:09am |
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| Muddybigdog Member Since: 11 Apr 2014 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1025 
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Dont know if I like this or not?
https://www.retro-ebikes.com/Cruzer Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200 Puma 90 XS - Sold D3 - 2.7 S x2 (both Sold) Freelander 2 HSE - Sold Freelander 1 - Sold Disco 2 - Sold |
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25th Nov 2019 5:43pm |
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| Clemmo Member Since: 03 Aug 2012 Location: Mile Oak Posts: 1221 
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My electric bike is “switchable”
Ie it can be used up to the legal limit of 15mph on a road... And if I choose I can switch on the electric assistance to go beyond the 15mph off road. I have to say it suits me perfectly. There is /was nothing worse than touring at 15-20 mph with the motor kicking in and out. It becomes a real chore. My bike feels perfect now... much more useable. Clemmo Make today a little better than yesterday but not so good as tomorrow....
Defender 90 HT............Pangea Green BMW X3 Msport............Carbon Black Mini Electric................Grey. (wow!) MGB Roadster……..........Vermillion 17k miles Honda Benly CD200....Maroon --------McLouis Fusio........7.4m of fun |
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25th Nov 2019 6:39pm |
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| zippo87 Member Since: 29 Mar 2019 Location: Moray Posts: 100  
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I’ve zipped about on a few with import motors, and it’s surprising what the difference gives. If you’ve got the legs you can mash a road bike (non electric) up to 30mph, so really can’t see the issue to some extent if people are considerate of others and spatially aware - that being said, irrespective of what should be considered a legal (sensible) level in anything will always be exceeded by certain folk.
We had a great time in Tampa too using the electric scooters, a really excellent idea and for the part very well adopted. But I can see that it could easily be a nuisance for pedestrians and vehicles all the same. If the expectation of being cut up or jumped at is present then we just ensure we keep aware of it!? |
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25th Nov 2019 9:11pm |
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| Tribord Member Since: 20 Apr 2013 Location: France Posts: 220  
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I have a KTM electric Motorcycle that I use for trail riding. https://www.ktm.com/en/e-ride/freeride-e-xc/Overview
It is great fun, but after 4 or 5 years the ride time is degrading, so I have been looking to replace or upgrade the battery. But a replacement from KTM is over €3000 ! I cannot find anyone else to supply (I also emailed the Chinese company Chopcat listed, above). I am starting to wonder if I should open the battery case and replace the internals myself, but not really sure where to start... |
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26th Nov 2019 9:06am |
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