Images of items I have purchased (except trainers [no feet pics])

G-MAN2004 · 30 Jul 2017 at 02:15

I can't decide between getting a pair of those bluetooth earphones or just sticking with wired and getting Soundmagic E10s again. They look like they'd stick out my ears quite a bit.

Cyclone · 30 Jul 2017 at 02:40

If you are referring to mine, they are 3cm long/wide.

lude1962 · 30 Jul 2017 at 10:27

Outcast said:
My ebike is getting old & rusty so I'm getting bits in to build a new one.
Current motor is just 200 watt so this should kick arse somewhat !

Gotta save up for the battery which is nigh on double the cost of the hub !

1500W=2HP(electrical), thats gonna be quick if the frame doesnt end up in a twisted mess

Latest upgraded 1500w High power electric bike conversion kit capable of accelerating to the off-road speed 30mph.

Glaucus · 30 Jul 2017 at 10:32

Outcast said:
My ebike is getting old & rusty so I'm getting bits in to build a new one.
Current motor is just 200 watt so this should kick arse somewhat !

Gotta save up for the battery which is nigh on double the cost of the hub !

Very nice, mine ended up as a bit of a dud would love to build a new one with what I've learned especially now you can get much bigger 26650 cells which are much more energy dense.

Outcast · 30 Jul 2017 at 11:03

Mark A said:
Whats sort of speed can these bikes do? I was quite surprised when a mobility scooter went flying past me the other day, up a hill! Seems motor/battery tech is making some big advances.

It says on the ebay page 45 mph.. That's pretty rad for a pushie !
Scroll down page for details.
Here's a youtube of a 1500 w ebike

Puzzled · 30 Jul 2017 at 12:17

Ha that looks rather fun.

So when does an ebike become more of a motorbike and need the usual insurance, tax etc

arctine · 30 Jul 2017 at 13:09

MonkeyMan said:
Ha that looks rather fun.

So when does an ebike become more of a motorbike and need the usual insurance, tax etc

https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules

When it exceeds this....which his does and is very illegal without a license, insurance, being registered and taxed.

Outcast · 30 Jul 2017 at 15:09

arctine said:
https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules

When it exceeds this....which his does and is very illegal without a license, insurance, being registered and taxed.

Unless it's used off-road. My journey to and from work is 99% off-road !!

It's Anarchy out there anyway ! I had a pushie conversion that had a 2 stroke petrol engine in it overtake me last week around our ring-road !

Dis86 · 30 Jul 2017 at 16:04

Outcast said:
Unless it's used off-road. My journey to and from work is 99% off-road !!

It's Anarchy out there anyway ! I had a pushie conversion that had a 2 stroke petrol engine in it overtake me last week around our ring-road !

So the other 1%?

Puzzled · 30 Jul 2017 at 16:51

I guess unless the police catch you going full pelt its pretty hard for them to tell the difference.

=XDC=FluphyBunny · 30 Jul 2017 at 17:01

tom_e said:
Yes they are...

No they are in Newcastle-under-Lyme, completely different place to Newcastle.

arctine · 30 Jul 2017 at 17:20

Outcast said:
Unless it's used off-road. My journey to and from work is 99% off-road !!

It's Anarchy out there anyway ! I had a pushie conversion that had a 2 stroke petrol engine in it overtake me last week around our ring-road !

Off road how? The only off road you'd legally be able to ride that bike on is private land with the owners permission.

Outcast · 30 Jul 2017 at 17:47

arctine said:
Off road how? The only off road you'd legally be able to ride that bike on is private land with the owners permission.

Well if you're going to split feathers then you'd be right. Fortunately it's 99% cycleway (which is why you'd be right) through the back of Ferry Meadows !

Dis86 · 30 Jul 2017 at 17:48

Split feathers? Is that even a saying? I've heard of splitting hairs but not feathers!

G-MAN2004 · 30 Jul 2017 at 17:51

Dis86 said:
So the other 1%?

Flying through the air.

arctine · 30 Jul 2017 at 17:54

Outcast said:
Well if you're going to split feathers then you'd be right. Fortunately it's 99% cycleway (which is why you'd be right) through the back of Ferry Meadows !

I'm neither splitting hairs nor spitting feathers....there is no legal difference between an uninsured rider taking a motorbike down that cycleway and you on your 1.5kw electric bike.

You're breaking the law and if you're caught will be prosecuted. Given the penalty, it's a stupid thing to risk too. Why not stick to 250w?

Outcast · 30 Jul 2017 at 17:59

In for a penny.. In for a pound.
Also.. Hearsay I must admit but from a pretty good source. They are upping the speed allowed soon to 30mph.
Quite mad I must say if they are but that would make me a hypocrite right ?

G-MAN2004 · 30 Jul 2017 at 18:57

I've gone back to the 90s with this phone case.

I'm easily entertained.

tom_e · 30 Jul 2017 at 19:18

=XDC=FluphyBunny said:
No they are in Newcastle-under-Lyme, completely different place to Newcastle.

They're still in a Newcastle.

Just not Newcastle upon Tyne if we're getting picky about it.

Marky · 30 Jul 2017 at 19:42

G-MAN2004 said:
I've gone back to the 90s with this phone case.

I'm easily entertained.

Ooo I like that