Recent content by talkingwalnut

So after all that the bike was gone when I got to the house! Not sure when because I thought she was away until now but that's how it goes sometimes. Slightly gutted since I'd heart set on this project and these bikes don't seem to be readily available in Ireland. Anyway, I'll continue my...

I'd be looking to remove the IGH and replace it with a single speed. I'd happily live without gear choices on this build.

Thanks for that LewTwo. I didn't realise Caliper brakes differed from cantilever or v brakes. Good to know. Keeps some options open. The Elephant Bikes are UK mail bikes so there's no guarantee they'll be the same setup, but there's a good chance the Irish mail service would buy from the same...

Oh no dogman. Don't complicate things on me now! I'm an engineer and not able to resist going for the "better" solution :D A few stupid questions coming up here. First up, what's IGH? Internal Gear Hub? What affect would that have on swapping out the rear wheel for the electric one? One of the...

So it's likely the fork will have the mount points already? Nice one. Couldn't tell from the photo and haven't gotten to view the bike yet. This evening hopefully! Ya I realised after I posted it that it was never going to be true. I guess it's more a question of how possible it'll be to find...

Ah, this might be an issue. How difficult would it be to retrofit brakes on such a bike? I can't see any mount points for them on the forks. Would they have to be welded on? Edit: I did a bit more research can see now it's the fork that needs to support the braking system. I guess that works in...

Haha. Ya. I knew it was only a matter of time before I had to stop using it and start repairing, but I hoped I'd get to this winter anyway. I'll probably just grab a front wheel + hub for now so I can save cost and reuse my existing equipment (battery, controller, etc.). Hopefully I'll get the...

Thanks for that. I'll have a look to see if I can find a 12mm axle version. That would save a lot of hassle. If anyone knows of UK/European sources please let me know. Ya they're just styled that way I think. They're in use today. I just have to make sure it wasn't stolen :lol:

Basically it was a b**ch to get the wheel installed in the first place. It took a few months to get everything working and at the end I noticed there was a slight imbalance in the wheel. At that stage I just wanted to get using the thing so I took my chances and left it as is. Eventually one of...

Thanks dogman. This is the kind of advice I'm looking for. I just came across someone selling an old postman bike. The storage space might be useful and I'd say they're fairly robust. I might try and setup a viewing this evening, so is there anything I should look out for on it? Good point...

Hi guys, I made my first ebike about a year ago and love it. Unfortunately, the frame I used was completely unsuitable (as I was told it would be here :D) so I had to make a lot of compromises to get things to fit. Now my spokes have started popping, so I'm reaping what I sowed. Anyway, I...

That's a nice idea but we all know that if it's windy and you're cycling, it's always in your face. No matter which direction you're going :D

I managed to track down someone with an 11t for sale. Hopefully that's me all setup now :D

Would 14T be any good? Finding it hard to source a 11T hub nearby. I've already ordered from ev-power unfortunately. Plus oxydrive don't seem to offer Ireland as a shipping destination.

Thanks for the advice. I'm hoping not to replace the pedalling completely though. I still want to get my exercise, just make things a bit easier in high winds. Great to know that they have such durability though. I'll probably order the rear-hub kit today, with the 7 speed shimano gear hub. The...