Recent content by tonrob

For Lesss Yes it is the brake/ motorcut off, so still rideable while I'm working out how to fix it. The Izip is similar to the photo, no front disk brake though. I've straightned the carrier/ rack / battery pack holder so it is not rubbing any more. Your sugestion of opening the case to check...

thanks for the info Albie. I'm happy with the 24v for now but an upgrade makes sense except the extra weight. What difference in handling do you notice with the weight up high on the rack in your set up? I have to install a speedo yet so as to work out speed & range. How do you work out current...

ooopss, here is the broken wire photo

Here is a photo of case & wire break (I hope)

I'll try & post some photos. ( the worst damage is not to the bike but to my groin...the bruising now goes from the top edge of my hip down to the inside of my groin & down to the inside of my knee, not pretty & I'm sure you dont want to see photos of that.....my wife took some to send to the...

I have a 2 day old E Zip (Currie) 250w (for Australia...bummer) . I pranged it on my 2nd ride! Learned that a 30+ kg clunker of an electric bike doesnt bunny hop as easily as my decent unelectric mountain bike. I was lucky cause I only broke 3 things on the bike.........1. front brake which i...

Hi Got one the same yesterday at20% off........initial thoughts heavy steel....200m from beach........rust!! will be fun I have lots questions about solar charging, upgrades etc but will start a new post when can work out how

My kmart is slack, they wont unbox one to try, they reckon too much gets broken on them!! The top tube in the photos is sloping a lot so should get my leg over ok :P but may be a long stretch forward to the bars for a short arse like me?

Hi Alby I am looking at getting the same bike as you from kmart as an intro to ebiking ( I have a recumbent trike that would be ideal to electrify...too costly at the moment) I am 5'4'' tall so the idea of one frame fits all worries me.......do you think it would suit someone of my height...