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by John in Leeds
3 Jan 2018, 6:22pm
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: Taken the plunge.
Replies: 60
Views: 9255

Re: Taken the plunge.

Got both motor and battery from Aliexpress hemo. The unit 48v battery with the motor controller set to 25 kph max and 6 amps. Shortly I will include a meter to measure voltage and amps with a cumulative watt count. From reading around the subject it is clear that ALL the ebike motors can produce far more than the 250 watt legal limit. It is the controller that ensures conformity. What I hope to do is comply with both the spirit and letter of the law.
Sadly I have not used a bafang motor but have used bosch, yamaha and shimano powered ebikes. In the small time I have used the tsdz2 it does seem to compare quite well in ease of use.
by John in Leeds
3 Jan 2018, 2:30pm
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: Taken the plunge.
Replies: 60
Views: 9255

Re: Taken the plunge.

After a year of reading up on ebike kits I've purchased a Tongsheng tsdz2 with the intention of fitting to my Pino tanden. Although I ride standard tandems regularly it is for fairly short distances without attempting the challenging hills. As my usual Pino tandem partner is neither particularly fir or strong I find that longer trips or those that go in hilly areas leave me pretty tired and sore. Hence the purchase. Initially I have fitted it to my old Claude Butler Dalesman of 1984 vintage. I was an easy fit and is a good match for the 7 speed cluster with its 34 tooth bottom gear. I have so far had just one charge of the 17 amp hour battery through it with some encouraging results. The total mileage according to my satnav is 55 with some serious climbs included. As I live in the Harrogate area there are plenty of hills to go at and one of the many dealt with was the Middle Tongue route up to Greenhow from Pateley Bridge. If it can climb that without problems it can climb anything. The system does not stop me working fairly hard but not to the usual level of sweaty exhaustion. Average speed is increased significantly though the speed limiter does tail off the power just under 16 mph, cycling beyond that is possible but there is a noticeable increase in effort that makes it feel not really worth it. As a torque sensor system, riding seems very natural and gear changing is easy. I think that it should work very well on the Pino with its Sachs 3x7 gears. If there is anything worth posting in the meantime I will.
by John in Leeds
28 Apr 2014, 11:14pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Orux and IGN France
Replies: 4
Views: 1832

Re: Orux and IGN France

Brilliant, thank you :)
by John in Leeds
28 Apr 2014, 3:23am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Orux and IGN France
Replies: 4
Views: 1832

Re: Orux and IGN France

Thanks for the pointer. I'm trying to figure it out. :)
by John in Leeds
25 Apr 2014, 10:24am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Orux and IGN France
Replies: 4
Views: 1832

Orux and IGN France

Wonder if anyone here can help me please?

I use the excellent Orux maps with online mapping from OS and the IGN in Spain at 25000. Can anyone explain how to add IGN France to the mapsource file. Since it is available free from here for example it should be possible.

http://www.randogps.net/gps-rando-carte-ign.php?dep=43&num=17&lib_dep=haute-loire&meta=CHEMIN%20DE%20COMPOSTELLE%20-%20PARTIE%201

I have asked Orux themselves but suspect they have been given a hard word for pointing to free to use systems :(
by John in Leeds
26 Mar 2014, 9:19am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Four corners and five Bens
Replies: 5
Views: 8721

Re: Four corners and five Bens

I'm pretty sure George Berwick did this years ago without the Bens. I vaguely remember something about 160 mpd carrying camping gear but memory may play tricks.

https://www.fifedirect.org.uk/minisites/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.display&pageid=CADB6BE7-A9FB-9F42-9B01F185066BBD25&siteID=FE129D42-BEB5-F023-67D7792A2E9043B1
by John in Leeds
20 Feb 2014, 4:43pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Best android map app?
Replies: 13
Views: 8431

Re: Best android map app?

Orux works very well for me. Sadly the current version will not load OS or Goggle maps after the copyright holders gave the developer the hard word. Really unfair when you consider they are already free to download to the general public. Earlier versions of Orux are readily available and have no such limitations.

It took a little time for me to get to grips with Orux but I now find it invaluable on a Galaxy note2 - the big screen and superb battery life make it a corker. When away from a charge facility for a few days I just take a back up battery, problem solved 8)
by John in Leeds
3 Apr 2013, 8:48pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: George Berwick interview on BBC radio
Replies: 4
Views: 1352

Re: George Berwick interview on BBC radio

Dratt! seems it has expired now. Would have loved to have heard this.
by John in Leeds
21 Jan 2013, 10:41pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: how to get a Pino Tandem from Hull to Holyhead by train?
Replies: 5
Views: 710

Re: how to get a Pino Tandem from Hull to Holyhead by train?

If it's any help we took the Pino on the Hull to Leeds train a couple of years ago. We covered the front pedals with a bag and placed pannier bags on the front seat. No problems at all

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by John in Leeds
19 Jan 2013, 5:18pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: ....about a strange rainbow?
Replies: 11
Views: 4523

Re: ....about a strange rainbow?

Saw the same or similar in France a couple of years ago Colin. Afternoon, and it stayed directly overhead although the thin cloud moved constantly. Took a number of pictures over probably 20 minutes. Interesting explanations though I still need convincing I'm afraid :wink:

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by John in Leeds
25 Oct 2012, 9:26am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Scotland Winter Bike Ride
Replies: 35
Views: 8683

Re: Scotland Winter Bike Ride

Point of freezing temperatures and wet has always been the biggest problem for me. Being wet through, cold and then camping with wet gear is miserable unless you have a fire. Well below freezing and your gear will at least stay dry. Pile and Pertex works well when wet. Buffalo works but Montane seems better finished and is often cheaper. Just my 2 pennyworth :)
by John in Leeds
21 Oct 2012, 9:55pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: All time top 3 favourite films
Replies: 89
Views: 17105

Re: All time top 3 favourite films


Once upon a time in the west
. Powerful, cruel, amazing score and Cardinale at her most beautiful.

Departures. Simple, human a nearly perfect film.

Lord or the Rings. We'll probably enjoy them again at Christmas


so many to choose from, so many so close :wink: