I thought the Burisch was hub drive ?.... So i assume you mean you want to upgrade to crank drive, or mid drive as they are sometimes called.Gedge wrote:I think I am going to upgrade to a Hub drive bike..but probably not until the winter has gone...I fancy a KTM Macina but not sure if I can justify the cost especially as will probably keep the Burisch.....( Im pretty sure Santa is aware of this request and has deemed me too naughty but tehre is always hope.......)Zookman wrote:Pretty much the way i view extracting a bit more power, be sensible on how much extra power but dont take the piss, and its highly unlikely it'll get you in bother.Gedge wrote:Mine is derestricted through the controller and will do 21mph under its own stream ( which is almost plenty fast enough... )..Because it is done internally itwould take a lot of work to prove that it has been modified and unless I run over an old lady I am fairly safe ..( the only Police I haev come across just wanted to know when they could have a go on it!! ) Like everything, use them sensibly and dont draw attention to yourself and it will be fine even if it is technically illegal...AndyB wrote:Just remember that if you fit a dongle to de-restrict it you're making it into a moped and all the normal restrictions come into force.[email protected] wrote:What's the situation with electric bikes on bridleways- I presume they are 'mechanically propelled' and as such are (to the letter of the law) illegal to use?
Whether anyone complains is another matter!
There are some really nice restricted byways in my neck of the woods that would be nice to be able to ride without concerns about legality...
I keep thinking of buying one to go to the pub in summer but I know I won't be able to resist fitting a dongle and even though we're right out in the sticks it'd be a pretty crap way to lose my licence (and my job) if I picked the wrong night to get lashed and pedal home at 35mph.
I've been using an Ebike forum for the last few years and i've not heard of anyone getting nicked for modding extra max speed out of a legal Ebike.
My next kit, i'm gonna go 350W rear hub for more torque, 13 or 15 a/h battery and setting the max speed somewhere between 20 and 25 mph.
KTM have some stunning Ebikes, but they are pricey.