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The e-bike kit part people skip, and why it mattersThe one part of an e-bike conversion kit people skip is the torque arm. And it matters. A hub…Read the guide →
The Only 3 Home Gym Buys Worth ItThree home gym buys that actually get used. One. Adjustable dumbbells. Two. A squat rack with…Read the guide →UK-legal e-bike conversion kits explained: the rules, the kit types and staying safeUK-legal e-bike conversion kits explained: the 250W, 15.5mph and no-throttle rules, front hub…Read the guide →E-Bike Conversion Kit vs New E-BikeDon't buy an e-bike yet. You might already own half of one.Read the guide →How to choose a mattress on a budget: a UK buyer's guideHow to choose a mattress on a budget in the UK: foam vs pocket sprung vs hybrid, picking the…Read the guide →Easy car upgrades under £200: make an older car feel newerEasy car upgrades under £200 for UK drivers: CarPlay screens, dash cams, better speakers…Read the guide →
Is your e-scooter legal in the UK? The honest answerCan you ride your own e-scooter in the UK? Short answer: not on the road. You can buy one and…Read the guide →
Front hub, rear hub or mid-drive? Pick the right e-bike kitThree types of e-bike conversion kit, and picking the wrong one wastes your money. Front hub…Read the guide →
Is your e-bike conversion kit actually legal in the UK?Most e-bike conversion kits sold online are not road legal in the UK. Here's the quick test.…Read the guide →
The e-bike battery mistake behind UK house firesIf you're converting a bike to electric, the battery matters more than the motor. Coroners…Read the guide →
Own an e-scooter in the UK? Read this firstIn the UK it's legal to buy and own a private e-scooter, but it's still illegal to ride one on…Read the guide →
Never charge your e-bike hereWhere you charge your e-bike matters as much as what you charge. Never charge it in the…Read the guide →Latest videos
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