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Old school. Wish I knew how to do links, but I can't. Suggest looking for seller Cool One Bike Store on AliExpress. I've purchased from them before, so I can testify they're bonafide.

Those leaf sprung forks from AliExpress showed-up in today's mail. No import duty levied, so that's a win. Can confirm the steer tube is 1-1/8" threadless. Very clean, well made set of forks these. And not covered in rust like the last drop loop frame I received via The Orient. Extremely pleased...

I'm doing OK, thanks for asking. Just can't shake off the constant breathlessness after two bouts of Covid since last June. Long Covid symptoms seem able to hang round for what feels like forever. That, together with general lethargy following Jen's loss, has been responsible for the lack of any...

My first three builds were all stashed safely in a storage facility here in town after the house move in early 2019. No. 3 was just about 99% completed apart from tracking down a genuine Gnome/Rhone threaded exhaust fastener to secure the pipe to the cylinder head. Fired her up a few times -...

Well....it's been a while. Happy New Year to all. Little to no activity from me so far as bike building is concerned. A second round of Covid in November didn't help and the long Covid symptoms of breathlessness after even the least physical effort have wore me down. Felt the best I've been for...

Prayers for your MIL and family. I wouldn't wish this dreadful disease on anyone, but once you're going through it, it's scary to hear how many other families are enduring something similar. Glad you enjoyed reading this thread. Your post reminded me that I must get back to it. Haven't had...

Hand shifter lever installed. Gives very slick, positive shifts. Looking forward to leisurely shifting through the ACE's gears when she's up and running.

Test fitting of the ACE's rear motor mounts went smoothly. Everything fit as intended. These mounts attach securely to the frame's bottom bracket and once bolted to the front mount, offer much improved rigidity. Installed the adjustable shift linkage, bearings, collars and cross-shaft which...

Just got home after driving down to Bedlington to collect the ACE's left/right rear motor mounts which were waterjet-cut from 3mm (1/8") mild steel by Barrington Metalworks. Test fit planned for tomorrow. After which, all being well, I'll paint them and the front engine mount green, same shade...

Really enjoying my time in the saddle on this Munro 2 eBike! My first bought-rather-than-built bike. Makes ascending the hills here in Alnwick a cinch for an old guy.

Back to working on the ACE. I reckon this is The Money Shot. First pic of the bike with the painted tank installed into the frame. Very pleased with the look. I've just drawn up the rear motor mount and sent it off to be waterjet-cut from steel.

The Munro's performance as a bicycle is fine for my needs Jim. The 22 mile ride to Amble and back on Monday was split 50/50 between battery and pedal power. Didn't come close to exhausting battery's charge but even so, there's no getting away from 'range anxiety' on an eBike as far as I'm...

Sorry to hear 'bout your dog. That's why I thought the first two of your pictures were the dog cone you spoke about.... My mistake!

The Munro eBike arrived via courier as scheduled last week. Very well packed in a super-strong carton and strapped to a pallet. Took two of us to get it off the delivery truck but once unpacked, the bike weighed a lot less. Assembled and fitted the accessory items that came with it but due to a...

Did I see your earlier bike - the one with the orange tank - listed on eBay while I was searching over the weekend?

Cool looking frame. Looks to be loads of room in there for an in-frame e-motor. Looking forward to following along with this build.

Thanks Jim. I agree. These Munro 2s are up there with the best looking eBikes. Despite being around 5 years old, 48v and only 400w, the design concept has stood up well. I reckon every now and then the Chinese excel and surprise us and themselves with something like this Munro bike. It really is...

I know for sure I'm more of a 'Built, not Bought' kind of guy, but I always hankered after one of those Munro 2 eBikes after I first saw mention of them on AliExpress way back in 2017. Always felt that despite being amongst the coolest designed eBikes, their success was held back by their...

48/49 Buick torpedo Sedanettes are my all time favourite cars. My '41 would have started life with the starter on the gas pedal, but the previous owner had the ignition conventionally re-wired. Having watched many videos showing what vinyl wrap is capable of covering, and how tough it is, I...