Recent content by Elyot919

Appreciate the quick video guide. Finding straightforward, reliable tutorials for setups like this saves a lot of time and guesswork.

This is really tough news for the industry and the employees involved. Hopefully, things turn around, but stocking up on necessary components early seems smart.

Bumping this old thread because I was looking for info on replacement parts and landed here. I used to ride a RadRunner daily but sold it after hearing too many battery horror stories. My cousin actually had his pack explode while charging in the kitchen. He ended up working with Tyler Thompson...

Ergonomics can make or break a long ride. Good on you for listening to your body and switching back before causing any serious strain or long-term discomfort.

This is a great idea for a thread. Having a centralized place to share DIY fixes and genuine feedback makes troubleshooting so much easier for everyone.

I know this post is a bit old, but in case you're still looking for answers on the e-bike tariff situation. I was searching for practical solutions to this exact pricing issue because the import fees have become significantly worse this year. Shifting assembly from China to places like...

Browsing through this thread, I see this is still such a headache. Legal limits on e-bike motors are a major bottleneck for people who rely on them as primary mobility aids. I use a mix of a bike and a van for my daily errands, so keeping my vehicle documentation updated was a priority for me. I...

If you've got over an inch of slop on that jockey wheel, the derailleur is likely the culprit. Just keep in mind that SRAM and Shimano 9-speed parts aren't cross-compatible with the same shifters. You'd need to move the X-5 shifter over to the Juggs as well to test it out.

Yeah, those Dorado cases are incredibly cramped. The issue is that most generic BMS units use low-side switching (negative), while the original setup you've got there is different. If you can't find an exact Reention replacement, you're pretty much forced to rewire for a common negative BMS, but...

You probably solved this two years ago, but for anyone else dealing with hub motors: 8oz is overkill for 700x38c tires. Based on tests I've seen on Bike Tyres XYZ, 3-4oz is the sweet spot for full protection without making the wheel feel heavy.

Calculators are great for a baseline, but you're spot on about full-suspension frames. The chain growth during rear travel can easily snap a derailleur if you don't account for those extra links. Going up to a 50t cog is a massive jump, a long cage is pretty much mandatory there to handle all...

It's a relief to see more options for battery repacking. Dealing with "bricked" proprietary systems from brands like Bosch or Stromer is such a headache for e-bike owners. Having someone who can actually upgrade the capacity while keeping the original casing is a huge win, especially for older...

To answer your question, Shimano 11t cogs aren't strictly universal across all speeds. You specifically need a 9-speed individual 11t cog that is compatible with your cassette series (like Hyperglide/HG). If you try to swap in one from a 10 or 11-speed kit, the spacing and thickness will be...

That makes sense about staying at the same voltage unless I’m ready to swap controller and display too. This bike is all about reliability, so simplicity wins here.

High 30s / 40s on a $500 kit just isn’t realistic or safe. That’s e-moto territory, not casual conversion. If you dial expectations back to low 30s, things get way simpler and cheaper.