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Depending on how much you want to ride your Vaya but could do with some help, you might consider a Keyde S110 hub motor. Weight 2.3kg plus a 1.2kg 36v 7ah battery is same as published wt of Mahle x35 system comes in thru axle and threaded axle versions. As easy to install as changing a rear...

No problems with the electronic controls. So you've used them on cable actuated disc brakes (I assume so from your answer but just want to be clear)? Thanks

Unless there is some issue with short pull vs long pull I can't think of a reason that it wouldn't work but I just replaced cables/housings and don't want to mess them up. I'll try a web search to see if it has been done successfully by others.

I've thought about adding cross levers to my drop bar bike with 105 cable disc brakes but the tectro RL720 description states for caliper or cantilever. Do you see a reason they wouldn't work well for cable disc brakes?

I had chosen 60 grit mostly because it looked same/very similar to what Gboost uses for their friction drive. My concern was that a finer grit might be more prone to slippage and consequent focal tire damage. The friction layer is imbeded in a resin that is very durable so they don't have the...

There isn't very much info that I've found on the web regarding Keyde other than the very helpful experience and insights @peterecosse shared on another thread https://forums.electricbikereview.com/threads/anyone-tried-a-lightweight-ebike-conversion-kit-on-the-scott-addict.57484/ and the info...

I used 60 grit sanding belts on both my mute and pro versions. Virtually no wear on the sanding belts themselves but they do wear the tire some and you have to make sure they are pressed on the tire firmly enough to prevent slipping otherwise it can damage the tire. Post #218 shows what I used...

25 mile out and back ride on my much altered '70s Sears bike with Keyde S110 rear hub drive. ~2050 ft elevation gain in the 1st 12.5 miles, 600ft on the way back. Summit 1800ft doesn't seem impressive but it starts not far above sea level. 7 Mile Hill Rd/State Rd consists of miles of near...

I'm curious if you've made a decision on a Keyde for your carbon bike? Because of weather and yard chores I haven't done much riding but what I have done is impressive. FWIW from specs and what Peterecosse has reported it is similar but higher power than Mahle X35. Mahle lists the X35 at 3.5kg...

I don't see how assist vs non-assist would matter regarding derailleur/shifter performance. My wife's bike is a Dahon Briza folding bike that has been used stock as well as with a mid drive conversion, shifting was the same with both versions. Maybe ask your bike shop if Microshift or Box...

My wife has a bike with the same Altus derailleur and 8 speed shifter, both she and I think it works fine (normal). I also have other bikes with mid range components including one with Shimano 105s for comparison. The 105s are certainly smoother, quicker, lighter but I still think the altus...

It's taken me a few days to make alterations to the recipient bike that I've butchered over the years. Installation of the Keyde S110 itself couldn't have been easier: install the rear wheel, battery into water bottle cage, connect with power cable. The bluetooth display is easy to program...

Instead of a weld on adapter I gave one of these a try. With a bit of modificiation it fit and seems like it'll do the job. Thanks for the heads-up.

Short update, still waiting on the Keyde cassette tool in order to switch out the cassette. Wanting to test it on my 70's Sears 10 speed steel frame which is all that is left original from the several iterations of this bike. Fit a Tannus airless tire that I had sitting around because the disc...

I put a front hub on my wife's Biria Easy step which she loves. I also played around a bit with a rear hub geared motor. They both work well but I dislike the wiring mess/external controller. Keyde seems to have carved out a niche for an extremely clean installation which appeals to me.