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JJL0256 replied to the thread The world's smallest charger.That’s a really neat idea. The thing I like most is not having to carry another bulky charger on longer rides or trips. If something...
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JJL0256 reacted to PedalUma's post in the thread What do you check first before choosing an e-bike conversion kit? with
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There is a thread on the Great American Wheel Route. She describes her custom bike packing bicycle and what it does for her. In a... -
JJL0256 replied to the thread What do you check first before choosing an e-bike conversion kit?.That’s a pretty convincing case for keeping things simple. Ten years on the original setup with the motor never needing to come out is...
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JJL0256 reacted to Tom@WashDC's post in the thread What do you check first before choosing an e-bike conversion kit? with Like.
Like the Man said - Torque sensing mid-drive.
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I'll review my original analysis 11 years ago. I knew I wanted a rear motor because I didn't want the front motor spinning off the bike...
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JJL0256 replied to the thread What do you check first before choosing an e-bike conversion kit?.That makes a lot more sense with the numbers — especially backing it down to 18A rather than just running everything at the maximum. I...
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JJL0256 replied to the thread What do you check first before choosing an e-bike conversion kit?.Yeah, the BBS02B seems to have earned a pretty solid reputation for reliability. I can see why torque sensing would be hard to give up...
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Her bike although rated and stamped at 500W is capable of 20Amps on a 48V nominal battery. I took down the maximum amps to 18 for safety...
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JJL0256 reacted to Gionnirocket's post in the thread What do you check first before choosing an e-bike conversion kit? with Like.
Definitely mid drive over hub for me. Only one build, a 750w BBS02B which was very reliable. If I had to do it today, I'd probably be...
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JJL0256 replied to the thread What do you check first before choosing an e-bike conversion kit?.That’s interesting. Is the main reason you prefer it the more natural riding feel, or do you find it better for everyday reliability as...
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JJL0256 replied to the thread What do you check first before choosing an e-bike conversion kit?.Thanks for taking the time to go through all of that — there’s a lot there I hadn’t considered. Your point about asking why someone...
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Hub motor vs mid-drive — For a fairly normal bike, what usually makes you choose one over the other? Is it mostly terrain and climbing...
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JJL0256 replied to the thread What do you check first before choosing an e-bike conversion kit?.That's a good point — I hadn't really thought about locked battery systems as part of the buying decision. I can see how that could...
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I've done geared hubmotors front/rear plus mid drives. I've also purchased a few inexpensive but decent ebikes. Been ebiking for 11...
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JJL0256 reacted to Chargeride's post in the thread What do you check first before choosing an e-bike conversion kit? with Like.
Bafangs are heavy and bullet proof, but there are issues with newer mid drives using locked battery tech..give them a wide berth.