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These are very helpful responses!

@juggernaut1 please share more with us about this strategy: "On both bikes I back off the pedals when upshifting but not when downshifting", would love to hear about the logic of not backing off power when downshifting?

That's a good point, @fooferdoggie. The cassette is inexpensive, so figured why not change them both out to avoid variability... but you're right, could have gotten MUCH more use out of the cassette.

Friends, After my original Tektro brakes which came with the bike wore out, I had the LBS install Kool Stop brand brake pads, and they were constantly squealing / making noise. Then finally came across Shimano B05S Brake Pads and they are totally awesome, although not e-bike specific they seem...

Friends, On my 85-pound mid-drive ebike, the original CST BFT Fat Tires wore out in 1,000 miles of pavement/street riding, plus they were extremely loud (sounded like a swarm of bees when riding on roads). Replaced with STREET tires, and they were way quieter, much more agile (easier to lean...

Friends, Two years after my initial post, I'm happy to provide an UPDATE. After 2 years and 2,000 miles riding my 85-pound mid-drive ebike with the KMC e9 Sport 9-Speed E-Bike specific Chain, I did not have a single chain issue. The ebike chain popped off maybe once-twice in 2,000 miles...

Friends, I have 3,000 miles on my 85-pound ebike with Tekro Hydraulic Disc Brakes. I'm on the third set of disc brakes, installed professionally at a LBS, but have never drained/refilled the 'mineral oil'. The LBS bike mechanic (not focused on ebikes) said they don't generally get involved...

Thank you @Gionnirocket and @DDBB for the responses.

Friends, How long should we expect a un-serviced Bafang Ultra Motor (M620) to last, in terms of miles, or time? Mine has 3,000 miles (the UART version) thus far (built around 2021-2022), and seems to ride fine, although it does make a whining noise, but it seems that noise was always there...

Agreed with the OP, switching out knobby 4 inch tires for more street type tires creates a much quieter and more agile riding experience.

Thanks everyone for the great responses. Currently at just over 3,000 miles and will probably continue to gently ride it as is, and see how things go... it seems there is no easy non-DIY solution for folks like me with no mechanical experience to send the motor away for servicing.

Hi friends, I have ridden a fat-tire based Bafang Ultra Motor (M620, G510, UART) heavy ebike very gently for 3,000 miles. I've always ridden in peddle assist mode, rarely if ever use the throttle, always try to keep the wattage low, and the 9-speed gear selection appropriate for the speed, in...

Hi everyone, I'm the Original Poster (OP) resurrecting this thread, thank you for all the responses thus far. My mid-drive ebike has motor inhibitor switches in the brakes, but not a shift sensor, thus I use the front brake as a 'clutch' to ensure the motor is fully disengaged when switching...

Hi @MAF1008 curious how your motor situation worked out?

All riding parameters are the same (route, riding style, etc.), although haven't looked at pressure recently. To @teskow's comment about heavy use of front brake, I do use the front brake as a 'clutch' for the mid-drive engine, but hopefully not enough to actually engage the brake. I'm...