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[GMA52]

Yes, that is a recipe for issues, small wires and brittle insulation. The brittle issue will only get worse. Time and Heat causes this. If it were me I would just get a new one at this point.

 

[GMA52]

I really love my new E-Bike. My only issue is that even though I am 5’8” tall my legs are short with a 29” inseam while most my height have a 32” inseam which makes it a little difficult to get over the upper support but learned to manage it. I had to move the seat back on it’s rails and raise the height so my foot does not hang on it when mounting or dismounting. Luckily that makes my knees slightly bent at the fullest extended position and easy to pedal but when I come to a complete stop I have to slide off the seat for feet to touch the ground. I probably would have done better with a step through frame but would have less power on the brand I chose. I need the power to go up the many hills in our area. I mostly ride on paved streets and paved park trails we have so I replaced the knobby tires with Kenda Cursor street tires. They make cornering on curves much better but of course have to be more careful if I have to go into the dirt and grass to get around people walking.

 

[PedalUma]

A guy brought me a diamond frame bike and wanted me to make it a step-thru by cutting off the top tube.

 

[RunForTheHills]

A guy brought me a diamond frame bike and wanted me to make it a step-thru by cutting off the top tube.

 

[GMA52]

A guy brought me a diamond frame bike and wanted me to make it a step-thru by cutting off the top tube.

Do you have a photo of the bike to see how he stabilized the frame after cutting the top portion to make it a step through?

 

[PedalUma]

Do you have a photo of the bike to see how he stabilized the frame after cutting the top portion to make it a step through?

I thought he was joking for full two seconds. I took a deep breath, letting him know that it was a minor technical thing that prevented that and it could not be done... without laughing. Not a snort or shake of the head. It would be like removing the top half of the Brooklyn Bridge.

 

[GMA52]

So, were you able to remove the top of the Brooklyn Bridge then?

 

[PedalUma]

So, were you able to remove the top of the Brooklyn Bridge then?

The bike was for 5'9" to 6" a medium. He was 5'7" but wanted a good deal on it. I will not wreck the integrity of a bike frame. Like a topless Corolla a huge amount of reinforcement would need to be applied underneath. Another guy once approached me wanting a Honda Accord made into a convertible limo back in the '80's. It is nuts. Better his nuts than mine.

 

[jhonnyjames]

Welcome to the forum! It's always nice to see someone getting back into outdoor activities, especially when an e-bike makes riding more comfortable. I agree with the suggestion about trying road-oriented tires in the future if most of your rides are on pavement. Please keep us updated after you've spent more time with the bike, I am sure many people would appreciate a real-world review.

 

[GMA52]

Welcome to the forum! It's always nice to see someone getting back into outdoor activities, especially when an e-bike makes riding more comfortable. I agree with the suggestion about trying road-oriented tires in the future if most of your rides are on pavement. Please keep us updated after you've spent more time with the bike, I am sure many people would appreciate a real-world review.

If you are speaking to me, I absolutely love the Kenda Cursor Street tire. They do nicely when I have to veir off the paved path to get around someone as long as not getting crazy on it.

 

[Chazmo]

How are you enjoying your fatty, @GMA52 . I keep lovin’ mine! Cheers from New England.

 

[LandoftheGiants]

I am dealing with the biggest pain in the butt because everything is so small and there is no room to work. There are like 60 1/2 mm wires in a spaghetti mess to replace an internal controller, no room, and if one gets crimped I am screwed. One did break and I had to solder a work around. The more I move the wires the more brittle they become.

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Chinese junk! I have -and many of us do- an old trailer outback. The cable that connects to the car is like 30 years old, flexes back and forward all the time and sits in the full sun half the day naturally. So yes, they can make good insulation, and high quality multi strand copper wire exists, but to reduce costs...

As part of another hobby I have a room downstairs stuffed with shelves of copper wire, and a big roll of old trailer cable. I never really thought of how valuable it was until today. Thanks for the heads up