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I think they went the fuse replacement route is because its real expensive to ship a battery. Usually it is considered dangerous goods and cannot be shipped by air at least because you need to be a certified dangerous goods shipper. If you did ship it with the appropriate shipping company I...

Great video...was there anyway through the route that you take a less busy road?? At least some parts of it, there were some side roads from what I could tell.

This is why I like the Cycle Analyst...picture of my data cable hooked up to my iMac and the Cycle Analyst. All the parameters are available for you to tinker with them. You can also update the firmware from the GRIN site and play with the beta versions if you want to risk it. The last time I...

Some of the disadvantages only apply to a mid drive motor. Under load, front hub configuration doesn't stress the drive train. I don't even think a rear hub motor would. Belt tension I don't think is an issue with either configuration ...just the mid drives. I love my Tern Verge Si8...

What brand of motor? Geared hub? Describe the circumstances...curious that's all

Well good luck with it. I purchased a full face helmet as well but I am surprised I don't see anyone else ever riding with one on the street. Don't give up...it has been very educational and above all fun to assemble your very own e-bike. Keep posting and see if you can get over 1000 views...

This was a long time ago.... but let me suggest that maybe someone stole the pads. If you look at the design, there is a locking pin at the top of the brake that if installed properly would quite effectively prevent the pads from jumping out of their slots. Hopefully, you didn't damage the...

Nowhere have I seen any mention of restrictions that airlines place on Li-ion batteries....most won't allow them to be carried on or even placed in the luggage compartments. Considered dangerous goods. How can you have a world traveler touring e-bike if you can't fly with it.

OK of all the things you should be fussy over, besides the motor, are the brakes. Your idea of purchasing another bike that already has disc brakes is probably the best thing you can do. You mention going to higher battery voltages which means faster speeds. I have had my Tern Verge Si8 for a...

The rear Bafang has the flange for a disk brake. Definitely look into installing a mechanical disk brake or even a hydraulic one. I even found disk brakes (complete hydraulic ones) on my local craigslist listings for around $50 to $120. I just went to the Toronto CL listings and did not find...

An update to the Tern Verge Si8 e-bike. just installed the keyed on/off switch and changed the brake pads. This made a big difference in the feel of the brakes. There was some slack in the levers and after installing the pads, slack is all gone. So I dialled up the PAS all the way up and...

You gotta change the gears from "straight cut" or "helical cut". Most of the noise (wining) comes from the gears inside a gear driven motor. BTW you can't really change them.

Is there any chance that the disc pads got contaminated with something? If you had to wipe off a brown substance did it get better? I would tempted to get some brake cleaner and using a paper wipe, spray some on the wipe and clean the disc surface. I replaced my disc pads with a non Shimano...

I don't really think this is an issue with my setup. I use a solar panel system and charge my battery from this. Don't use household power. It would be nice to know the precise draw and I think I do know what it is as pictured in one of the messages but with 2 x 12 Volt 200 Ah it doesn't even...

.....So, TJ, that reading is with nothing else being drawn off your battery bank, besides incidentals like your smoke, CO, propane alarms? YES...the reading of the small box to left is only when the battery is being charged. Nothing else drawing power out of the solar panel system. Thanks...

......It doesn't seem like you will be able to charge the bike battery and the deep cycle batteries. Going below 50% on the lead-acid batteries will kill them pretty fast. It doesn't even come close to going below 50%. The output never goes below 12.8 volts the whole time I am recharging the...

e-bike Richard, You are planning to use the bike, "primarily for exploring and recreational use in foreign travel". So just for your information, the batteries that are supplied with e-bikes are not allowed on any domestic or foreign flights. The are certain limits to Li-ion batteries that...

OK I am charging my 36V 14Ah battery with a 200 watt solar panel system with 2 x 12 volt deep cycle batteries and the 1000 watt inverter. The output from the battery is monitored and the inverter with the 2 amp battery charger that I am using to charge the battery it is drawing 100 watts at 7.8...

The Kitaco lock is quoted as $1002 U.S. from what I saw with your link. A little rich for my tastes and I would have some serious buy's remorse.

I just installed an alarm (motion) on the back rack. Zip tied it in an inconspicuous location and arm it every time I park. 120 DB sound and 7 different alarm notes. Bought from Amazon for $22. There is a U lock that is octagonal shafted so it would take two cuts with a grinder to remove it...