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  1. mbouck

    Truckrun 500 Watt Mid drive

    The biggest problem with Truckrun is parts/service availability outside of China. There is no North American distributor for Truckrun so everything needs to be obtained from Truckrun directly or from a Chinese distributor.
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    DOST Fate?

    I seem to recall you briefly made mention of a "Fate" (sp?) model in addition to the existing Drop and Kope models. The quick shot of the frame I saw seemed to indicate a suspended rack similar to what R&M does with their Delite models. Any more info on this?
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    Bafang DPC-18 Ebike Display Settings

    One of the reasons I went for an EggRider - you can set it up to 10 levels of PAS if you want.
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    Juggernaut Ultra Battery Management System

    I will say this is my main complaint with the Reention Dorado-style packs - the 2.5mm barrel adapter is pretty weak/cheap. If you can talk to your suppliers, Roshan, I'd recommend they use a better (standards-based) charging plug that can handle greater amperage.
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    Chain breaking constantly?

    If the brake rotor was bent (assuming this is the rear wheel) then that would seem to indicate there was some damage during shipping. It could be the wheel itself might be out of true or the cassette was also damaged (e.g. bent cogs, etc.) If this is the case then I would say that's the...
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    Questions before I buy a Biktrix bike

    The derailleur is the mechanism which is responsible for moving your chain over the cassette gears. If it is not setup correctly your shifts will not happen, skip, be rough, push the chain off the cassette, etc. You don't need to necessarily understand how to adjust it yourself although I...
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    Questions before I buy a Biktrix bike

    I have a 2019 Juggernaut Ultra just so you know my frame of reference.... 1) Sounds like you're interested in commuting more than off-road. Unless otherwise specified Biktrix ships their bikes with knobby off road tires but I bet Roshan can set you up with road/hybrid tires if you ask. On my...
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    Looking for Bafang Ultra tuning software

    The key with EggRider is to make sure to keep your app and firmware up-to-date. For example, my Android OS recently updated which meant all my apps wanted to update themselves (including the EggRider app). At that point the app had problems talking to the EggRider. I then updated the EggRider...
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    Cassette durability! Convert to SRAM EX1? Try Rohloff E14, Nuvinci n360?

    "I keep blowing my head gasket when I continuously stay on the red line" = "hey doc - why does my arm hurt when I do this (*insert crazy contortion*)?" I hear SpaceX uses iconel and exotic alloys for their turbine impellers - worth a shot!
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    Cassette durability! Convert to SRAM EX1? Try Rohloff E14, Nuvinci n360?

    I have a Biktrix Ultra 1000 (with the Bafang MM 510.1000 Ultra motor) and I will say I have zero issues with my cassettes (Shimano 10 speed as shipped) getting chewed-up. First of all, yes, Biktrix tunes the programming so it's much smoother than the stock configuration. Second of all my bike...
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    Looking for Bafang Ultra tuning software

    The Bafang software sucks IMHO but it gets the job done. Get yourself an EggRider - does everything the Bafang software does except from your phone.
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    Swapping Bafang display.

    They absolutely work with the Ultra as I'm using it with my Ultra. Here's the official compatibility list.
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    Swapping Bafang display.

    I have a Biktrix Juggernaut with the Bafang Ultra motor (MM G510.1000) and swapped the stock Bafang DPC-18 display for an EggRider - works like a champ! Just make sure you order the Bafang version when ordering the EggRider. Bafang's controller firmware (and third-party displays) are their...
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    Ultra 1000 frame size / taller riders

    You can get your own wheelset from another vendor/shop as long as the hub spacing is the same. I can recommend Lace Mine 29.
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    Ultra 1000 frame size / taller riders

    I'm a bit shorter than you by a couple of inches and have the same bike. The fit should be fine for you as long as you set your saddle height accordingly. I'm also running 29 x 3 wheels so that adds to the frame height a bit.
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    Frey Bike unveiled two high-power and high-speed electric bicycles

    The CC (cross country?) model looks interesting but it's really not commuter-class IMHO. I currently have a hardtail Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra 1000 and have it setup in "commuter mode" running a 29" x 2.5" wheelset. Love it. The Juggernaut is essentially equivalent to Frey's current HT1000 (also...
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    MAN I NEED HELP choosing bike

    As far as mid-drive vs. hub drive - if you're riding mostly flat ground and/or moderate hills then a hub drive is just fine. If you have a lot of hills then you might want to consider a mid drive (for the greater drive train efficiency) but truthfully either will get you up the hill - just make...
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    Most Puncture-Resistant Tubeless Tire for Commuter?

    Some good choices: Maxxis Hookworm Surly Extraterrestrial Schwalbe road tires (several worthy options with puncture guards) Vittoria urban tires (also several worthy options) Some might mention Kenda's K-Shield tires but I'm not a fan of Kendas in general - there's a reason most all e-bikes...
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    Most Puncture-Resistant Tubeless Tire for Commuter?

    If you're riding mostly on tarmac/hardpack then you'll want to run road/hybrid tires at higher pressures for the lower rolling resistance. High(er) PSI and tubeless are not a good combination IMHO - you risk your tubeless tire blowing-off the rim if the PSI gets much above 60 PSI. Caveat...
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    11 of the hottest ebike motors available and one with 160 Nm of torque!!

    I wish Bafang would update the BBSHD and add a torque sensor with ISIS cranks. The BBSHD market is well established, the parts are easy to come by and the motor design is battle tested. Their controller sucks but there are aftermarket alternatives to fix that problem...
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