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The latest update from my battery terminal and loose top cap saga is that Juiced has agreed to ship me a top cap for self-installation. They only agreed to send me the part after a number of emails and proposing I pay for the repair, but I guess they figured that it was going to cost them more...

Check out Matt at empoweredcycles.com, he's based in Castro Valley. My co-worker had a bike converted at his shop and it turned out well. He only does Bafang mid-drive systems.

What kind of tools did you use to clean the pins?

The latest update from Juiced bike is they are offering a battery inspection and repairs charged by the hour. This is a welcome improvement, as when I originally entered a service ticked about electrical contacts, they suggested buying a new battery. It would be a shame to just junk a perfectly...

You might want determine the type of debris found in the typical areas in which you ride. For example, I ride through a commercial/warehouse district that has all manner of screws and nails. Sealants can help, but more often than not there's monster debris that is greater than the capability of...

I have the exact same problem and I'm waiting for a response from Juiced. There is another thread on EBR, regarding batteries not seating properly, thus causing a loose connection, electrical arcing and connector melting. If you have an earlier build battery, this is probably caused by a...

It's interesting hearing everyone's responses and I got a good chuckle out of the OP. I tend to have have both admiration for roadies and a little annoyance as well. A lot of my commute route puts most bike riders on a one hour commute. I always have a healthy respect for the roadies that are...

I feel your pain. It’s always someone going against traffic and you can tell that they only care about their own convenience, are ignorant to traffic rules, and would gladly put you out of the bike lane into vehicle traffic.

I rather not be called misinformed but I did say that MOST not all riders won’t be able to maintain 28mph. This isn’t a insult to people’s fitness level. I’ve based this observation on testing dozens of different eBike motor systems. Yes, speed is going to be a combination of rider input and...

I rode my Bosch mid-drive for a couple of years before switching to a hub drive. The thing that got tiresome on the mid-drive setup was all of the drivetrain maintenance and wear. The bike went through a chain and cassette every 2500 miles. There's something to be said about the simplicity of...

The good thing is that I'm not currently in the market for an ST5 as I agree the price point is way out of reach for most people. Since I started ebike commuting, I've enjoyed testing bikes even though I own two ebikes currently. On my regular route, I sometimes see more ebikes than regular...

My daily commuter pushes out 1700w on a fresh battery, but for usual rides I find myself cruising around 30mph. If someone wanted to join my commute with this type of bike, the could keep up with some of the DIY bikes. I also appreciate that the Stromer is a real 28mph speed pedelec. Although...

Yep true that. Also, the controller programming doesn't seem to artificially dial down the motor output once you're at those speeds. My main gripe with Bosch motors is the speed restrictions that start to taper off the power right before 27mph. By 27.5mph the motor isn't doing anything. For...

Well, I now know the gold standard of factory built ebikes, and that's the ST5. I was able to participate in an ebike festival/demo day called Super Bicycle hosted by The New Wheel ebike store. They're a great SF Bay Area ebike store that has two locations, one in San Francisco and the other in...

I wish it was. The new controller required a full rewiring of the bike. You’ll need to know how to make JST connectors, solder, and have various crimping tools. It's 6-8 hour job if you know what you're up against.

It’s all components from eBikes.ca I used their Phaserunner controller and CycleAnalyst3.

Perfect explanation and I can confirm as a HF1000 owner who also has a friend with a HF1100. We both changed out our stock controllers. Juiced Bike does a good job with the Bafang motors, but the MAC motor and stock Juiced controller the put in the HF1000, HF1100, and HyperScrambler all have the...

I think every little bit helps, so go with the tire liners. I've had mixed results with sealant in tubes. The few times I've had punctures with sealant, the debris that punctured the tube was way too much for the sealant to handle and left a huge mess.

I think if you're going to buy one of the two, the CrossRip+ is the bike you want. Fender and rear rack included are a nice touch. With my own experiences in commuting, I have gone about 10k miles in the past 2.5 years, the Bosch motor system is very reliable. Another option that you might want...

I know that the Boostedboard claims to put down 2000w of peak power. Some boards are using in hub motors and others use belt drives. If you ride both types of e skateboard, the motor comparison is analogous to the eBike hub drive vs mid drive debate.