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  1. TomD

    Have you seen the revised Helios?

    I don't see any updates. Website is still showing an older design.
  2. TomD

    Woohoo.. we are live with the exclusive new controller for bafang ultra.. and more goodies!

    Same as innotrace, but WW paid for UL certification to be able to offer it in North America. Innotrace would not offer it to North American customers before that and WW got an exclusive for doing it. The price difference is profit, duty, and recovery of certification cost. Ask nice and they...
  3. TomD

    Watt Wagons Labs! 3000 - 5000W Ultra!

    I believe it's the same motor/controller just set to max potential with no warranty.
  4. TomD

    A not quite newbie experience with the FLX Blade 2.0

    Congrats on the purchase. Hopefully you got the UART version of the Ultra that can be programmed,. If so, check out the FREY smooth tune topic, or for the ultimate experience upgrade to the Archon X1 controller. That's what I did and I love it. More efficient than the stock Bafang...
  5. TomD

    Just ordered a Hydra power questions

    Apples to oranges as I have a Frey CC. Diferent tires, battery capacity, terrain, usage, etc. Before I upgraded to the X1 controller I had range anxiety. Now I worry more about my butt wearing out than my battery which I guessitmate is good for ~50 miles. I never ride that far in a day though.
  6. TomD

    Just ordered a Hydra power questions

    I'd say in the ball park of my Yamaha PW mid drive. Feels like more a blend of torque and cadence sensing as you get up to speed, but I kind of prefer that as there is less fade in/out.
  7. TomD

    Just ordered a Hydra power questions

    I assume you meant to say you'd be fine with the stock X1 controller because I'm not sure you can tune the stock Bafang to be as smooth or efficient. Night and day difference for me after upgrading to the X1 although I never bothered to tune the stock controller. X1 is not so much about power...
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    Just ordered a Hydra power questions

    Upgrading to the X1 is a no brainer if you are buying a bike from them since you won't have to swap out your motor like everyone else. The upgrade cost should be trivial as they are making their profit on the rest of the bike. Would be incredibly stupid a huge mistake to opt for the stock...
  9. TomD

    Just ordered a Hydra power questions

    That's just throttle on the X1 if restricted. You can have them derestrict but will affect warranty. Oodles more power if you actually pedal and smooth delivery unlike the stock controller.
  10. TomD

    Just ordered a Hydra power questions

    Yes , stock Bafang controller behaved like bat out of hell. Much prefer the restricted throttle.
  11. TomD

    Just ordered a Hydra power questions

    My throttle is restricted to 750W continuous. To get more assist I can pedal but otherwise the display shows just under 750W continuous being delivered. No idea if torque is actually capped. Perhaps that's how it's feathered in.
  12. TomD

    Just ordered a Hydra power questions

    By default throttle is restricted to 750W and it blends in so you won't have to worry about it unless you order it without restriction.
  13. TomD

    Bafang DPC-18 Mid-Drive Motor Display Clock Always Running Fast

    AFAIK the issue has been there forever. I never bother to set the clock, worthless.
  14. TomD

    Advice/Options for newbie appreciated

    I'd jump on the FLX deal and get the Blade 2.0 at cost. Not the quietest of motors but you get a belt drive with Rohloff IGH which is going to be low maintenance. While not a fat tire bike the tires are going to be fine for off road. I'd confirm with FLX that you're getting the UART version...
  15. TomD

    Just got this email from FLX... is it real?

    That's a heckuva coupon. Brings the FLX blade down to 4,619.30 which is less than the intro pricing (jives with "cost" pricing). Seems legit to me as it takes you to the flx domain. Can't imagine they wanted this coupon public but thanks for sharing, should help someone.
  16. TomD

    New member

    OP is in Europe and likely well aware of where they can or can't ride. Way to go out of your way to welcome a new member with your nauseating MO.
  17. TomD

    Anti theft GPS

    Admittedly novices may be better off with a turn key solution and just paying a higher monthly fee. To configure the tracker initially you'll need to insert a SIM with SMS capability. In my case I took the SIM out of my phone, put it in the tracker, texted the tracker from my wife's phone to...
  18. TomD

    Anti theft GPS

    No, TK419-B (battery backup version). You can buy direct from eelink. $50 for the tracker. $4 for external backup battery. $50 expedited shipping (required if buy the battery). Easy breezy. https://www.eelinktracker.com/4g-lte-gps-tracker-tk419-with-external-battery.html You could buy a...
  19. TomD

    Anti theft GPS

    Where you going to hide all those cells? Anti theft GPS needs to be discreet. On the Trak-4 you can set tracking interval as short as you want as long as you're happy paying $15+ / monthly fee. No thanks! Do it right, get a small competent tracker like the eelink and hardwire it to your...
  20. TomD

    Anti theft GPS

    Where are you going to secure / hide it? Looks bulky. I doubt under the seat is going to fool a thief. Even with the cheapest plan you're still bending over for $84 / year with shitty 1 day tracking intervals. No thanks! Also, I doubt the battery will last as long as they claim. If you...
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