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Tom, That's not really relevant (but still impressive) ... the comments were about the startup characteristics and if I remember correctly TS also had serious problems with the early units. But like any effective organization they sorted them out and have a reasonably well respected product today.

If I could only have two of them ... in an ebike lineup in a bricks and mortar store, I think I'd sell more of the green and grey. If I was selling online only and primarily though my own website I think white and grey. White and grey would appeal to most folks (or more accurately no real issue...

That all sounds good. As long as it all fits snug without interference (and remember that the fork will compress a bit when the nuts are tightened) you'll be fine. I've experienced this - dropping a motor into the forks sitting upside down, everything looks good and then having a small issue...

If you are talking about "regular" thin flat washers that would simply behave as a bit of a spacer then no, not having then isn't likely to be an issue (assuming everything like the disc brake rotor lines up properly and nothing is rubbing). But if you are talking about tabbed washers that are...

I think having an alternative to the highly integrated commercial mid drives is important for a lot of folks. I only wish there was some common control code for these setups. Yes I know that you actually could graft a Grin Cycle Analyst into one of these mid drive setups ... but it's not an easy...

There are actually many different reasons or benefits of a throttle ... beyond the "don't ever want to pedal" shtick on a Super 73 style ebike. For example in my case I really enjoy riding a bicycle in a traditional manner (ebike or not) at higher cadences, but in and around traffic in my...

I think the apples to apples comparisons would be more in the $900 range but your point is still valid, is "better" engineering worth twice the price? I guess that totally depends on what you value. The old analogy - do you drive a Chevy or a BMW, and why? Is size, fit and finish important? If...

Wouldn't it be great if there was a CyC North America entity? A local (west coast) warehouse for the quick turnaround of small parts, a few accessible tech support folks with the Cyc Asia engineers on speed dial/Zoom. The problem is that once the products become popular this model inevitably...

Doesn't surprise me ... there seems to be a general shortage of 36h rims in wider (30mm+) sizes from all sources. --------- I'm going to be building up a new hub motor based rear wheel for my day to day bike. Unfortunately it's a pretty big jump to start doing wheels yourself (but relatively...

Hmmmm, So many interesting things. - power from the 9C motor, and the impact on the ride. I've also been curious about the differences between that direct vs. a geared hub motor setup. - efficiency from the different wheels between the Ogre and BC. Aside from slight differences in rider...

Even the hyper weight conscious pros have dabbled with front suspension. There have been front suspension setups used on the pavés in the Tour de France and Paris Roubaix classic.

When folks are saying "gravel" ... what do you mean, as there are a number of different gravel surfaces. I have a lot of fine gravel covered paths/trails, the kind loved by joggers but hated by skateboarders. These multi use trails are usually hard packed with some fine loose gravel on the...

700c is not the same as 27.5" but they are close. 700c wheels/rims are slightly larger in diameter, but there are wider tire and rim options in 27.5". 27.5 is the same wheel as 650b. You may find that a bigger (fatter/wider) 27.5" tire is actually very close in circumference to a narrower 700c...

Depending on where the controller is (is it really integrated into the battery holder/cradle or is it just "integrated" into the bike frame) you'd need to find the same physical format ... the ones integrated into the battery holder are different physically than those that are intended to be...

Normally when you see an integrated controller setup it's part of the carrier or cradle for the battery. The battery lifts out of the cradle and the controller stays with the bike (it's wired in). There is also a small circuit board - a BMS (battery management system) that is built into the...

Which specific model did you buy? The el Capitan looks like a great deal at only $1000 CAD. The Honeywell brand name seems to have gone the way of RCA and other previously well known brands and is just being slapped on foreign sourced products. So yes it appears to me that the Honeywell ebikes...

Beoshield is great stuff, and has wide applications as an aerosol. But I find it's also really expensive and not everyone wants or needs it's capabilities. The "old school" dielectric grease has also evolved ... today it isn't your grampa's grease for use on the tractor. As a silicone synthetic...

We're seeing a lot more of the freeze/thaw rollercoaster this winter ... which brings with it a lot of different conditions to ride in. Yesterday was +11C and sunny, today is -4 and rain (and now because of the temps it's freezing rain which is really nasty). Even the dog (greyhound) with her 4...

27.5 x 3" for "regular" riding and 26 x 4s for winter ... nice setup. I'm considering something similar (perhaps not quite as aggressive) for next season. In my case it's 27.5 x 2-2.5 for the regular conditions and a 26 x 3 rear for the winter ... but I'm still working on the idea.

The wrong chain length can in some circumstances cause skipping (not enough chain wrapped on the smaller cogs from a derailleur at the wrong angle) but it's highly unlikely in this situation. Overall I agree that chain stretch (from wear) is the most likely culprit.