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You can do either, as I round to nearest 20% anyway to estimate charge time. As my display drops in 20% increments, when I am using the battery. If I want more precision, I can use my digital volt meter and measure the soc via voltage level. I always power up the display to see the...

It is an e-bikekit. It is a 36volt kit. The controller is not labelled, except for the e-bikekit name on it. They no longer sell the 36 volt kit, as they sell the 48 volt version now, with a $200 price increase. I have the 500 watt geared hub on the rear wheel. It meets my needs very well.

The other thing I have noticed on my soc display, is when I am pulling a hill and drawing a lot of power the soc drops lower than it really is, and after the hill and/or I drop the e-assist level, the soc display will come back up to where it really is. In other words, a brief rest for the...

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Also, when using the throttle only, it doesn’t seem to make any difference if I give it full throttle or just a touch of throttle, the response seems to be the same?? Or at the least, very little difference. My kit came with both a thumb and a grip throttle. I installed the thumb throttle as...

I was unimpressed with the response using the throttle when I first got my ekit installed, as I get a stronger kick when I pedal and the pas kicks in more torque than using the throttle. I suppose it is programmed that way. I don‘t think it is just my imagination?

On mine, assist level 1 tops out at about 5 mph, level 2 tops out at 10 mph, level 3 at 15 mph, level 4 at 20 mph, level 5 at 28 mph. Whatever level I am in will limit the throttle to that top speed. Since I usually ride in level 2, my throttle will take me up to 10 mph from a dead stop...

The steel frame is a good choice for an e-kit. Definitely use a torque arm. The frame weight does not matter with an ebike....the more weight, the faster you go downhill! And the motor helps you up the hills. The brakes may need the most attention...make sure you have fresh quality pads, and...

I have about 600 miles on my bike with an e-assist kit installed, with a cadence sensor. I have 5 assist levels. My riding partner rides at 10 - 11 mph with no e-assist. I have no trouble matching her speed riding side by side. If I get ahead of her, I just coast for a bit. Or I drop...

Your analogy with cars is perfect. I would always pick a class 3 over a class 1 or 2 e-assist. Most of the time I ride paved trails at 13 mph or less depending on walkers. Trails here continue to expand, as the demand continues to grow for them. The funny thing is, without e-assist my...

I am a s.o.b., for sure.

I had not thought about a chain breaking, and then using the throttle....good idea!

I should add, that my volt meter does not go to the tenths, so if my battery is at 41.7 volts, it would round to 42 volts. You must have an expensive volt meter!

How much has your battery been used? Does your charger have a light to signal when the battery is fully charged? Have you charged the battery overnight? I would suspect the charger more than the battery. My 36 volt battery charges to 42 volts. I have about 500 miles on it.

I have ridden 17,000 miles on my fully faired recumbent, non electric. Top speed was coasting downhill at 53 mph, about 15 years ago. Some of the hills along the Mississippi River in Bellevue, Iowa, I would coast down some long hills at 45 mph, and the bike felt rock solid. I have crashed...

I have a third hand brake cable puller for brakes that are stubborn to adjust, but it is faster to just use a pliers to pull the cable tight while holding the brake pads against the wheel. It is a nice tool, but since purchasing it, I just don’t use it anymore. I like any excuse to buy a new...

I just ordered one. I fix bikes for a bike co-op and lots of them need a bit of lube to let the brake lever return properly.

Did the thief have to remove a torque arm too?

I have had two heart attacks before going with E-assist. I don‘t worry now about being on the trail alone now, as I can use the throttle to get down the trail for some help.

Riding on dirt promotes chain wear, so there is that. Also depends on type of drive system.....you can get either a mid drive motor that mounts on your bottom bracket or a rear wheel drive motor. The rear wheel motor does not add any wear to your chain, as its power bypasses the chain and...