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  1. Ravi Kempaiah

    Why Charge to 80% and the use of smart BMS in Zen 52V,20Ah UL-2271 battery

    One of the features that we have implemented in our Photon Pro and Ultra bikes with 52V, 20Ah batteries is the smart BMS with the adjustable limit for an increased lifetime. These modes can be changed with the simple click of a button on the control display. I don't know of any other E-bike that...
  2. Ravi Kempaiah

    Logistics - what a pain!!

    @John A. Tomasino , @Kriti Yad and I are very grateful for your patience. Your bike and 3 more bikes are the ones that have gone back and forth with the Customs and Border Agency on two round trips. We have spent over $500/bike with UPS just for these back n forth to the border. The last time...
  3. Ravi Kempaiah

    Logistics - what a pain!!

    If we route it through USA, we end up paying Tariffs twice. Total pain. Best to get into Canada and then ship it out.
  4. Ravi Kempaiah

    Zen Photon Ultra - limited version (Bafang Ultra, Rohloff Speed hub, Gates belt drive)

    Thanks, we have several important features that we have not advertised properly. We will try to improve moving forward.
  5. Ravi Kempaiah

    Zen Photon Ultra - limited version (Bafang Ultra, Rohloff Speed hub, Gates belt drive)

    Hey sorry, I am just checking this message. I will answer your questions below: Sun Ringle makes the rims on the Photon Pro and Ultra, but the ones on the Ultra don't have the brand name etched on them. The front hub is a 15x110 sealed boost hub from an OE company in China that supplies hubs to...
  6. Ravi Kempaiah

    New High Torque IGH announced by 3x3

    We are building a few samples with a 3x3 hub and a Bafang ultra motor. Our prototypes will be ready by January 2025. I will update the forum with some pictures by then.
  7. Ravi Kempaiah

    Logistics - what a pain!!

    The predicament is related to both. CBP has messed up a few of our shipments, and the new tariff policy has changed a lot of the paperwork related to country of origin. The Photon Ultra is now sitting at Montreal customs and should reach soon.
  8. Ravi Kempaiah

    Logistics - what a pain!!

    One of the most challenging things our team has been dealing with for the last 8 months is logistics into and out of Canada. Our sincere thanks and gratitude to all customers who have been so patient and cooperative. Back in late April, our large shipment of bikes to the US got stock because...
  9. Ravi Kempaiah

    Let's talk about the NEW Photon Pro | UL Certified 1040Wh battery | 750W 52V Midmotor | 160 Nm Torque and Throttle

    I had Tuffy lines on my Stromer back in 2015 for about 5000 miles. One thing I learned the hard way was that if you don't chamfer the edges of the liner, it will bite into the tube and cause flats. I had 2 consecutive flats on some important days and a lot of headaches. Once I solved that, it...
  10. Ravi Kempaiah

    Winter riding on the Zen Photon.

    The seatpost is 30.9mm, and depending on the customer's request for a suspension seatpost, we would have included a 27.2mm post with a shim or a 30.9mm post. The Ice Spiker Pro is an excellent tire for Saskatoon. For milder winters in places like Vancouver, Johnny Watts 365 might be a better choice.
  11. Ravi Kempaiah

    Battery safety education - Only you can prevent battery fires!

    Latest news from Canada. People underestimate the safety aspect until something catastrophic happens.
  12. Ravi Kempaiah

    Battery safety education - Only you can prevent battery fires!

    These bikes were not being charged and had only been ridden gently, nothing like mountain biking. It was a step-thru bike called "Omega" and you can see the bike in the last few seconds of the video. The owners were on vacation and, fortunately, caught this on their Google Nest and informed...
  13. Ravi Kempaiah

    The Pro's Closet goes out of business

    This is not just for Fuell or Pro's closet, a major OEM - SIMPLON in the EU has declared bankruptcy https://www.krone.at/3536747 I have heard that one of the largest OEMs, Accell, has had to deal with a financial situation...
  14. Ravi Kempaiah

    Wanted a belt drive and internal hub - Ordered a Flluid 2-s

    People who paid for their products, I feel sorry for you. Did anyone get their bikes. I do have some contacts with Valeo and I know the battery manufacturer of Fuell. Please let us know if we can be of help. https://www.bankruptcyobserver.com/bankruptcy-case/fuell
  15. Ravi Kempaiah

    Zen Photon Ultra - limited version (Bafang Ultra, Rohloff Speed hub, Gates belt drive)

    The Bafang Ultra is a beast, but it also weighs a lot! Our customized motor with Ananda works with our existing frame design, reducing weight by 2.5 kgs, and we can program the motor as we would like. The Ultra is very powerful and we are working with Bafang to make the power ramp-up profile...
  16. Ravi Kempaiah

    * Attention Juiced Bikes Community *

    This message was posted on the Juiced Bike Owners group on Facebook, and my post was deleted for some reason. Given the liquidation of Jucied assets, the last thing anybody wants to see is thousands of bikes becoming heavy paperweights without proper support. This negates the whole premise of...
  17. Ravi Kempaiah

    Juiced Closing Up Shop?

    When we were in China, many suppliers indicated this. We are still assessing the debt condition with suppliers and in the US. We will do our best to support the community with safer batteries, motors, and controllers.
  18. Ravi Kempaiah

    Juiced Closing Up Shop?

    I have known the owner of Juiced for more than a decade. It is very sad that they are closing up. It is never good thing to see a company close because of the market turbulence. While our Zen customers take priority, we are happy to help Juiced customers if they need parts later, especially...
  19. Ravi Kempaiah

    Zen Photon Ultra - limited version (Bafang Ultra, Rohloff Speed hub, Gates belt drive)

    Folks, For those who patiently waited, this week, our team is preparing the shipment of the Ultra bikes. Here are some pictures with the Rohloff hub installed. The new motor is 3kgs lighter the Bafang ultra but produces significant power. Aurora Blue, Earthstone Brown, Zen Ivory are the colors...
  20. Ravi Kempaiah

    Let's talk about the NEW Photon Pro | UL Certified 1040Wh battery | 750W 52V Midmotor | 160 Nm Torque and Throttle

    It's on the shipment, sir. As soon as it reaches Halifax, we will be the first to update you.
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