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    Once more into the breach...an attempt to understand (not judge) throttle vs. mid-drive torque sensing -

    Step-through frame of Aurora Evelo has very modest 16.5" standover. Many other step-through frames have 18-20" standover. Rent for a few hours any non-electrical beach cruiser with 16-18" standover, shouldn't cost more than $5. If this doesn't work then you need a really low step-through, this...
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    Once more into the breach...an attempt to understand (not judge) throttle vs. mid-drive torque sensing -

    Are you comparing torque sensing on mid-drive with throttle on a hub? Because there are throttles on some mid-drives too. Yes, if you keep pedaling and if you're in the correct gear. Throttle on a hub will get you started regardless of the gearing. Some controllers on hubs won't start throttle...
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    Wanted: Lightweight (less than 20kg), high Torque (90NM), Motor offering large amount of power 500w+, removable large battery

    And with hill climbing capability. It appears that the 1st response on the 1st page still holds - there is no such bike, not off the shelves. Took only 4 pages :)
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    BICYCLE BOOM 2020

    Maybe a boon for bike shops, not sure about everybody else. This is an abnormal and (hopefully) temporary situation. Most of those who were taking public transit before, will revert back to transit after the epidemic has been over. Or will get a car. Kids bikes sales are up because schools are...
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    I have a few questions before purchasing.

    Changing max power at PAS 1 and making it start PAS or throttle without 1/2 pedal revolution would require something like KT LCD3 display. The controller must be capable of programming. Not sure whether Pace controller is capable. If it's not, then you need both KT LCD3 and a new controller...
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    Solar charging for ebike help

    This is a 520WH Lithium battery with built-in inverter and low-amp AC charger. Usable capacity ~400WH. They call this a solar generator but there is no solar in it. Not a good value for a multi-day camper with ebike since your daily energy needs could exceed 400WH, considering that you have...
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    Himiway, will they ever arrive?

    Must be very small and/or semi-official import business. Running out of their home. Reminds me of cleaning/janitor "companies" where the phone number is the owner's residence and so is the address, crew paid in cash.
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    Wanted: Lightweight (less than 20kg), high Torque (90NM), Motor offering large amount of power 500w+, removable large battery

    Nobody has it yet. Indieogogo is what is called crowd-funding project. May or may not come to be. "Prototype. The project team has a working demo, not the final product. Their ability to begin production may be affected by product development or financial challenges."
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    Clarification, please...

    Motor fades out in one or two seconds after you've stopped pedaling. Listen to the sound in Court's video from time-stamp 17.10: https://youtu.be/IsxV_uyJY7w?t=1035. When it stops whirring, it stops assisting.
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    Clarification, please...

    PAS won't turn on until you make ~3/4 revolution of pedals. Lower your cadence and skip some reolutions and you'll be well under 10 mph. Heck, I won't even make 6 mph when pedaling leisurely without PAS :)
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    How am I going to mount tires now?

    There are dozens of talcum powder brands on Amazon. Johnson-Johnson is not the cheapest one, why worry...
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    Solar charging for ebike help

    1) Panel and controller. You can but it will take all day or longer yet. With 600Wh bike battery discharged to 30% you need to put 420Wh back in, 6 hours of full sun @80W output after inverter losses - and you might not get 6 hours of full sun every day. In low overcast 90W panel will output...
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    LBS won't service e-bike...

    At this point I don't know what we are talking about, and have a feeling that you don't know, either. This would be a good time for the OP to reveal what bike he is going to buy, to make the discussion more productive. You can buy RAD parts from RAD or 3rd parties, doesn't necessarily mean...
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    LBS won't service e-bike...

    No, I am not saying that Pedego is different because they use Dapu motor. I am saying that Pedego distribution center will only have Pedego parts - motors and other. If an LBS is a dealer for several brands, they will have access to several different warehouses in the US, but when the part on...
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    LBS won't service e-bike...

    Let's not get confused. Richc wrote "... to walk into the biggest eBike dealer in my state and ask them to fix my cheap internet bike". Aliexpress or Alibaba perfeclty qualify as cheap internet ebike sources. OTH, Pedego is a big expensive brand with dealerships in any major US town, they don't...
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    Need some advice for 1st ebike purchase

    RAD map Where to Ride: https://www.radpowerbikes.com/pages/where-to-ride
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    How Important Is It To Choose A Dealer Close To Your Home?

    You didn't know? Most bikes sold in the US are made in China these days. All factories there were closed for 2 months. This is how they've managed to (almost) get rid of coronavirus and I fully understand them. I think the line about "global bike buying frenzy" is a BS. The real reason is that...
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    LBS won't service e-bike...

    E-parts of the bike are more often replaced than serviced. Sometimes they are serviced - brake sensors, connectors and other small things. Somebody has to do the troubleshooting and find out what part is faulty. Velofix should be able to. Big customer-direct companies are also supportive, you...
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    Need some advice for 1st ebike purchase

    With compact storage and unpaved trails in mind, 20" folding bike with fat tire and suspension fork is as versatile as it gets. You always sacrifice something - in this case normal size wheels. When I look at the RAD map "Where to ride", it appears that they have dozens test-ride locations...
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    need help finding replacement motor controller

    Contact ebikes.ca (aka Grin). There are other details - casing size and shape, connectors, motor type. Or you can get one on Aliexpress for half of the Grin's price if you know what you need.
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