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Maybe in the UK/EU, but here in the US Bosch batteries are quite a bit more... even the "old style" external PowerPak units

Brose leaves battery sourcing to bike manufacturers, and Specialized Turbo ebikes use Brose motors

Glad to know the official name, I always called it "resting" versus "load" voltage/percentage. It's definitely more pronounced at low charge levels. Yamaha Bosch Shimano etc systems don't seem to do this, though...

Here's an example of someone's Yamaha-powered ebike being disabled by the crank magnet trick: Post in thread 'Haibike PW-ST not working.' https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/haibike-pw-st-not-working.45826/post-532147

I wouldn't try the crank magnet trick on a Gen3 Bosch - I've heard stories about FW detection of it, rendering the motor virtually useless. It sometimes works for a while, but then poof, your power's gone. As far as reaching speeds of 30+mph (if the chip works), unless you can pedal 120+rpms...

Welcome, your message is inspiring and optimistic! I'm glad you have two ebikes that combine to suit your needs. Just a couple of points of clarification... First, nearly all Bafang systems come with throttles, hub or mid-drive (especially DIY kits). "Mainstream" ebikes with Bosch, Shimano...

Polaris ebike in 2015. What a POS that thing was...

Feel free to store your batteries as you wish, of course, but please watch this video for a bit more of the technical explanation why it's stressful on the battery's cells to keep them full, regardless of brand, BMS etc. Note that the part that's relevant here starts just 39 seconds in and only...

A friend who bought my first eMTB, a 2015 Haibike FS RX with Bosch (400Wh), found last year that his approximate range had decreased by close to half what it was when I owned it (early 2017). He didn't have very many charge cycles (@50), but against my advice he frequently stored it fully...

I haven't seen this kind of discounting since before the pandemic! Three different models, all half price... https://www.bestbuy.com/site/electric-transportation/electric-bikes-biking-gear/pcmcat250300050009.c?id=pcmcat250300050009&qp=brand_facet%3DBrand~Serial+1

I believe that the OEM hub has a unique speed sensor that a replacement wheel won't have, and the OEM hub can't be transferred to the new wheel without a total rebuild. As far as Yamaha's supply chain issue goes, many if not most bicycle brands have similar problems. Even behemoths like Giant...

Agreed. I don't want to rain on anyone's ebike parade, but here's what I've heard from professional motor repair stories: Motors will almost always function fine immediately after extreme H2O exposure (including brief but total submersion), but after some time, the results will appear (noises...

Luna Stealth comes with a 55T chainring, which is pretty large. I'd think lowering to ~45T would help more with pedaling up steep hills, though the bike's top speed will be cut. Maybe ask Luna?

It's just common sense to ride an ebike for "short" commutes! Faster than a regular bike and less sweat to boot. A brief, flat ride on a hot day at slower speeds with no pedal assist still results in heavy perspiration, at least for me. Not only that, but such short commutes can be bad for...

AFAIK, Bosch is the only "Mainstream" ebike motor manufacturer that offers any parts for motor service, and it's limited to bearings (no electronics). If your torque sensor goes and your warranty's done, you're SOL - same with Shimano, Yamaha (mostly on Giant ebikes), and Brose (Specialized)...

Shimano e8000, e7000, and EP8 all use the same torque sensor, the failure of which is the primary cause of the E010 error. My e8000's sensor failed at ~2500 miles, and I took excellent care of it

What makes me crazy is how my class 3 eMTB goes from being a bicycle on pavement to a motorized vehicle on "natural surfaces."

That's a question for Michael at eBike Motor Repair. Send him a message, he's usually quick to respond

USA supplier of MudStop and other Bosch ebike stuff: https://ebikemotorrepair.com/parts-identifier/bosch-parts-identifier/

You are indeed correct.