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Because this is the Off-Topic forum, I'm going to inquire about PM’s. Is it possible here at EBR to send a PM to another member that is truly a private message? Maybe I’ve missed something in the process, but off-list ‘conversations’ appear visible to everyone.

JayVee, from the street signs Google said that area is Grandvaux, Bourg-en-Lavaux, Switzerland. The climb is intimidating, I'm humbled. Did you do those hills on your 250 watt Yamaha mid-drive?

Good find for the price, and with 80nm of torque from the Bafang Max Drive, too. With the battery off it would be 48.7# which is on the heavy side but still liftable onto a rack without getting a hernia. The OP will be "traveling to the store” and that bike has "nowhere to mount a rear rack”...

Your rides could be easier with a mid-motor, but I don’t think you’ll find an OEM bike for less than $2K in the current market. It could be accomplished within that price range by retro-fitting a Bafang mid-drive kit to an existing bicycle. Some mid bikes weigh in the 45# range. If you go for...

Fwiw, the Yamaha eBike motor is known to have a 'peaky' powerband [like their motorcycle engines]. Bosch and Shimano systems are less hyper.

Ride down hills.

That plate is just an esthetic cover over the bracket structure. The plate on mine can move like that if persuaded.

After viewing lock picking videos on Youtube, you might also agree that any lock can be defeated. Cables can be nipped through a few strands at a time with pocketable wire cutters, picking is not too difficult, and nothing survives a cordless cut-off saw. There are even videos specific to the...

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Thank you. :) In stock form it was an inexpensive 7-speed, but was upgraded with second-hand components. Leed has, so far, refrained from adding complexity to their 250w hub systems. For me, that K.I.S.S approach is the value. The PBJ works great as a simple on-demand boost motor with the...

I tend to tinker with bicycles a lot during the dark months. Last autumn, I was tossing around some ideas for a simple power system using an RC LiPo battery pack with a friction drive. I wanted to power a bike but keep it as lightweight as possible. Inspiration came from ‘Kepler’ in Australia...

When starting on a hill, the Nakto's 250w motor is going to need help. Before you come to a stop, downshift into the lowest gear. When moving off, you may need to stand on the pedals to add rider energy. Without your assist, the motor might get hot and flip a breaker. You may need to have a...

> ... the variable speed thumb throttle is much better than the basic > on/off motor power switch in their 24v kits….. > ….. it could not pull me up hills and I quickly got tired of having no > control over the motor other than the on/off switch 24v 250w geared hubs are ‘assist’ motors and...

If the RF emitted from those brushed motors hasn't bother you, then you should be quite safe on an eBike. "Electric Cars and Bikes do not Interfere with Implanted Cardiac Devices"...... https://www.disabled-world.com/assistivedevices/medical/cardiac-devices.php

First, I agree with 'DAVID L' about a manual-shifting derailleur. IMO, you'll have better rides if you think for yourself. As well, total up the costs of doing that modification because it will be spendy. From my experiences with the Lift's Steps system, Shimano wants to be the intermediary...

Court interviewed Justin at Grin Technologies. Battery info, start at 18:00

That is a bummer. The upside is Trek's good warranty support. Please let know what went wrong.

"020: A communication error between the battery and drive unit." Did your shop try to diagnose with the eTube software, or just look around and test ride? On climbs, are you gearing down so the motor can spin easily? If you work it hard at low rpm it might clip to keep the magic smoke from...

> Luna does not allow 250w motors on the premises, only wow factor wattage’s. Luna sells the Xiongda 2-speed hub which is 250 watts. https://lunacycle.com/double-gear-double-torque-motor/ > Not too many people here would willingly limit themselves to 250W, if given a choice If you are...

2016 and 2017 batteries are the same and fit either bike. The charger for 2016 has the large plug to fit the base of the battery... for off-bike charging. The 2017 charger has a small plug to fit the updated 2017 battery bracket... for on-bike charging. The 2017 charger also comes with an...