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Regarding the thread posted below titled “worst ebike company ever”, isn’t is interesting that one bad apple tries to spoil the entire barrel. In my opinion, a gripe without the full story is just a rant with no credibility. Last July, I had the opportunity to visit Clean Republic. It’s...

Please, would you elaborate a bit on the two riding experiences and your reasons for choosing the Bafang mid. From what I've been reading around the net, the Bosch/Shimano 250w OEM systems might get you up the same hills but at a slower speed [and likely with more effort].

A Li-ion battery's BMS should clip the discharge at the safe minimum level. From my experience, repeated controlled discharges do not seem to be a problem. Deep discharging without a battery management circuit will kill a Li-ion.

> Am I asking too much? For a mass production run, you probably are. At our age, it's a dying market. ;-) You can get a throttle with the Bafang mid-drive systems. Find a comfy standard bike and add as much of the fluff as you can, then fit a Bafang mid.

Trevor: I suspect changing from the 44t chainring to 38t made the bike feel more responsive overall. No doubt it lowered top assisted speed, so how does it feel when you over-pedal the STEPS input?

Thank you, HarryS, for the input. I've owned four power-assisted bikes in the last ten years from 250w to 500w, so I get it. Looking for rider experience comparing the 350w hub against the Shimano STEPS. The smaller STEPS system has a torque rating of 50 Nm while the Bafang hub makes a bit...

I’ve received theory and recommendations on this subject, but I’d appreciate feedback from someone who has 'actually experienced' both power systems. Your hands-on opinion is good enough, no need to argue variables and the grey areas. :) Speed doesn't matter, either. Bike-A has a Bafang 36v...

Two other friction-drives for 2016 worth watching. GO-E http://go-e.bike/en/technik/ " ... it will not be possible to drive slower than 6km/h (3.7mph). So it won’t support you when you start driving uphill, you have to reach 6km/h with your own power." ADD-E http://www.add-e.at

FYI.... Google found data from a business in San Diego that used to sell the Hidden Power system. It appears that the motor is turned off to prevent overload when you'd need it most.... like on hills. I doubt rider safety is the concern. :rolleyes: "The electric speed controller cuts off...

The logical side of my brain leans toward strong mid-drives that utilize a bike’s gear train, but the K.I.S.S. engineering principle keeps me pondering less complex ideas. Back in 2010, 'adrian_sm' posted about his Commuter Booster friction-drive idea at Endless-Sphere. From my perspective, it...

Thanks to all, great feedback. I'm now focusing on the 500 watt motor. :)

pocomo: > I do not experience any noticeable crank drag when the system is powered down... > ...I can't really say if 350W would be enough. I know a 350W Stromer...felt a little > underpowered on some tough hills Much appreciate the crank drag info, that is important for my application. My...

Finding a 350 watt e-RAD/BaFang-equipped bike to test ride has not happened, so I’m hoping to get some first-hand feedback here. Most of my commute needs no power assist, but there are a couple very steep climbs that make the trip miserable. I’m 170# and ride a MTB with 26” wheels and 32t...