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  1. blueskyca

    Luna Z1 - First impressions

    That's a pretty low voltage but you probably have a few low cells that triggered the BMS. Most BMS' monitor individual cell voltages. After a couple charge cycles your cells should better equalize. Also, voltage droop when your pulling a lot of current may also trigger the BMS shutdown. Next...
  2. blueskyca

    Luna Z1 - First impressions

    I fixed the link above...
  3. blueskyca

    Luna Z1 - First impressions

    My only complaint so far is the clamp is pretty wide, adding a bout 3/4" to the seat post and I occasionally brush it with my thigh. And even though I have about 5" clearance on my rear tire, It scrubbed the rack a couple times on big bumps. Topeak QR MTX
  4. blueskyca

    Luna Z1 - First impressions

    Yeah, I've seen those swingarm mounted racks but I didn't want to add that much unsprung weight, especially for all the off-roading I do. Not to mention the abuse everything in my pack will experience, including aux batteries at times. I can actually see the nut with the wires threaded through...
  5. blueskyca

    Luna Z1 - First impressions

    So far I'm pretty impressed with the rack. I was worried about slamming a metal clamp on my alloy seatpost tube, but there are rubber inserts that attach securely to the inside of the clamp so they won't scratch the painted tube. I think I've got plenty of rear tire clearance. I'll have to see...
  6. blueskyca

    Luna Z1 - First impressions

    Both of my rims were true within about 1 mm, but they were very loose. I've used the screwdriver thump and listen method but now prefer the fingernail strum technique for my "precision" spoke adjustments. If you've ever taken your bike to a good bike shop for wheel truing you'll be amazed at how...
  7. blueskyca

    Luna Z1 - First impressions

    The pricing swings on this bike were also interesting. I ordered mine on 11/28 and picked it up on 12/1. I paid $4200 and 3 days later it was $4800. Now it's back to $4500 but they appear out of stock on the medium frame. Still a good value but Luna appears to be watching the market closely.
  8. blueskyca

    Luna Z1 - First impressions

    Good points. I'm a little over 6' and my seat post is right at the min insertion line. My motor is pretty loud as well but I figured that was part of the "Luna Steel helical gears" upgrade. And my spokes were nowhere near properly torqued.
  9. blueskyca

    Luna Z1 - First impressions

    Ouch. I've read so many warnings about nailing the throttle in too high a gear or peddling in the wrong gear at a high PAS level that I was probably over cautious on my first rides. I see that some other riders with strong mid drive bikes carry an extra chain. Some of the trails I'm on take me...
  10. blueskyca

    Luna Z1 - First impressions

    I received just the bike but I'll add a compact toolkit like I have on my other bikes. Another reason a rear rack is a priority for me.
  11. blueskyca

    Luna Z1 - First impressions

    The power delivery felt a little more sluggish on the M2S bike, which may be partially due to the heavier weight. The power on the Luna feels pretty natural and kicks in quickly and smoothly when peddling and cuts off quickly when you stop. The only jerkiness I felt was peddling at slow speed...
  12. blueskyca

    Luna Z1 - First impressions

    Thanks. I actually have an old tube of E6000 on hand in clear but I'll grab a tube in black.
  13. blueskyca

    Luna Z1 - First impressions

    Yeah, I'm pretty sure the nut was never even screwed on during assembly. The misery involved in removing the motor to get access to it means I'm probably going to look for an adhesive solution.
  14. blueskyca

    Luna Z1 - First impressions

    I've already got the MTX bag that slides on this rack from my other bike so it was easy to keep things in the family. There's concern that the clamp may prevent the dropper from actuating so I'm going to be the guinea pig with this.
  15. blueskyca

    Luna Z1 - First impressions

    It's not exactly black but pretty close. Luna calls it galaxy, which is basically black with multicolor metal flake.
  16. blueskyca

    Luna Z1 - First impressions

    Going through the gears is certainly not all that smooth, but no indications of any chain rubbing yet. The questions will have me getting some extra protection just in case. The only other Ultra bike I've ridden is my buddy's M2S full suspension rig. His bike is heavier and doesn't seem nearly...
  17. blueskyca

    Luna Z1 - First impressions

    My dismal range is mainly due to the 2000' elevation climb that I routinely do on my other eBikes. Based on my other bikes, I should be able to do ~ 40 miles on flat ground. The seatpost clamp and the linkage bolts do have torque values on them, but that's about it. I'm afraid we're stuck...
  18. blueskyca

    Luna Z1 - First impressions

    I wish. It's a Yari which still seems to work pretty good. It's actually the same chassis as the Lyrik and you can even install Lyrik dampers in it to make it virtually the same.
  19. blueskyca

    Luna Z1 - First impressions

    Picked up my Z1 from the El Segundo Luna shop earlier this week. So far I'm pretty impressed with the bike and the Ultra motor feels very strong. Pros: Pickup at the Luna shop was quick and easy, as long as you don't slit your wrists on the way driving through always congested LA. The bike was...
  20. blueskyca

    Watt Wagons Critical Product Availability Status

    FYI - chatting on the WW website will usually get you an instant response from a human, although you may not like the answer. I didn't like the answer I got...
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