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As soon as I read your post I knew who was at fault, and it wasn't you! A lot of cyclists (and pedestrians) are oblivious about their visibility in the dark. They think that because their bikes have the standard two wheels/front and back reflectors that drivers will see them. They don't install...

First of all, I'm sorry to hear that you were hurt. It sounds like a deep muscle bruise which can take some time to heal. You made a mistake by riding up beside the passenger side of a stopped vehicle - particularly one which was stopped for an excessive length of time for being at a stop sign...

I'm guessing you already ordered your bike? You chose a folding fatbike? I just went through the decisionmaking process to buy an ebike, and I started on Amazon. One thing I've learned about major purchases from Amazon is **check the manufacturer's website first!** I picked out a bike from...

Thanks for the welcome! I've actually been on this board since 2015 during the Great Sondors Ebike Scandal (lol) but since my scooter has been defunct for almost 2 years I didn't come back here during that time. I missed having an ebike to ride but had to save my pennies to afford another one...

I have bipolar disorder, lower back problems and arthritis in my knees and hips. I haven't been able to work since 2010. The combination of stigma around my mental illness (family and friends deserted me when they found out about my diagnosis) and pain from my back and joints caused me to...

Yup. When you've been through a few accidents caused or made worse by rim brakes not gripping, you get a little nervous at the thought of using them on a heavy, motorized bike. I used to do road races and long distance tours and was involved in several accidents caused by rim brake malfunctions...

I could get a smaller Smart Pie front hub motor from Golden Motor, but it doesn't have some of the features of the bigger one. For example it has an external controller instead of an integrated one that can be programmed with a USB cable. I actually like the appearance of the Pie motors, even...

The hubmotor I chose is 500w, capable of variable speeds depending on which throttle and battery you choose. Its max is 48V. I was going to select that based on the extra weight on the bike and the fact that I live in a hilly urban area. My plan was to program the max speed at 20 mph which is...

Welcome, and congratulations on your new ebike! Ebikes are a lot of fun to ride and great if you've got health issues (I have bad knees). 15.5 mph is pretty low, is that the max speed allowed in your jurisdiction? In my area it's 20 mph. I'm guessing you're already familiar with the laws in...

Yes, a comfortable bike is good, however there are technical criteria to consider such as whether it will support disk brakes or pedelec sensors. In the "guide suggestions" thread I suggested they do a thread about how to choose a bike to upgrade to an ebike. That way a first timer like me...

A guide on how to select a standard bike for an ebike conversion would come in handy. I was planning my first conversion on an old beach cruiser but found that the forks wouldn't support disc brakes and the bottom bracket didn't support pedelec. It would be nice to know what's necessary on a...

I know he has a very good reputation. I think he belongs to the local ebike club. I'll definitely go to Golden Motors when I find the right bike to convert.

Thanks for all the replies so far! Re PAS - The Golden Motor disc sensor will work with the Magic Pie motor and GM's proprietary "Smart Screen" or Bluetooth to regulate the assist level. However, it only has 6 levels I think. I don't think it's worth the effort of gluing wood, enlarging the...

Re the brakes, so far I haven't been able to find non-disk hydraulics. I did read an article a while ago that said caliper/rim brakes can be OK to use on an ebike as long as the rims are kept clean and in good condition, and as long as you use high quality pads. I didn't know Kool Stop made...

A while ago I acquired an old cruiser bike which I cleaned and fixed up. It looks beautiful but it has a heavy steel frame, forks, rack, fenders etc. and it's a beast to ride (or walk) on hills. So, I thought I might convert it to an e-bike using a hub motor kit instead. I do have prior...

Sorry but this is NOT my fault, due diligence be damned. They were the ones who decided to grab more cash from customers who already paid in full. They were the ones who also offered the option of a refund for those who didn't want to pay. Now they are failing to pay the promised refunds, and...

They've earned their trashing, over and over again. Starting with grossly misrepresenting the specs on their ebike. Sorry but I and others would never have bought an ebike that only has a 10-15 mile range, which of course they knew. Sure, it turned out to be a nicer ebike than I expected, I'll...

Yes I still agree with you that their business practices leave a lot to be desired. I would never have knowingly spent my money on an underpowered ebike with a fifth of the advertised range. I'm still fighting them for my second battery refund after they decided to add an extra after-the-fact...

Just wondering... anyone else still waiting for the battery refund that was promised 2 months ago? All I've received from Sondors is email excuses "it'll be there by the end of the week" - over two weeks ago. Today I got an automated message stating the battery shipments are another indefinite...

I received my yellow/orange Sondors a couple of days ago. I didn't have time to finish assembling it until today. First impressions: Ebike itself Very nice to look at, though I was surprised to find the frame is a lighter shade of yellow than the battery box. Not a big deal, just a surprise...