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    Should I Buy A Pedal Wrench?

    Sure... But most any grease will work so I opt to not have 20 different specific ones for tasks that just don't require it. Again, never had an issue. Ahhh no.. The pressures and temperatures being referenced on the product description are automotive braking and spark plug/engine related...
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    Should I Buy A Pedal Wrench?

    Really not a good option without possibility damaging things in the process. But a heat gun and some penetration oil has yet to let me down... and with some patience. Being able to do things that an LBS isn't capable of... well that's not saying much. 🙃
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    Schwalbe Johnny Watts (and other Schwalbe SUV tyres) User Club

    I would not recommend JW for asphalt... I found their traction horrific, especially if you ride aggressively. They also introduce a micro vibration due to the knob pattern compared to a more street oriented tread The tires you currently have seem well suited for asphalt. If you want some off...
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    Guys who ride step through bikes...

    Been there. That Southern Comfort episode went something like this... On our way to a party me and Mikey thought it would be great to get buzzed before so we picked up a quart of wine and half pint of SC each. We drank them in the woods near the party in about an hour. Next thing I know I woke...
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    Guys who ride step through bikes...

    It does... Big hit as I was in high school at the time. Same era as my Southern Comfort episode
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    Battery goes to zero, then back up slowly - bad battery, controller or ?

    I concur... You can't even buy enough name brand cells to make the pack for $115. Definitely low grade cells. Be very careful charging.
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    Guys who ride step through bikes...

    Debut solo Rhoad was masterful.
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    Guys who ride step through bikes...

    Don't ever pair any wine with Southern Comfort! And don't ask me how I know.
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    Guys who ride step through bikes...

    ... and I was under the impression that step thru's were for guys with tripod syndrome 🤔 Funny thing is not only am I afflicted with the syndrome, I've got a JXFUKAL bag too. The soft insulated one.
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    Installed a Rohloff Speedhub 14, IGH on my mid-drive Luna Z1 Ultra Mag

    Well that sucks. The springs can cause gear slipping so I thought you might get lucky. Yeah let us know about the process and how things go with the 3x3
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    Please stop charging ebike batteries overnight!

    That's an understatement. Balancing at lower voltages would be great but realize that you'd be at a higher current point of the charge and this wound cause more heat, especially in the case of a passive balance bms. This could be solved with a matched intelligent charger but additional safety...
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    Please stop charging ebike batteries overnight!

    Thing is I'm not sure how many implement the more expensive active balancing.. especially those not of the most expensive brands. Though recently prices are dropping and with the UL regulations being enforced we may see battery builders willing to use higher end components. If you actually...
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    Nightly protest bicycle ride in China, by students about their economy, since the U.S. election.

    This is typical of the micro brain that voted in droves. It doesn't take much at all to herd sheep. ps... Zoom in on the photo... No cats or dogs visible anywhere. Think about it....
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    Bafang bbsdh as we know it no more?

    In my discussion with GBK... the UART Ultra (and I believe all Bafang motors) are going CANbus only for new motor by years end. GBK told me that UART controllers and associated parts will still be available for quite a while.
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    Please stop charging ebike batteries overnight!

    I draw my conclusions and implement best practices based on technical documentation produced by professionals. https://batteryuniversity.com/article/bu-808-how-to-prolong-lithium-based-batteries Not anecdotal observations found on the internet.
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    Installed a Rohloff Speedhub 14, IGH on my mid-drive Luna Z1 Ultra Mag

    Good luck, hopefully it's this simple. Saw the 3 x 3 Not sure it would work for me as I like the tighter spacing of the Rohloff gears and being able to dial in the perfect gear. I don't think I ride as aggressive as your counterpart. Also why I prefer a 9 PAS setup on the Ultra.. you can get...
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    Please stop charging ebike batteries overnight!

    Though there are more than a few variations to skin this cat... You're observations are the same as mine. The Passive balancing offered by eBike BMS's use resistors to bleed current to keep the full cells from over charging. This happens at the very end of the charge when current has already...
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    Please stop charging ebike batteries overnight!

    Not fully charging when unnecessary to accomplish your ride is probably the best thing you can do to keep your battery healthy and safe. I've gone automated!
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    $10 DIY Smart Charger Alternative / Updated_Ver 3.0 @<$30

    Here's the $30 version. Having the same necessity of the momentary contact switch to initiate the charge... I opted for an Off Delay Relay which makes the process automated. This allows me to plug everything in and start a charge by a home automation timer early in the morning or by app while...
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    Please stop charging ebike batteries overnight!

    Are you sure about that? I believe what you are witnessing is the basic function of a CC - CV charger/bms. As target voltage is approached, current trails off. I believe if balancing was actually taking place you would see a current increase or remain steady as the target voltage is reached...
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