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    Confessions of an ebike startup owner - Watt Wagons

    whats all the wires behind the seat..??is that a controller..they didn't build it into the motor? anyway that seat looks like the first thing I would change(looks like murder)..other than that ..a very nice build...
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    Anyone running 2020 Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus ?

    https://www.schwalbetires.com/
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    Mid Drives that have a throttle?

    If you can do a little Do it yourself.. .you can save a lot ..https://electricbikereview.com/forums/forum/8fun/ I used fleabay: maybe check out luna..https://lunacycle.com/ pick a frame add a motor,,, I played around with hub motors (I have 5)knowing ,, the best was yet to come.. good luck..
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    Solid State Batteries - deep-dive discussion video w/ Sean Mitchell of All Things EV

    I think most of us are stuck using LiPo18650 and LiFePO4 packs for the next few years,,$$$$$$
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    What lithium battery is most trustworthy?

    hello all : so tech in batteries is changing ..packs using the 18650 lipo cells vs LiFePO4 packs.. the LiFePO4 are suppose to be safer(fire) & quicker to recharge the packs need protection cases. vs the 18650 cell that come in cans.. . you may be able to repair the 18650 packs .. While the...
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    Crank removal

    don't tell anybody but the last crank I removed I used a grinder...tool missing...it is the hard way..
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    Quality Charger

    that's a nice collection of bms's ... they must be important..for you to amass such a collection.. and your right.. china specs on those those bms's.. all over the place.. .DANGEROUS BTW ...not knowing the voltage maybe????,,and recommending a charger of the wrong voltage..
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    Quality Charger

    lets agree to""just stop..."""Giving people wrong or bad advice"" " I have much experience ,,I worked in a few bike shops, motorcycle shops, I have knowledge of electronics and computing.. ..If you think 300 is not high end for a transformer excuse me... Like I said the BMS does all the heavy...
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    That's not a ghost in your ebike..not a lose connection ..short .. that's RF

    Hey folks thought I might mention that if you're next to a ham radio on the road ...it could shut you down...while he/she is transmitting radio frequencies... how do I know you ask... well I am a Amateur Extra class operator and I need to start working on blocking these RF signals from my...
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    Quality Charger

    my question was the voltage.. 36- 48.. I don't think you mentioned it... and double check the one you think is dead,,sometimes cheap switching power supplies are touchy (try plugging battery into charger , then powering up power supply. ) ...( I have seen some new switching supplies that are...
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    Quality Charger

    agreed .. this thread should be closed it went off the rails when someone wanted an affordable charger of unknown voltage and the first reply was a $300 charger....
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    Quality Charger

    like I said..I know my way around a bike shop.. served my time... ...I would not want to make a living competing with big big box stores and keeping the lights on during the off season... there are so many products to choose from for recreation/ transportation.. scooters ,and other gadgets...
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    Quality Charger

    "You're just not seeing the actual market"..... the actual market ..what is that...someone spending the same price for a gas scooter/ someone who owns a car/ My dad had 2 bike shops back in the 70's when I was growing up.. and one thing can tell you "in the USA the car is king".. cars will let...
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    Jaxpety front motor

    I always wanted a quick connector there,,, where you could get the wheel off easy ..but you can't always get what ya want.. and the connection would be one more fail point. my bikes always has some minor issues....maybe I'll catch up one day...lol one thing that's fooled me a couple of times was...
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    Quality Charger

    the BMS does all the controller work in most battery systems.. and you guys are not normal with your extra large packs ...you do require more amps than most..yes....??? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battery_management_system
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    Jaxpety front motor

    unless you're mech. inclined /know how to solder// you probably may just want to replace the whole wheel/hub motor..depending on the damage? but at some point a lot of this stuff is disposable / shop time... I would say yes it does come apart and can be repaired ...how easy ?? and as the...
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    Quality Charger

    Hey Felix: at $300 most people could buy an extra battery... a good slow charge is what you want for longevity ..trickle fast charge is nice when one battery pack is all you own...I don't recommend.. it does not matter the style of pack, lead acid./lipo/lifepo4 batteries all like slow charges...
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    anybody ever get a flat with their shwalbe's and what was it from?

    I hope that reading this post has not jinxed me... I'm probably overdue.. just my luck so pumping it up to 70 lbs+- ...Co2 then replace next day...
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    Bagibike B26 fat review- cadence sensing done right

    hey that looks like a well built / good priced ride..(from what I googled) battery- saw one in bag / one mounted on frame//// ( I'm the guy who wants more than 1 aka reliability ) I like the step thru frame. ..nice...
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    Newbie from SW Michigan

    hello mike : you have many decisions to make : on road -off road... petal assist / throttle controls / ////// size = portability .//// ///.price/ reliability.. hub motor / mid drive// look twice at battery -style/power /availability many are proprietary. ...safety- brakes..(get great...
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