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We see those trains daily in West Virginia. I road through a "coal zone" the other day. There's lots of black dust and occasional chunks on the road. They still have coal power plants here and elsewhere.

Did 1 mile more today. 55.1! It was hot and I'm tired.

I converted my Specialized Crosstrail with the 1000 watt 52v Bafang mid-drive and the big Whale Shark battery. Last year my record was 39 miles but I was mostly in high gear and max power so pedaling is almost useless because I was going so fast. This year I backed it down to power level 3 out...

Thanks everyone for the great responses. I purchased the complete kit from Ebike Essentials which only deals in Bafang. I believe they are owned by Bafang. They stock the components in the US and Europe for people in those areas. They are very upfront about an item being in stock and ready to...

Thanks guys. Yes it is the BBSHD. I felt the motor and battery right after shutdown and they were both barely lukewarm. It was a nice day, 78 degrees. So 42 volts is the limit I guess, now I can monitor it. Also now I know 39 miles is the limit on the more difficult stuff. I guess I'm...

I searched for this but couldn't find the answer here so apologies if it has been discussed. I converted my bike to the 1000 watt Bafang mid drive recently. I have the big 17.4 AH 52V whale shark battery. Everything was purchased as a complete system with less than 200 miles on the odo. I was...

After diagnosis I think my rear hub has bad cones, bearings etc. so I took it in to the shop.

I'm the guy that just converted my Specialized Crosstrail to an ebike. I was having trouble getting my rear derailleur exactly dialed in after disconnecting the cable to feed it thru the gear sensor. I don't have a bike stand but figured out a way to make a simple stand today. So when spinning...

I measured the steep pitch with a digital level on one of the hills near my house. It was about 18.5% which is about 10.5° at the steepest part. Most of the grade was 14%+. It's the only way to my house. For reference they start putting the runaway truck ramps on the highways when it gets to 5...

I unplugged the gear sensor today and that's all you have to do to cancel the function.. I was experimenting with stopping pedaling for a sec while shifting. Of course you have to pedal to shift so it can certainly clank in there sometimes and when it's clanking it's really clanking. I didn't...

Actually Eleven, I think I will unplug it on my next ride just to see. Yes I noticed the smiley face emoji. Back at you.:p

Thanks everyone. I don't travel at 38 all the time but it is a buzz when I have the space which is not that often. Before the conversion I did some pretty steep and fast downhill grades and got above 40 mph regularly. There was a radar speed warning trailer and I went through there at 46 a few...

I have 2 ebikes. One throttle is on the right and one is on the left. No big deal making my brain work with the change.

So I am still getting used to my ebike conversion. It's a Specialized Crosstrail with Bafang 1000 watt mid drive. It will do about 38 mph on throttle alone. If I'm pedaling I can't seem to go quite that fast but if I stop pedaling and just use the throttle I can get some extra mph. I know the...

I just bought this bike but it's too big for me. It comes in one size only so you need to be over 5' 9". It's the UL version with the 750 watt motor which gives it lots of power with good range. The top speed under power alone is about 28 mph. Front forks, fat tires and a seat post shock combine...

I looked it up and riding the wrong way on the street is illegal in every state. Sidewalk laws vary by location because not all sidewalks are that busy. Actually I don't give a hooey about either, do whatever you want. Can we just get back to the original question? How fast will your bike go and...

If yours is a fat tire bike then that might be part of the issue. What bike is it? Did you set the top speed on your controller? Mine weighs about 58# with the rack and saddle bag and 46 tooth ring.

I just finished putting a 1000 watt Bafang mid-drive on my Specialize Crosstrail. It has the big 17.6 amp hour 52 volt battery and the DPC-18 display which has a 60 mph limit. On a smooth road I can do about 36 mph on power alone and 39+ if I tuck. It's impressive to me but I was wondering if...

+1 on Topeak. I just have the regular rear rack cause my battery is on the frame but the quick release system is way cool. I keep my phone, wallet, raincoat and bike tools in there. I pop it off take it inside when I'm out and about. It has a handle and/or a shoulder strap. I got the one with...

Bubba, I should add that the stock cable guide that fits under the bottom bracket on my Crosstrail is in the way of the motor because it hangs down an inch. You will have to alter it but it is plastic so that isn't a big deal. The rear derailleur cable runs through there so to do it proper you...