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  1. Tom@WashDC

    Re-greasing the Ultra motor...is it time?

    I feel for you. I'm hating this weather. I don't mind bundling up. I use fur lined pogies without gloves. I just hate ice. Do not want to go down on ice.
  2. Tom@WashDC

    Installed a Rohloff Speedhub 14, IGH on my mid-drive Luna Z1 Ultra Mag

    Update on the Rohloff hub operation since my original installation on page 1 Ridden it 4,000 miles, 70% off-road, aggressively. I removed my throttle and ride torque sensing only. I have had zero problems with the hub. It performs beyond my wildest expectations. Shifts perfectly every time...
  3. Tom@WashDC

    Performance Report: Installed a Rohloff IGH on my Luna Z1 Bafang Ultra Mag in April 2023

    I installed a Rohloff Speedhub 14 IGH on my Luna Z1 mid drive Bafang Ultra Mag back in April 2023. Here is my installation thread: https://forums.electricbikereview.com/threads/installed-a-rohloff-speedhub-14-igh-on-my-mid-drive-luna-z1-ultra-mag.52698/ Ridden it 4,000 miles, 70% off-road...
  4. Tom@WashDC

    Pinion Motor.Gearbox.Unit (MGU)

    I found his owner's review on Reddit CinemaPlugins •6mo ago•Edited 6mo ago I own one. Bulls vuca sfx 1. pinion 1:12. had it since last Friday. Was a pita at first. Front sprocket was not connected tightly causing all sorts of issues. That Needs a special pinion tool just to tighten it. That...
  5. Tom@WashDC

    Re-greasing the Ultra motor...is it time?

    I Installed Cornhead grease in my Bafang Ultra in July 22'. Cracked it open and added 2 heaping tablespoons more in May 23'. I've got well over 5K since May 23'. I'll open her up in a few days, checkout the innards, and post the pix.
  6. Tom@WashDC

    Pure torque control. Cadence and others if included leads to unnatural ride.

    You wanna be more specific with a motor model and controller? I have a mid drive w/torque sensing and I don't experinece any "lagging power during start"
  7. Tom@WashDC

    Bankruptcy and exiting markets

    Stay away from ebike propritary systems. When they go out of business, or discontinue product lines, it can be very difficult for repairs
  8. Tom@WashDC

    Stolen e-bike batteries could be made worthless if Bosch was less greedy

    I could see them charging a one time fee to upgrade your battery, but a subscription? I would stay away from a corporation with that kind of morality.
  9. Tom@WashDC

    Mid drive or hub drive?

    Yes, agreed 100%, you absolutely need a mid drive with full suspension. Do not sell yourself short. Ive got two rear hub bikes, and two mid drives.
  10. Tom@WashDC

    New to e-bikes first post.

    Welome ot the EBR Forums!
  11. Tom@WashDC

    Never see this before....

    Wonder why it hasn't caught on?
  12. Tom@WashDC

    New to EBR and to ebikes

    Nice bike Tony, and welcome to the Forum. Where are you located?
  13. Tom@WashDC

    Are E-Bikes Safe For Young Teenagers?

    Actually... US Navy Announces $3/Gallon Jet Fuel from CO2 From Navy.mil - How it Works: CO2 + H2 = Jet Fuel From AF.mil - The Air Force proves it’s possible to make jet fuel out of thin air
  14. Tom@WashDC

    NYC wants to license and register ebikes and scooters

    NY City would benefit from more ebike and scooter regulation, and I hate most forms of regulation, and all over-regulation. The problem in NYC is that there are too many scofflaws riding around the city (mostly couriers and delivery ebikes) that have no regard for pedestrians, vehicular traffic...
  15. Tom@WashDC

    Are E-Bikes Safe For Young Teenagers?

    Serious question: How much do you know about the maturity, behaviour, mores, morals and conscientousness of this "kid"? Any model ebike could be dangerous in the hands of the wrong "kid".
  16. Tom@WashDC

    Looking For A Full Suspension Skinny Tire Step Through Commuter

    So Mango, what have you found so far that you would consider?
  17. Tom@WashDC

    Looking For A Full Suspension Skinny Tire Step Through Commuter

    There aren't many options for a step-thru, full suspension, rear hub, with road tires. I ended up getting this for my wife. She wanted a full step thru, but she is satisfied with the mid-step thru. https://www.frey.bike/products/savannah-ultra-cc She rode the Aventon Level, full step thru with...
  18. Tom@WashDC

    Took a tumble

    They do make air-bag vests for motorcycles and for equestrians. They're pretty nice. I considered getting one at one time. They are triggered by a lanyard pull cord attached to your bike. After thinking about it I realized that I've never fallen "off" or been "pitched" from my bike. I've always...
  19. Tom@WashDC

    Aventure 2 hub motor maintenance

    You can watch a multitude of Bafang motors being dissassembled on the web, there is no wire retention mechanism. They just slide through the assembly.
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