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    Ebike I want to pedal

    Not really: Much easier on a quad though Either way, use caution or you wind up with this:
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    Bollard Posts from Hell

    Welcome to the forum! An old thread but one that is important to all trail riders. Just making them shorter to allow handlebars to safely fit through would be a big help:
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    Used Chopsticks, What Do You Do? Most Whimsical, Practical, or Creative Ideas.

    Use them to make utility poles for your model railroad:
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    Barrel size matters

    You could also contact your bike maker and ask what that 3rd pin does, if anything. Checking the voltage on the connector pins on both the charger and battery might tell you something. Won't help much if CANBUS or some other data transfer scheme is used. You can also order a Satiator from...
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    Barrel size matters

    If you do eventually get a Satiator, Grin makes this $12 raw ended cable that makes it easier to add a connector without cutting anything. https://ebikes.ca/satiator-output-u.html
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    Barrel size matters

    It might help if you post a pic of the charge connector on the battery. What brand is it? It may be a proprietary connector and could be difficult to match. If all else fails and you have some basic DIY skills, you can make your own adapter cable. First, cut the OEM charger output cable...
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    Cycling world

    It will be interesting to see the ratio of conventional vs e-bike displays at these shows. There has been a bit of animosity between these two groups for some time. I'm curious how this will play out.
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    Lower Headset Dust Cover

    Welcome to the forum! Nice idea for bikes that need this type of protection. Thanks for posting. Many bikes, including my Pedego and Trek models, have built in dust protectors for the headset bearings. The headset on my Pedego for example has a plastic dust collar and the OEM suspension has a...
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    Barrel size matters

    You need to set a battery default profile on the Satiator, otherwise you will have to press the down arrow to start a charge cycle. See page 17 of the Satiator manual: https://ebikes.ca/documents/Satiator_Manual_V1.0FW.pdf
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    Used Chopsticks, What Do You Do? Most Whimsical, Practical, or Creative Ideas.

    The tapered ones can be used as a doorstop to hold open that pesky door that keeps closing on its own. Pool cues for that miniature billiard table you got for Christmas. Knitting needles. Kindling. Shish kebab skewer for your hibachi Playing pick up sticks. That constipated mathematician can...
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    Barrel size matters

    When trying to size the outside diameter of these barrel connectors, I use my drill bit gauge...
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    Barrel size matters

    Yes, the Grin Satiator does have a force start feature. It's activated by connecting the battery and pressing the down arrow on the display.
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    Barrel size matters

    There is no universal standard for the color coding on barrel connectors. Some manufacturers use colors to indicate polarity though. Make sure you are using the correct polarity on the connectors you try. The Grin Satiator has reverse polarity protection. It won't charge and you get an on...
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    Experience with hub-drives with BOTH torque- and cadence-sensing assist?

    In addition to torque sensing and a throttle, you might also consider a bike with cruise control. It made a big difference for my SIL, who now rides much more often.
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    Experience with hub-drives with BOTH torque- and cadence-sensing assist?

    My Pedego Platinum Interceptors have both torque and cadence sensors. I almost never use cadence. Still, it's a backup if I get injured and can't exert much pedal pressure.
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    Battery charging anomalies

    The output voltage of a fully charged 36v lithium battery is 42V. 36v is the "nominal" voltage rating. A charger that puts out 42v is correct for this battery. That being said, there is always the possibility Eahora uses some proprietary technology which may alter this voltage. Any 42v, 2...
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    The truth: How far can an electric bicycle really go on a single charge?

    Another factor that is often overlooked when calculating miles per charge is battery age. Just because your fully charged battery is rated at say 420wh, doesn't mean it actually contains that much energy. A battery can loose capacity due to age, temperature and the way it is treated. Occasional...
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    Stranded on remote trail

    This is true for cell phones since the satellites they use are low earth orbit. Signals often can't reach into deep river valleys and rugged mountainous terrain. True satellite communicators, like those made by Garmin, use the high earth orbit Iridium satellite network which provides near...
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    Calling all math majors

    I've had good luck using these to house electronics on my bikes. They come in a variety of sizes and are reasonably weatherproof...
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