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  1. Tom@WashDC

    Hello

    Welcome Violet, and nice color on the bike. BBSHD is a workhorse.
  2. Tom@WashDC

    Riding Towards Quality: A Call to End Low-Cost Compromises in the Bike Industry

    That's easy, everybody just needs to buy high quality bikes. Unfortanately, not everyone can afford, or justify higher priced quality at first. I understand your "Call", but you cannot thwart the invisible hand of the market, which will always provide for an endless supply of cheap products...
  3. Tom@WashDC

    Installed Corn Head Grease in my new Luna Z1 Bafang Ultra Mag

    It should work om the KT Controller fine.
  4. Tom@WashDC

    How's the bike infrastructure where you ride?

    We should get a ride in together this Spring or Summer.
  5. Tom@WashDC

    How's the bike infrastructure where you ride?

    Yeah, this has been the worst ridig conditions since November. Unusually wet
  6. Tom@WashDC

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

    I cannot believe how sweet it is when paired with the ever powerful Ultra. A total pleasure to ride, glad you are digging yours as well.
  7. Tom@WashDC

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

    Sorry to hear that he busted the hub. One thing I have done is eliminate my throttle. I never used it while riding, the torque sensing really works well for me. I've been running the full 30A on my Ultra with no problems. Out of curiosity, do you remember how many teeth he was running on the...
  8. Tom@WashDC

    Does my ideal bike exist already?

    Probably not.
  9. Tom@WashDC

    Bosch, Shimano or Bafang motor on etrike?

    I've had a BBSHD on my DIY Fat Bike since 2021. It is very powerful, quiet , and reliable. I've abused it very much IMO. My riding buddy put a BBS02 on his MTB in 2021, same story. You cannot go wrong if you want raw power and relaibility. However, I would go with the Bafang Ultra (or ant Bafang...
  10. Tom@WashDC

    How's the bike infrastructure where you ride?

    4" of snow last week. At 10:00 PM they were plowing miles and miles of paved trails. Next day they were all clear. Amazing.
  11. Tom@WashDC

    Pinion Motor.Gearbox.Unit (MGU)

    If I lived in Europe, I would tollally have 1,500 Watt ebike, somehow. I'd defintely be an Outlaw, and no doubt suffer the fate of an Outlaw. But I would do it. Certainly in a rural mountain setting. In Lake Como I was with my Brother in Law. He broke his collar bone and smashed his knees...
  12. Tom@WashDC

    Bosch, Shimano or Bafang motor on etrike?

    Utah Trikes makes those booms https://www.utahtrikes.com/
  13. Tom@WashDC

    Pinion Motor.Gearbox.Unit (MGU)

    I rented a Bianchi eMTB in Lake Como Italy a few years back. I felt that restriction resitance once I went over 15mph while riding on the main roads. Very irritating.
  14. 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.
  15. 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...
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    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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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.
  19. 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"
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