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    Zen Photon Ultra - limited version (Bafang Ultra, Rohloff Speed hub, Gates belt drive)

    I have received my Photon Ultra and it looks great. It is now on the charger and I will get my first ride later today. A couple of notes to those waiting for their bikes. First is that my bike arrived without a battery, that got me a little excited but 2 days later the battery arrived. The...
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    Evelo Omega vs Zen Photon Pro for next E Bike

    I am still waiting for my Photon Ultra, while I was told by sales when I purchased it that I would receive it mid May that date is now moving towards June. I agree tat the walk mode is critical. it is especially useful when loading heavy bikes on the rack. The ebikes like the omega and photon...
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    Evelo Omega vs Zen Photon Pro for next E Bike

    While I am waiting for my Photon, I dug out of the barn my old converted Salsa. I built a great touring bike a number of years ago and when I got tired of bike camping I bought a Bayfang conversion kit and turned it into an e-bike. After riding it everyday for about a week, I am really looking...
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    Evelo Omega vs Zen Photon Pro for next E Bike

    Recognize that I am nit a ZEN expert, but I think th main difference is based on leg or inseam length. The seat and handlebar locations are tune able. I have bought and built maybe 30 bikes over the years and it seems thatbevery one of them needed tweaking. I am already planning on changing...
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    Evelo Omega vs Zen Photon Pro for next E Bike

    when I purchased my ZEN, they were very careful about size. I thought I was a good candidate for the large at 5’9”, but ended up with the medium. You might give them a call If you are serious.
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    First Time Buyer with Decision Paralysis

    Good call, just learned something!
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    First Time Buyer with Decision Paralysis

    We spend a lot of the winter in the Los Angeles area and found an Aventon dealer there. We now own 3 of their bikes. They are the step through version and have enough power to get up and down the hills close to the beach. Whatever you chose make sure there is a dealer or local bike shop...
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    Zen Photon Ultra - limited version (Bafang Ultra, Rohloff Speed hub, Gates belt drive)

    I did a lot of research on bikes, especially bikes that would be excellent in very hilly and mountainous terrain. After weeks of reading, researching and talking to different companies I went with the Photon Ultra. I cant wait to get it in Idaho and tackle some of the mountain roads that I...
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    First e-bike for a 68 year old - buying help needed

    I looked at Evelo and Zen and went with Zen. Evelo bike was also great but I did not want an automatic transmission. Good people and customer support with both companies.
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    Zen Photon Ultra - limited version (Bafang Ultra, Rohloff Speed hub, Gates belt drive)

    He told me that he had talked to Bafang and that the version of the controller they are getting from Bafange was a version that required a special tool to reprogram, it is not the version where you can change the motor using the display. I understood that it also wasnt the CAN version, so I...
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    Zen Photon Ultra - limited version (Bafang Ultra, Rohloff Speed hub, Gates belt drive)

    So is that something you would use if your frame was not configured for the M620?
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    Zen Photon Ultra - limited version (Bafang Ultra, Rohloff Speed hub, Gates belt drive)

    I am familiar with most of these parts but what is a motor hanger!
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    Zen Photon Ultra - limited version (Bafang Ultra, Rohloff Speed hub, Gates belt drive)

    Is that the CAN version (CANBUS) I am reading about? I am sure Ravi will figure it out and let us know!
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    Zen Photon Ultra - limited version (Bafang Ultra, Rohloff Speed hub, Gates belt drive)

    I asked the question as I have read that there is a CAN version of the M620. Since this bike is assembled in Canada there is a chance that they are using the Canada (CAN) version. In addition I read on a bafang website that the new displays and motors allow the rider to switch from road to off...
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    2022 - Top 12 Bafang Ultra M620 Ebikes

    Any updates on step through bikes with the non CAN version oh the M620 ?
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    M620 Step Through

    Which bike companies offer a reasonably good step through EBike with a Bafang M620 1000w motor that is not the CAN version? Hopefully a company that uses good quality parts and has a good customer support group.
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    Zen Photon Ultra - limited version (Bafang Ultra, Rohloff Speed hub, Gates belt drive)

    The Ultra comes with a Bafang 1000watt M620. Is it the CAN version which cannot be adjusted other than a few settings like wheel diameter and max speed? If so how do we get an off road version as the CAN version is set at 750 watts? Is it possible to get a non CAN version?
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