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  1. 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...
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    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.
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    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...
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    Bosch, Shimano or Bafang motor on etrike?

    Utah Trikes makes those booms https://www.utahtrikes.com/
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    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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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...
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    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...
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    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.
  11. 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"
  12. 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
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    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.
  14. 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.
  15. Tom@WashDC

    New to e-bikes first post.

    Welome ot the EBR Forums!
  16. Tom@WashDC

    Never see this before....

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

    New to EBR and to ebikes

    Nice bike Tony, and welcome to the Forum. Where are you located?
  18. 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
  19. 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...
  20. 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".
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