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    Can you find the gear reduction ratio of a geared hub motor without opening it up?

    Aside from the question in the title, if you just want to hear me vent then then continue reading: I found the actual motor online from the company (AKM) and looked at their spec sheet and they just don't list poles or magnets or gear reduction ratio. I have:Searched extensively onlineSent...
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    Can I swap/upgrade my hub motor?

    Hi all. I have a Cafe Cruiser by ride1up. After a ton of research, it seems like there is some QC issues with some of their motors and recently in the fb groups, and some forums, there are people like myself disappointed in it's power. I'm aware motors will put out whatever you feed it, but the...
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    (KT LCD3) No Speed or Wattage output displaying and other issues

    I have a Ride1up Cafe Cruiser. I swapped the controller to a 25A KT and took the LCD3 display from one of my other bikes and hooked it up. Throttle works but: - Speed reads as 0mph. - Watt output reads as 0. - Battery sign in top left corner is blank but the battery voltage reads as normal...
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    Display limits current below controller rating

    I purchased a 48v/22A controller from JN (DC Moto Controller by Lithium Battery) that came with an S900 display. After 1 month of waiting and hours of getting it into my bike, I see the S900 display limits the current to 20A. I see that JN also sells controllers that go up to 35A and they use...
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    Anyone replaced the controller of a 700 or Cafe Cruiser?

    I have a Cafe Cruiser, I love the bike but I need a bigger display. Also, I do not like the current limit at 18. I live in a windy area with hills, don't have the best knees these days and so I need as many amps as I can get. I read that the 700 and Cafe Cruiser use similar or even the same...
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