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  1. E-Wheels

    Shimano E8000 Drive Unit 40k Service

    My Shimano E8000 drive unit is approaching 40,0000km and I think it’s time to do some preventative maintenance on the gearing and moving parts Anyone know of a suitable grease I should use I’m thinking something lithium based?
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    The best eMTB motor 2020....is there such a thing?

    According to this article the “best” eMTB motor is determined by how it influences the performance of the overall package, and what works for each individual riders use case https://ebike-mtb.com/en/the-best-emtb-motor-review/
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    Tell us about your handles and avatars and why you chose them

    Hi EBR team, I notice a lot of members have interesting and off beat handles and avatars, so I have always been curious as to their origins Tell us about your username and avatar and why you chose them, and let’s have some fun I decided on my handle as I thought it was appropriate for an ebike...
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    What Shimano E8000 firmware version is required for Badass box to work

    My ebike with the Shimano E8000 drive is now out of the warranty period and I want to try to derestrict it with a Badass box Does any one know what firmware version is required to allow this to work
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    Go SwissDrive is gone

    https://www.bike-eu.com/sales-trends/nieuws/2019/01/e-bike-motor-maker-go-swissdrive-liquidated-10135141
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    Will this Em3ev basket work as a complete kit?

    Hi EBR kit gurus, I’m just wondering if the more experienced forum kit building members could review this TC3080 basket I have created from Em3ev https://em3ev.com/shop/crystalyte-kit/ and give me some advice please Will all these items go together and work as a complete ebike kit Do I need to...
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    What a waste!!!

    If you were wondering why your LBS can’t get stock it’s probably because the bike factories in China have been busy servicing their local market http://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-china-43999482/the-problem-of-china-s-huge-bike-graveyards
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    What’s a better buy BBS01 or BBS02

    I’m hoping to buy a Bafang mid drive kit and convert a Giant Roam 1 Disc (https://www.giant-bicycles.com/au/roam-1-disc) into a commuter for a daily 70km round trip but can’t decide between these two (Link Removed - No Longer Exists) (Link Removed - No Longer Exists) Would also want to wire...
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    New York City Just Declared War on E-Bikes

    Is this decision based on shortsightedness, fear, ignorance, prejudice......https://www.bicycling.com/culture/new-york-city-just-declared-war-on-e-bikes
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    New Bosch Drives, Battery & ABS

    http://ebiketips.co.uk/content/news/bosch-launch-new-active-line-motors-631
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    Charging extra for e-MTBs. Fair or not?

    http://www.mbr.co.uk/news/trail_news/bikepark-wales-e-bikes-361556
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    Pedalling a Bosch CX without any motor assist

    Hi EBR Forum, I'm just wondering how the Bosch CX motor works without any pedal assist If for some reason I have to pedal with zero motor assist (as you would a normal bike) with a small 17 tooth motor sprocket and say a larger 30 tooth rear cassette sprocket it appears to be an under drive...
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    Alex MD40 rims

    Hi, Is anyone currently using or had experience (good or bad) with Alex MD40 rims? A few years ago I had Alex rims on a MTB and found them very disappointing as they kept going out of true Hoping they may have improved since then as I am looking at a Riese & Muller Charger ebike fitted with the...
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    Falco eDrive: the e-bike system that doubles as an indoor trainer

    A way to charge your battery and train all in one http://ebiketips.co.uk/content/news/falco-edrive-the-e-bike-system-that-doubles-as-an-indoor-trainer-544
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    Eurobike 2016: six new e-bike drive systems

    Hi all, I thought you might find this article a good read for new drive systems coming into the e-bike landscape http://ebiketips.co.uk/content/news/eurobike-2016-six-new-e-bike-drive-systems-429
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    NYC e-bikers beware

    For all you e-bikers in NYC take care http://road.cc/content/news/204350-gang-new-york-targeting-riders-electric-bikes
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    2017 E-Silence EVO

    Hi Anyone tested or bought the 2017 Scott E-Silence EVO yet? http://www.scott-sports.com/au/en/products/249760007/SCOTT-E-Silence-Evo-Bike
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    If you knew then what you know now......

    Hi experienced EBR members, I'm looking at getting my first e-bike for daily commutes to work of 70km round trip mostly on flat coastal paths and quite roads and hoping to tap into your wealth of knowledge and experience If you knew then what you know now when you bought your first e-bike what...
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    Kalkhoff Impulse EVO RS 250 watt motor

    Hi EBR e-bikers, Anyone know anything (good or bad) about Kalkhoff's Impulse EVO RS 250 watt motor? I can't find much info on-line other than the marketing blurb on Kalkhoff"s site There are some reviews from people who have bought bikes from Kalkhoff's registered selling agents/LBS but not many...
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    Kalkhoff Impulse EVO RS 250 watt motor

    Hi EBR e-bikers, Anyone know anything (good or bad) about Kalkhoff's Impulse EVO RS 250 watt motor? I can't find much info on-line other than the marketing blurb on Kalkhoff"s site There are some reviews from people who have bought bikes from Kalkhoff's registered selling agents/LBS but not many...
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