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I built a BBSHD 26" fat bike running at around 2000 watts using a SRAM XX1 chain ($46-$51 for an 11-speed), the bike's original SRAM 10-48 cassette and Lekki 42-tooth front and so far the chain looks as it will easily last over 2000 miles before seeing .5% wear. I suspect the cassette will wear...

MOST throttles that have red, green, and yellow wires are designed as follows: Red = +5V Input Yellow = Ground Green = 1-4V Output Naming convention for Crystalyte controllers: The first two digits of the model are the voltage and the second two digits of the model are the amperage. Thus a...

Hi Duke,, Depends on the fatbike. I decided to get one (not an ebike) because my Winter employer (Utah ski area with LOTS of snow) started requiring us to take the bus to and from work to free up parking for customers. Driving - 11 minutes, bus - over 2 hours, bike, around 30 minutes. The...

Fat tires don't act like road tires. More pressure in not always faster or easier to pedal. I have a non-e fatbike with 26 x 4.6 Terrene Cake Eater tires and am running 10 pounds on pavement and other hard-packed surfaces. I tried higher and it was not any faster, just harsher. I weigh 188...

I would consider the Voltbike Elegant. Snappy acceleration for a factory bike. Good on hills and running the battery to empty took exactly 35 miles mostly in top gear on pedal-assist level 7 in very hilly terrain including about 2 miles rolling terrain with throttle only and a few 0-20...

Everybody says the same thing. The Elegant is the right design mechanically but doesn't have the "attitude" or look that they want. Lots of people feel "dweeby" riding anything with a step-thru frame. I personally have no issue with the look and have never had a negative comment riding the...

The Elegant should hold up fine. The frame is quite robust and the rack in welded on. The tires are wide enough to deal with rough roads without being so wide as to limit range. The battery and controller are identical to the Yukon. I can't comment on the long-term durability of the front...

Update: Took one out today for a shakedown cruise. Running the battery to empty took exactly 35 miles mostly in top gear on pedal-assist level 7 in very hilly terrain including about 2 miles rolling terrain throttle only and a few 0-20 full-throttle runs. I was also impressed by the brakes...

EBR just posted a review today. There is a link to it on the Voltbike website. I just unpacked and assembled three black ones this afternoon that will be part of a rental/tour fleet. The frame is strong and nicely finished. The battery is solidly mounted and east to charge and remove. The...

The Pedego upgrade is $300 MSRP. That bike is one of their most expensive models. Try to talk them into a $ 2-300 discount on the package and/or maybe an extra battery at wholesale. Even at $300, I would probably still get the 15 Ah. My worry would be that the discharge rate on the alibaba...

Click and rear derailleur squeak = check the jockey wheels on the rear derailleur. I thought I had a bottom-bracket issue and it turned out to be the lower jockey wheel. Rear brake has stopped killing the motor = check the connection between the brake lever wire and the controller. Tape it...

Maxxis Hookworms if they are available in your size! My e-bike was scary over 25 mph with mountain bike tires. Hookworms at 45 MPH increase range by 25 percent at 15-25 MPH and handle wonderfully at 45-50 MPH. On my e-bike (full-suspension 26" endure bicycle), better cornering than any...