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  1. Matt Hughes

    BBS02 750w dissapointingly unreliable

    We did sell out of the cable, but have more arriving 5-21-15 if shipment arrives on time from 8fun. Yes, these USB cables come from 8fun, I only buy from the manufacturer. If the USB cable is too short for your needs, there is an extension cable available here, http://www.empoweredcycles.com...
  2. Matt Hughes

    BBS02 750w dissapointingly unreliable

    There have been multiple posts mentioning the throttle behaving like an on/off switch. I wanted to let you know that this can be changed within the controller software. You need a USB cable, a PC, and the software. You can get a cable from this link http://www.empoweredcycles.com You can...
  3. Matt Hughes

    New electric bikes from Giant

    Yes, weight is a concern for some, but it is the direct drive hub motors that are extremely difficult to pedal without power. Direct drive hub motors essentially act as a generator when they are not acting as a motor with battery power. The newer crank drive motors are much easier to pedal...
  4. Matt Hughes

    New electric bikes from Giant

    EMPowered Cycles took a Giant DS full suspension and installed the 8fun bafang bbso2 mid drive motor kit with an 11.6 Ah down tube battery. More power, more range, less $. Don't have to pedal to wheelie. Top speed 30+ mph. More info here: http://www.empoweredcycles.com/collecti ... c-bike-kit...
  5. Matt Hughes

    Tektro Dorado

    Tektro Dorado 203mm rotors do not bend easily, have never seen one bend to date. The rotors are 2.3mm in thickness compared to a standard bike rotor that is 1.8mm in thickness. The HD-E710 has largers calipers and caliper mounts to handle increased stresses of higher speeds and heavier weight...
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