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  1. JRA

    My DIY builds: GMAC, BBSHD, 9C RH212, CYC Photon, ToSeven DM01

    SHG, I was an early adopter of 2170 cells as I thought they were perhaps marginally better for use in eBikes. I am going to put an emphasis on marginally.....as time has gone on for sure companies have adopted them and why not as margins are good for business. But if as you say your current...
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    Fender flaps or extenders?

    The above method in use. I also live at the beach and ride in muddy times here in Oregon.
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    Bafang Ultra Greasing Gears

    The properties of CornHead grease are such that it turns into a thick oil while in use and resorts back to a grease when not. So it doesn't matter where it gets put in the gearbox of an M620 as it will distribute itself when it liquifies under use. The thing that I personally have found works is...
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    E-bike battery replacement help

    Try sending those pictures and details to [email protected]
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    Small low pressure pump?; I

    You do realize that even though 5 and 3" tires may run best at low psi that it is actually the volume of air in them that you are messing with? So I would suggest you change your search from a low pressure to as small of a HIGH VOLUME pump as you can find. The Wolf Tooth Encase 40cc is one...
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    Throttles and California

    Actually there was a pretty good fight against PFB's lobbying for the Class laws in OR but the legislature finally caved and the laws follow the 3 class laws now which does permit for throttles on Class II ebikes. However I don't agree with the way the law reads as it expects that they are then...
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    New Tariffs 2025 !

    Better get you Grin order in now US citizens!
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    Pure torque control. Cadence and others if included leads to unnatural ride.

    The most natural feeling eBike I have had is similar to the one shown above by Gromike. A throttle, with cruise control and front hub motor that allows for whatever input I wanted to put into the pedals (no pas) in whatever gear ratio feels the most natural at the time at whatever watt output I...
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    Throttles and California

    It's not just CA.....https://bikeportland.org/2025/01/14/oregon-bill-seeks-to-ban-class-3-e-bikes-from-sidewalks-bike-lanes-and-paths-392252 The comments support Jabberwockies post.
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    Mihogo Air max experiences?

    Indiegogo. Caveat Emptor.
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    Following Yamaha out the door: Stromer is bailing out of the US Market

    I would say not at all for existing Giant bikes with Yamaha motors. However if Giant will continue to use Yamaha systems going forward for U.S, sales is questionable? Remember that Yamaha has only announced pulling out of the U.S. market, not world wide and most likely will continue with...
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    Outfitting a drop-bar ebike for recreational use

    Get a piece of 25.4 handlebar and drill a through hole near the end big enough for a zip tie. Zip tie it to the flat side of the hood on the brake lever. Attach the throttle. Operate with your thumb. Helps to have the cruise control feature hooked up in the controller if available to set to...
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    Bafang Ultra Motor (M620) Ridden Very Gently for 3,000 Miles - Service Required or Not Necessarily?

    "The chances of finding a local bike shop who will work on an M620 Ultra is likely somewhere between Slim and None, and Slim just left town." While this is true if they knew how simple a job it is to remove and split an M620 they should be all over it!
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    Stromer discontinues USA / Canada business

    "significantly slower development of the North American market," Pretty much sums up all the current and future eBike systems removing themselves from the North American market going forward. And other than cheap eBike shaped objects and scooter/moto type models will remain so for the most...
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    Following Yamaha out the door: Stromer is bailing out of the US Market

    More of the EU based eBike sellers are leaving the US than entering. It's been going on for a few years actually. Main reason is the popularity of the RAD and Lectric and online sales type inexpensive models that are more attractive to the American public over the EU cyclist culture which demand...
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    Ktm basically gone bust

    While it is disturbing for the moto industry that KTM is pulling the plug, in actual fact the motorized division of the company only licensed the KTM name to the Puello's, who created Haibike eBikes one of the early leaders in the eBike space. Licensing agreements are very common and why you see...
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    New Grin direct drive fatbike motor.

    I was an early adopter of the Grin All-Axle for a front hub any road bike I built up 5yrs ago and it performed well beyond my expectations. I always thought that a front hub fat bike would be a great way to go and if I was in the market for such a beast I would be all over this! Grin really is...
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    New bike with weird front dropout - Need to fit front hub

    Correct, whatever you use as an anti torque device must fit snugly to your motor axle.
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    New bike with weird front dropout - Need to fit front hub

    Does look like someone grafted "torque" washers, I use the term torque loosely as they never work well, to the original fork dropouts. If you current motor's axle is thinner than the washers under load, as with a person aboard adding weight, the motor will spin and tear out the wiring most...
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    Zen Photon Ultra - limited version (Bafang Ultra, Rohloff Speed hub, Gates belt drive)

    The Bafang Ultra is also known as the M620 and to add further confusion the G510. The motor is able to be speced with either a 48v or 52v controller which would make for different peak watt ratings as well.
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