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    Programing a Bafang G062 Rear Hub, or buy a new controller?

    If it's a model YCSYxxx-xxx-48T series controller, then it won't be programmable through the BBSXX programming cable. What you want is an LD-AK-xxx controller which appears to be programmable. I say "appears" because, while I have connected my LD-AK-011 (750W/Bafang H640 motor) controller...
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    Fixing a flat tire-remove derailleur?

    Typically you shouldn't need to remove derailleur. Shift to the next to smallest cog on wheel. Rotate derailleur arm back (which would be forward) with one hand and remove wheel with the other. Sometimes I unmount the disc brake bracket when reinstalling wheel as it's easier to navigate the...
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    Nasty decals

    Contractors Solvent and plastic razor blades. Magic at removing adhesives and RTV...
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    Bafang rear hub kit troubleshooting

    Assuming something wrong in the motor, you could get new motor and swap out the core without needing to respoke motor into wheel. https://www.greenbikekit.com/electric-bike-kit/rear-bldc/rm-g020-swx02-bafang-hub-motor-750w-500w.html I have the same kit on two bikes. Though never had a motor...
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    Recommend me a cassette, chain and derailleur for my Aventon ebike

    I second the Microshift Advent. I have over 8000 miles on mine. Paired with the matching ball-bearing shifter, 11-42 cassette, and a KMC chain. This is on my Bafang hub-driven Mongoose Envoy cargo bike. I've only replaced the chain and cassette once over those miles.
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    Building A New Wheel Is A Nightmare

    I've built a few wheels. I found success going to FreeSpoke and picking a known rim and hub and using the calculated specs for spoke length. https://kstoerz.com/freespoke/
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    Greenergy Aliexpress store. Have you purchased from them?

    Yes. I've bought two Bafang SWX02 500W rear kits with Samsung batteries. One installed on a Mongoose Envoy and the other on a Townie. Nearly 9000 miles on the Envoy and nearing 4000 on the Townie. Shipping was two weeks to Charlotte NC
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    Best Rock Ever? Nominations, No Air Supply!

    U2, The Clash, The Police
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    SportTech bike has lost its power

    My guess is your control board went out. That's what happened to our recumbent exercise bike. There may be a exercise service company in your area who could repair. Or maybe someone has posted a video on YouTube. Good luck!
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    Has anyone gone from an e-bike with throttle to one without?

    Everybody knows thumb throttles are awesome! They're an advanced ebike rider tool improving safety, navigating otherwise difficult passages, and a get-me-home backup should there be drive train or rider inoperable failure. Broke my hip on a fall. Thumb throttled home. After rain, creek too deep...
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    Now I get why people change the cassette

    Definitely could try a larger chain ring up front. I have a 42:tooth chain ring on my hub driven/cadence sensored/thumb-throttled 1x9 Electra Townie. The cassette goes from 11 to 36 teeth. I'm constantly rolling through the gears though rarely get to the 36 out back.
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    Amazon price gouging

    And try getting an iPod Touch since they announced it was discontinued.
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    Advice for adding hydraulic brakes?

    @mikeschn I have TRP Hy/Rd's on my cargo ebike and they have fantastic stopping power.
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    Advice for adding hydraulic brakes?

    Ha. It's cool that TRP acknowledges said need and gives step by step instructions.
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    Advice for adding hydraulic brakes?

    Hybrid calibers still need occasional bleeding.
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    New RadMission Mid-Step on the way to me!

    Planet Bike has a really nice tail light, named 'Grateful Red', available in a AAA battery and USB editions. This link is to the AAA battery one: https://www.planetbike.com/grateful-red-bike-tail-light/
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    My Electrical people… I need battery help

    There is battery capacity measured in Ah then there is discharge current measured in Amps. Any 48v electric bike battery offered on Amazon should be suitable for a 500w motor. The 18 Amps of the controller translates to a max draw of 750 watts which is typical of a 500w motor. My 48v Joyisi is...
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    My Electrical people… I need battery help

    I have a 48v Joyisi with LG cells in a Hailong form factor. It's been a solid performer for more than 2000 miles.
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    Suspension Seat Post

    I have an NCX and Redshift and prefer the latter as well.
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