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Can't wait to hear how you like the Rohloff/BBS02 combination - still really like my alfine setup (but I bet the Rohloff will be a step up in shifting performance)... Did you get a gear sensor with this setup? I purchased one from Luna, but haven't had time to get it installed...

Luna Cycles seems to be a fan of 52V (but I would curious to hear their answer to the specific question). I run 52V batteries, but only charge them as if they were 48V batteries - doesn't fix the electronics display inaccuracies, but should help with over-voltage issues (although I haven't seen...

From a reliability standpoint, my two BBS02 builds have been quite solid (~6 months old). Both my wife and I commute 3-5 days a week, wife's bike has experienced zero problems, while I had the mount loosen up on the BBS02 (but that was probably a lack of proper tightening to begin with, not a...

Thanks! The bike rides great too (over 600 miles and working well)! Ordered a gear sensor from Luna yesterday, going to see if it is a nice upgrade...

I have about 600 miles on an Alfine 11 IGH, and really like it. The alfine probably won't fit into your budget, but it does demonstrate that you don't need the $1,000+ Rolhoff to make an IGH work. In anything over PAS level 2 I have to cut power in order to shift, but shifting is always quick...

Eric, Bike looks very interesting, but as mentioned above more details are needed... Battery size? Pedal Assist Technology (cadence versus torque sensing)? Are the big ones that jump out as being missing from your materials. Good luck with your campaign!

I think the Zeitgeist is a very nice looking bike, and I would love to try a full carbon electric bike... All that makes it disappointing to see these overly optimistic range comparisons (especially the alleged direct comparison with the ST2). I sent the Zeitgeist people an email inquiring...

Zeitgeist has just launched this bike (more or less) with a crowd funding campaign for $3999 (initial 100 units), $4k price point makes this a much more compelling bike. https://www.crowdsupply.com/zeitgeist/beta-electric-bike Curious about thoughts from the community...

As long as it was mentioned above, has anyone heard any rumors regarding Bafang adding torque sensing to a DIY motor kit (BBSHD)? I have been hearing good things about the pedal assist system in the MAX drive (using torque sensing), wouldn't seem to difficult to migrate the technology into the...

BTW, chain drive on my alfine 11 IGH works great, I have a hard time seeing the benefits of belt worth the cost/hassle... Chain line is great and it all runs smooth and quiet - alfine offers a couple different idler wheel options too (that should be mountable on any frame with standard...

While an idler wheel would be necessary on a frame without horizontal dropouts, the problem with standard frame and belt drives is that the belt does not separate like a chain to allow routing through the rear triangle. Belt drive bikes all have some sort of break in the rear triangle to allow...

Sounds like a very interesting build, I am currently running an alfine 11 IGH and love it - the Rohloff should be even better! I don't think the frame you purchased will work with the Gates Belt Drive system as I believe that system requires a rear triangle that comes apart (to allow the belt...

Does anyone know anything about the pedal assist system on the Flux bikes? Cadence only or does it include a torque sensor (can't seem to find any discussion of that point online).

Looks fantastic, I would prefer a carbon fork, but for $799 it is an excellent setup... Looks like they adjust tension with horizontal dropouts, which avoids the potential problems for conversion of eccentric bottom brackets. Post pictures if you end up doing a conversion on this platform!

Bafang produces a series of mid-drives under the "BBS" model names - BBS01 and BBS02. These are intended for retrofit into existing bike frames and use simple cadence sensing for pedal assist - turn the crank and the motor kicks in with assist...

My apologies if this question has been asked and answered (but I didn't see it in this thread at least)... Will users be able to upgrade (quick swap out) between the 7.8 Ah or 10.4 Ah and the 23.4 Ah (when it is available)? It makes a purchase now of the 10.4Ah look very attractive if there...

Recommendations (based on experience with BBS02)... Build up your bike as is, you already have a pretty high-end derailleur and it will likely hold up very well. Use either brake lever (motor-cutoff) switch or install a cut-off button (available from em3ev.com) to cut motor power when you shift...

I know little to nothing about this site and have no experience purchasing through them, but ran across the following deal... Whole kit: http://bafangusadirect.com/products...-ebike-kit-2016-slim-48v-12ah-samsung-battery Comes to $912 after the VDAY20OFF coupon code. Works for anything on...

Good brakes are very nice (OK, required) on these bikes, but hydraulic is probably not a necessity. My Marin came with hydraulic brakes and I like them alot, except for the lack of integrated e-brake cutoff switches (the external ones work, but not great). In an ideal world, I would convert to...

I recently experienced the same issue with a shark pack, jumping it was very easy and worked exactly as described (still not exactly clear on why this happens or if it will be a common occurrence...).