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I have SRAM 11 speed, and honestly don't need that many gears. 42T granny gear with 44T chain ring, almost 1:1, is too much torque on dirt, just spins out, and it's way more torque than I need on any paved road around here no matter how steep. While holding throttle in high gear, I run out of...

Loccal bike shop says they can get SRAM parts, Biktrix is sending me the rest, $100 for brake and $40 each for derailleur hangers. Total bill for me will run to $700. On one hand, most of the damage wouldn't have happened to an IGH. On the other hand, had I the presence of mind to inspect my...

That's very concerning as heat is the main reason I went with Bafang Ultra, and Biktrix claimed I should be fine up to 120 even with hills. I have had no issues but so far I think my hottest day riding has been under 90. Whenever I had power issues it turned out I had bumped the PAS level by...

I'm sidelined, derailleur caught in spokes when I shifted gears. Also teeth bent on one of the gears on the cassette. Not sure I can blame this on the motor because it happened just after I took a tumble on a rutted dirt road. Didn't seem like a big deal when it happened, no harm to me the...

Yeah, 110 not unusual in Yucca Valley, thanks to the altitude, but hotter as I go downhill. In my research, I found a 1000-mile review of the Aventon Level from a guy whose motor overheated while riding on a "mountain" road on a "hot" day. He didn't say how steep the mountain was, but his idea...

Just to be clear, I have 11 gears, and I have no issue with the first 10. I also have no issue with top gear if I'm already at speed when I shift into it, or when pedaling in low assist even from a dead stop. It's only when I apply hi power at low speed in top gear that I experience phantom...

Managed to fit in an afternoon ride, get my fix. Basket shook itself off, all but one of the bolts lost on the trail. Two of the boltholes were stripped to begin with, so the loctite threadrepair didn't hold. Only problem on my actual frame so far - do you hear me knocking on wood?

Mine's set to 26, and I seemed to recall someone said upthread that Leili had set them to something else (but "upthread" comprises a lot of territory now). It makes sense as 26 is the wheel diameter but tire diameter can vary. Do you all have 4" or 4.8? I understand being embarrassed about not...

I keep wondering, but I suspect I wouldn't be riding yet if I'd ordered from Leili. I got in two good rides today - love how fast these 21700's charge - 35ish miles each. Not gonna catch up to you, RMK, but I'm over 600 now. Between hills and sand, 35 miles exhausts the battery (without quite...

That's rough, don't know what to say. Wattwagons uses 3-speed Sturmey-Archer IGH with Bafang Ultra, or much more expensive Rohloff 14-speed. Evidently they hold up, because Wattwagons also uses a custom controller to increase the power output of the motor, so it may be worth checking into these...

Sounds good. My bike came with SRAM, so I can't compare to IGH, but at first I had issues with chain throw. Got a tune up, and since then no throws, but sometimes there's a clunking, like it's trying to shift, but only if I'm in top gear and hold down throttle or pedal hard in high PAS while in...

Swap sand for snow and that's what I've been riding on. But on the flats, less full assistance and more feather the throttle as needed for traction. Steep parts can't get up with legs alone. Young Jeff: 100mi on conventional roadbike Old Jeff: Half that distance even with help, but why not try...

I'd love one too, and 130Nm is respectable, but after what I've sunk into my Beast, I don't see it happening. What I'm hoping for is a more rugged version of the nviolo automatic that can handle the Bafang Ultra, so I can upgrade just that component. If it comes out next year just before I get...

That's rough. You just made me glad I ordered from Biktrix. If I have the same issue at least their shipping time is quicker. .

Correct, my tires are CST and they're embossed with a recommendation of 10-30psi. With Tannus inserts I should be able to go lower than 10, but not sure by how much, so I figure to try 8 tomorrow when I'm off-pavement again. Took a break today because though the bike feels like a fountain of...

Welcome, Viewlix. Plenty of accessories I can recommend aftermarket*, but as for Leili, make sure they're sending you 5-amp chargers, not something slow. Also, while the light isn't good enough for night riding, it's better than nothing and having them wire it up for you will simplify your...

One more other thing, I like the biike better since I removed the fenders. The front was especially useless, as the frame castches the spray anyway. The rear interfered with my dropper post, but because the rear rack is solid instead of a grill, it keeps the sand from flying up my back.

One more thing, I ordered a tail-light from Amazon, the Meilan X5. I turn it on when riding by day, but then it goes out. When the sun sets, it senses the dimishing light and comes back on automatically. It's supposed to act as a brake light as well which I can't confirm, but I can confirm it...

Thanks for the battery advice. On tire pressure, no I didn't even think about it, and I carry a battery-powered pump so I can do exactly that and refill when I'm back on-road. The Tannus inserts are supposed to allow as low as 5. I feel stupid now.

About that, I have a partially-stripped bolt hole in my handlebar stem. When coming down a steep trail today, my handlebars gave way. I know it's because part of my weight got transferred to the bars, and the sweep back acts as a lever. I just notified Biktrix and hopefully they'll send me a new...