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    Introduction: Bafang Geared hub Kit Build

    Sorry, I'm not dedicated to letting the motor do all the work. I don't want to use the motor to do all the work. I'd encourage you to watch the Grin Technologies video on regen. Watch the bit about virtual freewheeling. Thanks for the tip about not using the worm clamp. I'll make sure to...
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    Introduction: Bafang Geared hub Kit Build

    How to you hold the twist - with all your hand wrapped around it? If so, yeah, poor control with that. Learn how to hold the it right so you have it right. For example this video the 'dragger' method explains how I ride. I'm always covering the brake.
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    Introduction: Bafang Geared hub Kit Build

    Grin Technology has a video about regen. You can get from 1 to 15% depending on the terrain. I'll be towing a trailer, and regen would help a lot with braking. I wanted a direct drive motor and regen capable controller, but decided to jump in with the Bafang hub kit for now. You saying the...
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    Introduction: Bafang Geared hub Kit Build

    Don't know if the no turn washers come with it or not. I'd guess so, else it would have nothing to stop the axle turning. I'd seen the washers on other kits, but preferred a torque arm for more certainty. Rotating the axle will break too many things so I'm happy to avoid it. Also, AFAIK, the...
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    Introduction: Bafang Geared hub Kit Build

    I actually wanted a smaller battery, but perversely, smaller was more expensive. So (hopefully) bigger is better. Motor is already in a wheel and has a disk mount. I'm currently running rim brakes, but going to upgrade to disk. Frame has mounts. I have purchased one torque arm, after the motor...
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    Introduction: Bafang Geared hub Kit Build

    Hello from Australia, I just purchased a Bafang B020.500.DC motor kit with 48v20ah battery to fit to my current Fuji frame. Planning a trailer for solar also for touring. Exciting times!
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