Lugging a Motor, Why it's Bad

[PedalUma]

Yes, it is niche. Custom colors are available, its what she wants that counts. It will be a one of a kind in North America. Not like a Walmart or Mike's Bikes bike. And better than anything Taylor Swift, Buoyance, or Michelle Obama has access to ride in the Vineyard this Summer.

 

[Gionnirocket]

Maybe the cheap aluminum got bent in shipping, I don't know but it wasn't going on the bike, it was not a narrow/wide chainring but many teeth differed from each other. Actually it was comical but what does one expect for 6 bucks, it might have been LESS, I don't remember. I see the wolf tooth chainrings are like 70-80 dollars. I know spending more doesn't always mean better quality but in this case, I hope that's true, I may order one

The Wolf should be fine as long as it fits as I've yet to hear a negative comment. Everyone seems to be very happy with them
Did you ever get an answer on using the Bafang Fat Bike 48t with the standard spider?

 

[stompandgo]

Wolf Tooth chainrings have been high quality for a very long time.

 

[juggernaut1]

Wolf Tooth chainrings have been high quality for a very long time.

I agree, but there alloy chainring bolts not so much. I bought a set with my chainring but snapped one when torquing to spec.

 

[stompandgo]

Good to know.

 

[juggernaut1]

Awesome bike and aptly named... and don't think I didn't day dream about that for a moment myself. But reality is that I would never use that bike these days to it's potential so I went more suited to my actual riding. Good to hear that it's programmed better than the standard CANbus motors as there's been more than a few complaints on here and some have even gone through the process of converting to UART.
That said I do love the personal customization of the UART motors. You can tweak power output/acceleration curve as you desire and each PAS does exactly what I want. I ride mostly for exercise so trimming it's stock aggressive delivery in lower PAS makes for a much more natural feel. But you still have the power when you want/need... so there's no downside.

I’ve been tempted to buy a UART motor whilst there still available for a future project bike. Would love play around with the tune to see what can be achieved with the programmable motor.

 

[Gionnirocket]

I’ve been tempted to buy a UART motor whilst there still available for a future project bike. Would love play around with the tune to see what can be achieved with the programmable motor.

I find it desirable as I'm often looking for minimal assistance and a natural feel.
That said on my way home today it started to drizzle and I rode that bitch home in higher PAS averaging >25mph even on hills and it was such a blast.
These motors seem to have unlimited power and just want to run.

 

[DDBB]

Yep, I found I was riding my old Haibike with 250 watt Yamaha motor less and less. Actually I had expected more assist from the get go with that bike so it was always a disappointment. With the Ultra motor, life is good, no life is GREAT