Yes I’ve read that often from you. I just don’t find it so. But I use that ugly display coupled with a Grin controller and can nearly spin out a rear DD. If half of what I’ve read on statorade and hubsinks is true…completely gutless
Wandering off topic, but regarding the DD's, I believe if I were commuting, maintaining 15mph+, with a minimum of starting and stopping, THEN it might be an attractive drive. Statorade and hubsinks aren't seen much on geared hubs, but a definite bonus when it comes to the higher speeds the direct drives are used.Yes I’ve read that often from you. I just don’t find it so. But I use that ugly display coupled with a Grin controller and can nearly spin out a rear DD. If half of what I’ve read on statorade and hubsinks is true…
I promise an honest review.
BTW there are lots of Bafang mainstream motors relabeled with the sellers name cast or engraved on the motor. A notorious example was Lectric Cycles “RAD” drives that were stock BBSxx motors relabeled.
I think many of us don’t realize how big Bafang actually is. I’d bet on it being a Bafang. Sturdy motors as you say when not abused. I think that’s a mantra for all lower wattage motors especially BBSxx 500W and below.They seem to be really holding up well - unless they're abused..... -Al
I hear ya! I enjoy sneaking up on wildlife like on cat paws.I came to a conclusion during today's ride - I was going too fast.
I was enjoying the ride too much, hitting the throttle to maintain a fairly quick speed. Today, I decided to slow it down, keep the assist on, but, keep my hands off the throttle.
I enjoyed the ride a whole lot, got more exercise, and used up almost no battery. Previously, every time I saw a hill, I hit the throttle, telling myself - I can't pedal that.
Well, at a slower speed, in a lower gear, yeah, I can pedal it.
My 20mph-ish ride is now a 12mph ride.
Speaking of changing classes. I modded my KT to pump out 35 amps, I enjoy the extra power, but it drains the battery faster.I started cycling less back in 1977 when my folks finally relented and helped me out with half of a Honda XR 75, and since then I've had lots of little motorcycles (all 250cc or under). Sold off my Ninja 250 a few years back, and built my BBSHD bike in June of 2020 to ride to work and on rail trails. I messed around with the throttle a bit for the first few weeks, but after the raging 29hp of the Ninja it was underwhelming at best, and I quickly forgot it was there aside from a few mishaps while moving the bike around. Ended up detuning the HD to 25A, and uninstalling the throttle (although it stays in my emergency kit in case I break a pedal). This makes it really simple to switch between class 1 for trails (speed limited to 20 mph PAS) and class 3 (up the limit to 28 mph PAS for commuting), and keeps the HD cool and happy. I find that I run at assist 2-3/5 in the mornings on my way in to work for speed and ease, then drop to assist 1-2/5 on my way home, or when riding with friends on burger-powered bikes. Average speed is about 10 mph, and I usually max out around 25 on my current gearing.
One time my front wheel got lodged into the slot between a weigh scale and the road. The bike stopped but I kept going. It had dropped bars and I had no gloves on . The result was my hands skidding along the road in that low riding position with knuckles down and a bleeding road rash on all eight knuckles. Now I know why they pad the knuckles on some gloves!Was watching a guy yesterday riding very fast. No gloves, no helmet and flip flops.
gloves are so important in direct proportion to the value of hands in day to day life.
Want to freak yourself out? Look up degloving injuries. Yikes!
Totally normal behavior: You go flying and put your hands out to protect yourself from the impact. My wrists will never be the same after my t-boner from a motorist, Superman flight and ruptured duck landing. But my hands were unhurt. I wear deerskin (super soft) hardware store full finger gloves, sized a little big so I don't get fingertips squished gripping the bars. They are perfect to protect against road rash or ground-in road grit into your palms....The result was my hands skidding along the road in that low riding position with knuckles down and a bleeding road rash on all eight knuckles. Now I know why they pad the knuckles on some gloves!