Recent content by phil sommerton

Hi, Due to it being more difficult to source a replacement Is it possible to save money and use a separate controller for powering the bafang mid drive unit. I guess some of extra features of newer controllers also appeal-gear sensor compatibility, bluetooth,etc I've connected my battery up...

Hi again. Now I have my kit I'm looking at battery options. I only need 5ah I calculated for my mostly flat 18 Mile daily journey but obviously 10ah would be better. Can you combine two 5.ah 36v drill/mower cells in parallel? Googled this and found examples in series (multiple 16v) but not in...

Hi. I ordered the 350w to give a little amperage headroom in case of future requirements changing. I will un-mark the motor however or sticker over as a 250w. good news is also that my friend who has an MOT garage has a spot welder. bonus! :)

many thanks guys. good info here. I've just ordered based on your info. Next step is to build my battery pack up. those years of rc car racing electrics coming in handy for something.

thanks for the replies..soundwave, i really wanted to stick with the 250w or 350w to be at least near legal.i'll probably paint over the wattage anyway so maybe 500w max. all based on the speed people would tell me i can achive with each roughly. Thanks Geebee Though I forgot to to say I'm only...

Hi, Before I commit to buy I have a question for you good people..could i get 20mph out of a 250w/350w bafang mid-drive please? I weigh 14 stone, have a 29er giant revel and was going to drop the wheel size in the display to up the speed a touch from the 15mph limit. I guess I was ultimately...