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    Fork Choice(Cheap)

    I would go for the Suntour as it has a disk brake mount and judging by your description you just need something to make your cycling more comfortable.
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    Legal road scooter

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    Grin all axle motor

    I asked Grin about importing their all axle motor to the UK. This is their link response, I don't work for them. https://ebikes.ca/laser-250w-power-rating.html Thanks
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    BBS motor with Gates belt...

    You could use the Veer belt system this is designed for horizontal dropouts. If you are mechanical minded you use probably adapt a chain tensioner to keep the belt in tension. The advantage of their system is it will work with standard frames https://www.veercycle.com/ Here's one from...
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    Replacement Torque Sensor BB

    I have not used this site, might be worth phoning them to check it is the right one https://wisperbikes.com/shop/electronic/wisper-torque-mk2-torque-sensor-pd-version/
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    How to Build a Bike That Will Last (Almost) Forever

    This is where maintenance comes in, keep the chain clean and oiled, change all the bearings every year and give the wash once in a while. I have an Aluminium frame that has survived years of the Scottish weather carrying heavy loads.
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    Where would I find Bafang XF07 Bearings?

    I have used Hambini to buy NTN bearings and I know people who have used simply bearings https://www.hambini.com/product-category/bearings/ntn-bearings/page/3/ https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/Bearings-Cycle-Bearings/c3_5227/index.html?selection=Ball+Bearings
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    Ebike motor repair

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    Alternative to suspension forks?

    There is suspension stems available...
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    1st Bafang conversion -sense check

    Hi, I had to fit this to my downtube as the bottle bolts on the frame were not in the centre of the frame...
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    K.O.M rear hub

    An interesting video from Peak Torque about K.O.M rear hub design. Bicycle hubs - A complete re-design. (youtube.com) Landing | KOM Bikes (k-o-m.co.uk)
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    Brake calipers quality

    Try Jagwire compressionless outer housing and Kool Stop Supra 2 brake blocks
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    Problem with Proprietary Tech

    Bikes in general have this problem. Aero shaped seatposts, handlebars and stems that only fit a particular bike, numerous bottom bracket standards.
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    Press fit bb and mid drive onversion

    I dont know if any of these adapters will work. Bafang spares and replacement parts for BBS01B, BBS02B and BBSHD parts. (brightonebikes.co.uk)
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    What do you think of my new bike?

    Next bike? BBS02 with Alfine rear hub, normal rack, carbon fork or suspension stem.
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    3-D Printer

    3D Scanning DIY vs Professional Tools to make Carbon Bike parts #engineering #carbon - YouTube
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    What do you think of my new bike?

    Here is my opinion on rear racks. The rear triangle rack stays prevent a rear rack from twisting, this movement is caused by an uneven loading of panniers and other factors. I would be surprised if anybody weighs their panniers when loading and dont go over the racks weight limit. This twisting...
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    Help! Conversion suggestions

    I think mid drives work best with a rear internal geared hub such as Alfine or Rohloff , that way you can have a constantly good chainline. Doing this takes away one of the advantages of a mid drive, this is the ability to swap wheels easily. I would go for a torque sensor rear hub. buy from...