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  1. SteveRuss

    What makes a good bike to convert?

    I came from a Kalkhoff pre-made bike which I still own (and still think it's a great bike) but last year I had the itch to do the same as you and finished fitting the BBS01 kit to a Boardman Hybrid bike I bought used for a couple of hundred quid. I absolutely love it although the throttle and a...
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    Boardman Pro team hybrid for Bafang bbs01b conversion

    18amp with 80% keep current. Throttle at 100% at any time though I only really use it on hills or when I need a breather for a 100meters or so. Throttle set to Current which feels more natural as a Pedelec to me. Well, as someone coming from a torque sensor off the shelf bike. Descent batteries...
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    Boardman Pro team hybrid for Bafang bbs01b conversion

    Shimano 5700 11-28t. The bike is weighing in at around 17.5kg at the moment but I think I’ll put a rack on the back and I have a pannier or two so.
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    Boardman Pro team hybrid for Bafang bbs01b conversion

    Okay so i've sort of finished it. Although it took me a few hours to do I took my time and managed it without any real issues. The only downside was that the battery charger that came with it was faulty though it did charge but only with about a 10th the current. The seller (Uk based) sent me...
  5. SteveRuss

    bbsxx throttle ,speed or current?

    As Jim highlighted with private land use, I only need it to make it back up the hill from the stables :cool: All good advice though. I think I’ll give it a go tomorrow when I put a new cassette on as the increased torque has highlighted damage to the current one
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    bbsxx throttle ,speed or current?

    thanks. Any reasons or opinions on the perceived differences?
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    bbsxx throttle ,speed or current?

    Did you ever get to the bottom of this. My controller was programmed by someone else and its set to Speed. I'm interested which one would suit my style more which is most power when I want it without the somewhat randomness I get with the Speed mode as in, sometimes the throttle seems really...
  8. SteveRuss

    Help! Bafang Botton Bracket SR PA162/152.32S

    That just needs to be tightened up enough so it doesn’t move.
  9. SteveRuss

    Is there any possible way to unlock the top speed of the Wisper Wayfarer H9 taking full personal responsibility?

    There is currently no speeding laws with cyclists and I regularly sit behind them on windy roads at the weekend when they are easily doing 20-25mph on the flat and often well in excess of this on the hills. Whether there is a motor propelling them or it's due to their personal fitness the danger...
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    Boardman Pro team hybrid for Bafang bbs01b conversion

    I paid just over £750 but with a 21ah 36v LG battery which I am happy with. This was from a Uk bike builder so slightly over the odds compared to importing but I got a much better service from them than expected and had a good discussion with them about my expectations and requirements...
  11. SteveRuss

    Kalkhoff Agattu 36v 17AH battery - near Lincoln - HELP NEEDED

    Think my bike (pictured in sig) is around 7 years old now and works fine with no issues. I have the same battery (or looks very similar) and the BMS goes in to shelf mode if not used for a while. It wakes with a long hold of the battery ON button. Impulse 2 reputation hasn't come to get me yet...
  12. SteveRuss

    Boardman Pro team hybrid for Bafang bbs01b conversion

    I was looking at the bling ring offset but as I don't really know how the chain line thing is going to go, I thought I would go with the 44T and see what happens. Rather than guessing the chain line compatibility I thought I would just go ahead and buy and fit it then see if it's an issue. I...
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    Boardman Pro team hybrid for Bafang bbs01b conversion

    52t ring.. That's pretty big but I suppose you have a lot of range in the cassette. Ideally I want to ride at normal road speeds (20mph to keep up with the traffic at least) but the hills are the thing that put me off riding at all and although I still love my Kalkhoff Pro connect, it is heavy...
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    Boardman Pro team hybrid for Bafang bbs01b conversion

    Just out of interest egroover, what front cog did you go for and what battery capacity? I feel drawn to the 44 tooth as it's hilly around my way though I don't want to loose too much top speed and I was thinking of at least a 17ah battery though I don't know what mileage to expect real world...
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    Boardman Pro team hybrid for Bafang bbs01b conversion

    Great. That’s the response I was hoping for. I used to love my old one and it’s very light. I’ll sleep on it and may pull the trigger. I’ve got some riv nuts floating around somewhere. Many thanks.
  16. SteveRuss

    Boardman Pro team hybrid for Bafang bbs01b conversion

    I was wondering whether someone could look over the following bike specs to ascertain the suitability of this bike for a Bafang bbs01b 250w conversion. I’m a bit confused about the bottom bracket and overall suitability. It’s used but in good condition Name Hybrid team (11) Brand...
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    Opinions on reliability of Impulse 2 motor and Nexus gears

    I still have my Kalkhoff Pro Connect with the Impulse 2. Had it over six years now. The battery is still good and the motor has never displayed any issues at all. Granted I haven't ridden it much over the past few years but it's a great bike.
  18. SteveRuss

    36v to 48v Bafang BBS01 250watt

    Yeah. Peter.c referenced that advice although I think it was the 48v model or at least some of them.