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  1. CycleEye

    KT LCD5 controller issue with throttle and PAS

    I have been running a KT LCD5 controller on my 48v rear hub motor without problem. I replaced the KT LCD as the previous one's display was partially broken, although still working fine. However, although it's exactly the same controller, the throttle seems to have broken in the process of...
  2. CycleEye

    Storing battery outside in winter - what insulation?

    I'm looking into installing an Asgard ebike metal shed outside my home for my ebike, and running power to it (it comes with built in plates for this). I'm aware the advice is generally to store the battery inside, but I'm looking into if there's a good way to store it outside. I'd much prefer...
  3. CycleEye

    Vintage Peugeot Carbolite 103 - suitable for a conversion?

    Hi there, I'm considering a conversion on an old Peugeot Carbolite 103 frame. Someone on another forum says: 'A 1982 Peugeot catalog had a vague description of Carbolite 103, calling it "a special, thin-walled tubing made from a composition in carbon steel unique to Peugeot. This tubing...
  4. CycleEye

    My battery range: is it normal?

    Hi there, I'm pretty new to e-bikes and batteries. I've recently built a steel frame road bike commuter conversion (rear hub). It's working nicely, but my battery seemed to run down alarmingly quickly today and I'm trying to work out if it's normal or not. These are the specs: A 48V 15Ah /...
  5. CycleEye

    Oops - I've over filed the dropout. Options?

    I'm working on an e bike conversion from my steel road bike, 1000w 48v rear hub. I sent it to the e bike workshop for tuning and they have inspected the filing I did on the rear drop out to fit the new axle. Sadly, the mechanic thinks it's suspect, not terrible, but not great, based on the fact...