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    Silverfish / X-GO batteries for Ezee Bike Torq Mk 1 ?

    Thanks for this. Didn't know about the greedy controller - but I did try deregulating the bike briefly in early days. 1st battery didn't last long. 2nd was much better, then I rebuilt one with new cells in 2014. Has lasted until now - on some pretty demanding Cornish hills. So - probably...
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    Silverfish / X-GO batteries for Ezee Bike Torq Mk 1 ?

    Anyone tried using one of these (Silverfish / X-GO) batteries on the early Ezee bikes? Dimensions look fine - but will need to fit the different 2 pin connector. Not too fussed about the original locking / slide arrangement. Had enough of rebuilding the battery pack...
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    BMS replacement in eBike battery

    Seem to have been successful with replacement BMS. Recharging now working again. Extra sensor came with BMS - have asked for info on where to place it. Guessing it's a temperature sensor. Need a couple of longer rides now to see if everything discharges and recharges ok.
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    BMS replacement in eBike battery

    Thanks for this. Was a bit nervous re soldering connections to BMS. But I guess if the jst connector is not connected - there isn't any voltage around. Voltages all ascend ok on the jst connector.
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    BMS replacement in eBike battery

    I am about to replace the BMS in my battery. Do I have to completely discharge the battery - somehow ? Thanks -
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    Samsung ICR18650-26F cells for eZee ?

    ok - I am passing this info on in good faith - but I am not taking ANY responsibility! I have recently acquired and fitted the 13Ah version for use with my early eZee Torq and it seems to be ok - so far. Could die on me next week. But they tell me that they are using "high quality" (?!)...
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    Make use of "old" batteries ?

    When your cycle battery gets too tired to power your bike - it may still have oodles of life left in it for other applications. I am currently using an old 36V battery pack to store daytime Solar PV generated electrons - to then feed DC domestic lighting at night. ( 3x12V LEDs in series to...
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    Samsung ICR18650-26F cells for eZee ?

    Hi - have had an original eZee Torq for years now and been through several battery offerings. Have recently re-celled my battery box with a pack made up with Samsung Li-Ion cells type ICR18650-26F. The pack is working ok with my original charger - and so far so good. Obviously will not know...
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    Tour of Britain – Stage 3 , eZee vs Kalkhoff

    eZee conversion apologies - I meant Mr Ching. Thanks for your comments flecc- I'll be keeping my eye on the battery and hope that I see a similar improvement in performance - at least in terms of cut-out. At Canadian $750 (see eZee Kits) the eZee kit might be somewhat more "economic"...
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    Tour of Britain – Stage 3 , eZee vs Kalkhoff

    Torq Li batteries and Torq 1 > 2 upgrade ? Unfortunately I came to this discussion late. If the race is going ahead - good luck to all - have a great time whenever it is. Two points come to mind - I have been trying to resolve the merits of the Lithium batteries versus NiMH for those of us...
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    New Sanyo Lithium battery

    flecc - is this the battery technology that you were referring to in our earlier discussions re NiMh vs Lithium for the ezee Torq ? Will the standard Lithium charger work with this new battery ? Are there any pointers to technical info on this new battery ? Thanks - planetcooler
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    Ezee Torq Battery

    Hanging on for lithium! ok flecc - I'll hang on in there for a bit longer......in anticipation!
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    Ezee Torq Battery

    NiMh for eZee Torq? While we wait for the improved Li variants - is there currently a source, anywhere, for (decent) NiMh batteries for the Torq?
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    Ezee Torq Battery

    Maybe I'll wait a bit Thanks again flecc - very useful - perhaps I'll bide my time and look out for these future developments......(might just wire a reset button up to my handlebars to keep me chugging along....!!)
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    Ezee Torq Battery

    Moving to NiMh on Torq1 I purchased a Torq in late 2006 with a lithium battery pack. Used it, less frequently than intended, to cycle about 6-7 miles to / from work in Cornwall through 2008 - with a significant hill in both directions. After a lot of inquiries on this site and modifying the...
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    Nimh Ezee battery

    Has anyone got NiMh batteries + charger available for the Torq - have been waiting a while to replace my Li pack ?
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    Best mod for (last year's) Torq on hills ?

    Replies to flecc and ITSPETEINIT Fflecc - many thanks for your response - much appreciated. It all becomes clear. Will have a look in the piggy bank and think about changing battery technology. Might get a bit more use out of this one first - by recharging before the journey home...
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    Best mod for (last year's) Torq on hills ?

    Chain wheel reduction / battery trip Just to update this a bit - lest anyone be working their way through this thread. I have reduced the size of the chain wheel to 46T. While this means that I can probably pedal up stepper inclines - I have to report that it made no difference to the battery...
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    Best mod for (last year's) Torq on hills ?

    Battery prices ? Thanks to all for this useful info. £100 for NiMh ? I was quoted £190 for NiMh vs £250 for Li - sounds like I should be shopping around ?
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    Best mod for (last year's) Torq on hills ?

    Weight ! Yes - I was wondering if I hadn't been using the bike enough and had put on some extra pounds/ kgs. My ancient scales tell me I'm 14 stone - which is bad news - perhaps if I lost a stone the trips would go away! Apologies to HarryB for referring to you as Barry - should have used...