Where to get bafang?

[Recy]

It is an option he can consider, but at 99 euro + whatever its a pricey one.
We've searched around and I'm surprised there doesn't seem to be a more affordable alternative to Lekkie/Precialps etc. Definitely a gap in the market.
The search continues however....,.

 

[chris_n]

42 tooth €69
http://precialps.com/uk/chainring/9-chainring-bling-ring-42t-bafang-bbs01-bbs02.html

36tooth €49
http://precialps.com/uk/accessories-bafang-bbs01-bbs02/36-chainring-36t-bafang-bbs01-bbs02.html

These are for BBS01/02, for HD it id €69 and €55 respectively.

 

[Recy]

Thanks. Price wise they are a step or two in the right direction certainly.
Can't help thinking there is someone out there that is producing something not quite so 'performance' but more economical From what I hear no chainring lasts for very long on a BBSHD anyway and lightness is not an issue for it, seems to us heavier/cheaper and at a price point that is not a heart-breaker to replace a little more frequently would be a sweet spot - that why I think there's poss something around - or maybe a budget adapter from Bafang fitting to standard fitting is available somewhere ?

 

[Recy]

Thanks Chris N, buddy went for the PreciAlps:
http://precialps.com/uk/accueil/31-chainring-36t-bafang-bbshd.html

He found a couple of Chinese copies but at £40+ not worth taking a chance since the reputable PreciAlps was approx £54 delivered - although with quite a long wait stated even though only coming from the Continent.

 

[Recy]

Buddy tells me his Precialps 32t chain wheel has arrived - superbly engineered, very light, offset is approx 5mm less than the std Bafang chunk. He'll be pushing the granny gear a space or so out by rearranging his cassette & derailleur stops - loses a couple of gears (no big deal with a bbshd) but set to achieve a reliable chain line.
With a 36t or more granny (42t Wolftooth?) it should be a torque monster.

Apparently Bafang now manufacture a smaller & lighter chain wheel too in response to need, available at Lunacycle.

 

[Recy]

Buddy tells me his Precialps 36t chain wheel has arrived - superbly engineered, very light, offset is approx 5mm less than the std Bafang chunk. He'll be pushing the granny gear a space or so out by rearranging his cassette & derailleur stops - loses a couple of gears (no big deal with a bbshd) but set to achieve a reliable chain line.
With a 36t or more granny (42t Wolftooth?) it should be a torque monster.

Apparently Bafang now manufacture a smaller & lighter chain wheel too in response to need, available at Lunacycle.

 

[simonbike]

I have decided I need a bbsdh. Where is the best place to get one and a battery in the UK?

these one's are about the best price in the uk
http://eclipsebikes.com/product_info.php?products_id=140

and batteries you could try lipo's just 2 x 6s lipo's will give you 50v-ish on a full charge,,
that's what i'm thinking of....., just about to start a bafang bbshd on a downhill bike build...

 

[Russelliow]

I wish I didn't sell my old dh bike, It would have been great to convert. I have now got a Bosch powered KTM but this thread is valued because my brother wants to convert his bike and I would like to build a shopper.
Thanks for all replys