Recent content by Captain Nick

Don't get me wrong, the hub motor is great on relatively level ground but going up very steep hills especially with a 48T chain ring it's next to useless. I've stalled the motor a couple of times doing this. While I haven't had to repair a puncture on the road (yet), I have had to do it at...

If I set the current limit on the Bafang to limit it to 250W will it be a hard limit or will it still draw more when it's under heavy load?

I think Bosch use the same motors in their 250W/25kph e-bikes as in their 45kph speed pedelecs, just with a software change obviously to raise the cut-off speed. I don't see why a 500W Bafang will be different, I will remove any labels and put some of my own on stating the voltage, nominal...

One of the things I hate most about the hub motor is the fact that it's virtually impossible to repair a puncture in the rear tyre out on the road. The wheel is tethered to the bike by the motor cable and there obviously isn't a quick release. There's no way I would be able to change an inner...

I don't see why not, the Bosch and Shimano motors used on the pre-built e-bikes are capable of far more than 250W but they are de-rated in software. Those can be up-rated by plugging in a simple box, which you could do out on the road quite easily. The Bafang needs a laptop connected which is...

I was interested in the BBS02b because there is a 48V version of this and my bike is already set up to 48V. I don't want to go to 36V as it means buying a new battery etc. Plus I read that the motor controller etc is stronger on the BBS02 so it's less likely to blow up. I think the throttle...

Hi all, I'm considering changing my DIY e-bike from a 1000W hub motor to a 500W Bafang mid drive. My intention is to de-rate the motor in the programming so it is legal to use on the road. What is the Bafang like to ride when the PAS etc is properly set up, specifically with 250W/25kph limit...