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    First attempt ebike conversion

    Bit confusing the wattage I think I have got the idea though max continuous 250 but can peak at a higher figure .So dependent on windings and controller/battery It could peak at twice as much for a limited amount of time when under a load like a hill .Thanks for the info on Aliexpress for...
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    First attempt ebike conversion

    Yes just found it on Amazon Tires also are also something like 2.3 iinstead of 2.1 Depends if you want better brakes and 2.5 ah more for the £100 or so extra Brakes maybe a better option but tires I could just get larger profile myself as for the battery thats got to be a plus point but how...
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    First attempt ebike conversion

    I didn't even know they had released an App Feel sure that over 20 is available though depending of course on road conditions and weather I think most of the 250 watt hubs are really 350 watt the 12.5 ah battery is the plus model there are 7.5 Ah versions but I went for the 12.5 ah version
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    First attempt ebike conversion

    Had the bike since December 2023 it has a 12.5 Ah battery All aluminium frame so very lightweight I paid £650 It never really gets a lot of miles put on it Range seems to be easily over 20 miles though very good on hills I did unlock it so it could get about a bit faster though Not needed any...
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    First attempt ebike conversion

    I have access to three or four ebikes A 24 volt 250 watt front drive folder Which is surprisingly efficient although limited to legal limits I only ever use pedal assist level 2 on the thing as its all Aluminium apart from the front forks so very light A raleigh folder which is legal rear...
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    Carrera impel im-3.1 not turning on

    I watched a youtube video on a swedish Battery doctors channel Disconnected the BMS from the battery after undoing the cases then using a multimeter drained the BMS of any residual current & it worked This was after trying to charge the cell packs up that were unbalanced while in place which...
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    Carrera impel im-3.1 not turning on

    I will look at that route As I take it apart making sure I take photos of wires at each connector point before doing anything else I did purchase some of the new solder connectors that you just use a heat gun on solderseal heatshrink butt connectors .Which may well come in handy If this route...
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    Carrera impel im-3.1 not turning on

    At the moment I have set him loose on My Eleglide which appears to be mostly lightweight Aluminium unlocked speed not sure if its 350 or 250 watt but he seems to be enjoying it a bit to much I just hope I can persuade him to give me it back Its only a summer bike really for me Popping to the...
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    Carrera impel im-3.1 not turning on

    The Kit I ordered has arrived in the last 30 or so minutes it includes a wheel with a 350 watt hub So will be trying the total kit Its for my son who travels 9 miles each way to work so the 350 will give better pull up some of the steep hills around his workplace I ordered the wheel kit because...
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    Carrera impel im-3.1 not turning on

    Just going to try to switch out a hesc Carrera Vengeance system totally Awaiting the Kit to arrive. Always seems to have a problem with its pedal crank sensor Once it ripped the wire off by rotating Took Halfords 3 weeks to fix & as for the wifes Raleigh Stow E Way 5 months in has spent more...
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    UK suppliers for conversion kits

    Hi If you want a foolproof front wheel kit I would suggest https://kirbebike.com/ A youtube video quotes 15 minutes to convert your own bike But I think it may take slightly longer They look pretty good Also the combined battery with controller is removable so a bit less likely to be thieved...