Recent content by kiersy

> The argument about heavy rims and spokes doesn't hold any water. You can use whatever you want with the motor. Not really, I'm not about to go about chopping up the spokes on carbon rims and insert the motor myself, I'm going to order a wheel and get no choice in the matter. > Another...

Yeah, sounds like they're real dicks to deal with from what I've read!

I'd rather buy from you on cyclescheme.co.uk ;) ;):)

https://handsonbike.blogspot.com/2013/03/guide-to-upgrading-your-dahon-tern.html

One thing to consider with mid-drive weight is that you're replacing the existing crankset... On folders they usually weigh about 1.5kg... so it's worth considering that the added weight = (weight of middrive - 1.5kg)* Adding hub motors means adding weight of motor and possibly a heavier wheel...

I guess by "contrary" I'm saying "marmite" too

That's interesting... The reports that I was reading on endless sphere seamed contrary to that. Also, because it sits further up on the frame (rather than off the bottom) it's good for a Tern Link/Dahon conversion as it doesn't get in the way of the seat post being pushed in. The cadence issue...

I too would love to know the answer to this... or even the LingBei mid-drive torque sensing also.