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Mmatthewslack replied to the thread Review Sustainable Materials in E-Bike Manufacturing: How Copper & Aluminum Scrap Boost Performance.I'd question those averages. My 26kg bike with aluminium frame, rims, handlebars, seat post, hubs, motor casing, has a lot more than 3kg...
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Mmatthewslack replied to the thread First post so be gentle.Those fully charged voltages are fine, and the battery didn't catch fire, so balance may also be fine. Worth checking since you have...
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Mmatthewslack replied to the thread Looking for advice on 48v battery.Maybe the 6kg is gross weight of the box, including charger, mount and the box itself. Ask the company, they must know. If they don't...
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Mmatthewslack replied to the thread Which controller kit do i buy?.It's a hub motor, so has an inherent maximum rpm at any given voltage. If the bike was originally supplied as 48V and intended for...
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MI know what you are saying. I should have been clearer that it is temporary. It screamed the same to me. That battery belongs to my...
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Mmatthewslack replied to the thread Motor Id.I wouldn't be happy with that battery placement and mounting. How solid is it if you try to move it sideways by hand, and would it...
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Mmatthewslack replied to the thread More Seizures.Interesting marginal case. Motor marked 1000W, probably direct drive, probably no more powerful in use than TSDZ8 or most rear hubs with...
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Mmatthewslack replied to the thread Carrera Subway E battery.Doesn't sound right, so certainly talk to Halfords about it. Its a new bike, so no issues with your use of it. You need to decide if you...
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Mmatthewslack replied to the thread General concensus on TSDZ, ToSeven, and any similar competitors.Precise proportionality is exactly what Bosch, Shimano, Yamaha and Giant torque sensor systems deliver, which is what makes them so nice...
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Mmatthewslack replied to the thread display.Googling the bike name suggests an 8fun motor, which is Bafang isn't it?
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Mmatthewslack replied to the thread Carrera Subway E battery.All up weight of you and the bike, hillyness, speed would allow refinement of range estimates. My rule of thumb is 16Wh per mile...
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Mmatthewslack replied to the thread Disabled cyclist; with one bad choice behind her, needs help with a new bike.Always both interesting and useful to hear real world experiences, all the way from research/choice to riding experience, so post...
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Mmatthewslack replied to the thread New Lightweight Yosepower Torque Sensor Hub Motor Kit.I could have been clearer! Must be a chunky motor wheel. The battery should be comfortably less than 2kg.
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Mmatthewslack replied to the thread New Lightweight Yosepower Torque Sensor Hub Motor Kit.It would be useful to know a bit more about the torque sensor behaviour, and the choice of assistance levels, if any. Is it a simple...
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Mmatthewslack replied to the thread General concensus on TSDZ, ToSeven, and any similar competitors.I doubt if any are as sophisticated as the big manufacturers like Bosch and Shimano, but your riding doesn't need that. Any 750W motor...
