robwalley

I've been messing with a DPC18 on a Frey HT1000 with and ultra motor, this has torque settings and I've figured out that the DPC18 that's locked to 5 levels also uses the eco/sport to actually overirde some of the torque controller settings, which is why BBSxx people don't notice any changes, just pulls levels 1,3,5,7,9 from the controller and the eco/sport has no effect. I changed to a 500C display with 9 levels and everything was how I programmed it. The DPC18 I have is version 3.0, I'm fairly sure the previous versions are OK (no eco/sport and you can set 9 levels). For someone who uses the config app and sets up their motor exactly how we want, the DPC18 V3 is an abomination and waste of time.

Mini XLR perhaps, but still need some sort of adapter for 99% of chargers. Took a look inside the charger and the third pin wire is connected to the board, so looks like the battery may not charge without this sensor in the charger or it may charge and ignore temperature.

Just received my Frey HT1000 on the slow train from China. All is good but it came with a 48v 5 amp charger for the 21amp battery. To make it last a bit longer as I will never require fast charging, I was looking to get a smart charger like the one Luna sell to charge at 1-2amps. However, my connector is not something I've seen before. Its 3 pin but smaller. The outside diameter is 9.5mm and inside is a flat area so it only goes in one way. I assume the 3rd pin is for temperature, same as the XLR size 3 pin. Anyone seen or know what this is please, plus any adaptors out there?

Knackered motor, but Kalkhoff replaced for free after 3 years and 5000 miles, cannot complain about the customer care, they didn't have to do this except the Evo has a bad reputation for failure.

While the Impulse EVO RS motor is very good to use but has a bad rep for longevity, I just had a three and half year old 5000+ miles motor replaced for free by Kalkhoff, just labour charges at my LBS. Their customer service (only via dealers and a few days) is excellent. Anyway, noticed a split seatpost clamp (31.6) which is one of those weird wedge shaped (probably Kalkhoff only) things. Anyone have any knowledge of spare parts for this. The way it's designed, I reckon the split has no effect of the tension, so can be used, but still needs a replacement, allows dust and water into the tube. Derby and Kalkhoff websites are the worst piece of crap I've seen in a long time, 50cycles don't list enough or perhaps stock these parts and I get nothing from the usual interweb searches.

No luck with the climb assist or ride profile settings. Only really getting assist in top level and if I really stand on the pedals. Doesn't seem right to me.

Just bought a second hand Kalkhoff Integrale i8 with the Impulse EVO RS as an upgrade to my wife's cube with puny bosch active (40nm) On initial test, the torques sensor is set way too high, I've got lung problems and cannot use this the way it is. I have noticed though, there are two possible relevant settings in the menu. They are "Climb Assist" (1-7) and "Ride Profile" (Relax/Regular/Dynamic) Anyone come across these or has any suggestions before I go trialling and erroring on the turbo trainer.

Quote was $2600 including shipping, assuming a marked $1500 value, add $450 duty+vat. So around the $3000 to your door. Not sure about sizes and colours yet. Anyone else interested in a group purchase?

Fatty hub drive bike doesn't really compare. Due to health issues and hilly routes, I need a mid drive system which can use the gears, also given the lower costs of hub drives, not sure it's better value. Other specs look similar in quality, heavy though. I was starting to look for a retirement bike that will outlast me, so a mid drive with extra power to account for me getting worse and 70+ range was a starting point without me having to do another DIY.

I know, but not actually much happening, just trying another possible source of info

Anyone seen this new bike for next year. Motor and battery specs are awesome. Kit isn't bad either. Bafang G510.1000 48v, 21Ah battery - 78pc 3500mA cells (Samsung?) Rockshox Reba 120mm travel Shimano DEORE M6000 10 speed gears Handlebar, Stem & Seatpost - Promax Al alloy Saddle, SR sport comfortable saddle TEKTRO HD E725 4-piston Hydraulic disc brakes Maxxis 29"x2.2" mountain tires Wellgo Al alloy pedals Anyone know if these new Bafang motors are still programmable? Don't know of anyone in the UK using any new integrated Bafang motors. Seems to be around $2000 US, so probably £2300 after shipping, VAT and Duty.

There is no magic beams in LED's that is different to ordinary bulbs or xenon, only the lumen output and color temperature. Running 4000K daylight LED's would be a little blinding and to be fair it is tricky getting warm (2700k) LED lights for either cars or bikes, but they are around. I'll bet any legislation ignores this more important criteria of colour temperature.

Strange it is that cars are not restricted by engine size or speed or having no 'full beam'. It is my choice to get a 750w motor and powerful headlights and my personal responsibility not to speed and to keep lights dipped. Now, if road tax, insurance and some sort of test is required to make this happen, I'm all for it.

Those Busch and Muller are good quality but are not rated in wattage which is disappointing as you cannot estimate battery drain or light output, probably 6w at a voltage range of 6.5-42v. The internal voltage regulator will be set to the lower 6.5v, so however well designed will not be great output. That cheap amazon light/horn with dual switch I mentioned is 12w at a voltage range of 12-80v. Do the maths.

Just tested this £12.99 light/horn with dual switch https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07H29CYQD/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 direct on 36v battery for a bafang mid drive setup and I am shocked how good it is (don't know longevity yet, not sure I care at this price). Very bright, multi voltage range and very loud horn. I like my brass bell, but it's getting ignored more and more. Switch probably needs waterproofing if you like the wet, but not an issue for me. I did test a 6v relay to switch direct from my display, but both my old and new BBS02 versions had no light output cable.