Recent content by Wafty Cranker

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    36v or 48v ?

    Thanks for confirming what l thought. Suppose it’s a trade off, less power for longevity of the motor ?
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    36v or 48v ?

    The one below is what l have in mind, thanks
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    36v or 48v ?

    I am hanging my nose over the 500w Bafang mid drive and looking towards the experts on here for advice. Will l be disappointed with the 36v 17.5 Ah triangular I pack ,will the lower voltage preserve the controller , due to the shape of my frame l can’t find any others suitable that would look...
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    Backpack power

    No my friend, l gave up on the idea after putting the equivalent amount of weight in a very comfortable backpack l own. Was fine to begin with but after riding for half an hour or more it became apparent there would be problems so gave up on the idea.
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    Backpack power

    Hi everyone, I’m struggling to find a suitable battery pack to fit within my 17” Rockhopper frame and am wondering what your thoughts/ experiences are regarding a good comfortable backpack to carry the battery. Don’t like the look of the rack mounted ones, so wondered if the weight on the...
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    Bafang 750w

    Will do, thanks
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    Bafang 750w

    Thanks, l though they used same casing. Learning all the time !
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    Bafang 750w

    Interesting that, bit if wet &dry and a waft over with a rattle can maybe. Thanks
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    Bafang 750w

    Hello again, I’m contemplating buying a Bafang 750w mid drive and believe the physical size is the same as the 250w motor which got me thinking what identification marks do they display to show which is which ? Can you see where I’m heading with this ? Thanks Wafty.
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    Ali Express, thoughts.

    Thanks Gringo, l have come to the same conclusion myself .
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    Ali Express, thoughts.

    Thanks everyone for your words of wisdom, doesn’t seem quite as attractive as first though, however will continue to look and learn ! Wafty.
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    Ali Express, thoughts.

    Yes mate, looking to buy complete kit. Motor, controller etc.
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    Ali Express, thoughts.

    Been on Ali Express and compared like for like on what’s for sale here, on EBay and Uk suppliers. Since leaving the EU do we now have the additional cost of VAT and Import duty ? I have never purchased anything from them before and would welcome some feedback from those in the know, thanks Wafty.
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    Wafty Cranker here !

    Thanks for the advice, l may go along with your advice if l can’t find a wheel to match .