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  1. KirstinS

    700c hybrid suspension fork recommendation please

    Hi I currently have a heavy duty surly MTB 29er rigid steel fork on my front hub conversion Sick of the potholes and looking to replace with a suss fork It needs to be steel, 700c, disc compatible and not have such long travel that the bike is lifted up loads at the front Any thoughts ...
  2. KirstinS

    Cheap Big frame bag

    No idea if any good but I've not seen so large so cheap Probably rubbish but maybe worth a punt Big Triangle Frame Bag Bicycle Cycle Bike - 3 Litres Capacity http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=321589050600
  3. KirstinS

    Anyone got a spare PAS ring and/or sensor ?

    Hi all I very, very foolishly forgot to add a PAS ring and sensor to my order for S12S controller and LCD3 meter from BMS battery I thought I’d place a shout out here in case any members (in the UK) have a spare knocking around in a drawer they might sell me ? I think I probably make do...
  4. KirstinS

    36v and 48v controller vs speed question

    I’ve been putting off asking this question , feel a bit daft asking it but needs must ! Short version – all else things being equal will my speed reduce if I replace my 36v KU65 controller with a 48v controller ? Long version I have a front 350w BPM, KU65, 36v 12.5ah triangle battery (from...
  5. KirstinS

    Eh? How can this work ? Vastly faster charging

    http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/132825-quick-charge-2-0-what-is-it-and-why-do-you-need-it Ok, this is aimed at mobile market primarliy but they use lithium. And they talk about 12v charging How can it charge so much faster without frying innards or affecting battery life ? The article seems...
  6. KirstinS

    New aluminium alloy - strong as titanium and 10% of cost

    now this is interesting http://gizmodo.com/new-iron-aluminum-alloy-is-strong-and-light-as-titanium-1683920338?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmodo%2Ffull+%28Gizmodo%29 This means I plausibly one day be able to afford the mid drive titanium hardtail I covet ! I...
  7. KirstinS

    Where can I get a split pas ring ?

    Hiya Anyone know of a uk source for the easy install split PAS ring ? And would it matter if my old one has fewer magnets than the new one ? Thanks Kirstin
  8. KirstinS

    New problem - diagnosis help please !

    This morning I rode without issue to work (7miles) This evening I had the following issue for 6 of 7 miles and then it vanished. I use throttle only and no Pas or brake cutouts are currently connected to my ku65 After applying throttle I would get between one and 10 seconds power. Then it...
  9. KirstinS

    Helmet camera recommendations please

    That’s it – due to recent close shave and this happening to one of my mates I’m in the market for a helmet cam. (he is ok btw, or at least he just needed time and physio, he was back on the bike after 3 months) I just want cheap, waterproof recording (on a loop is fine) purely as evidence...
  10. KirstinS

    Schwalbe spiked winter tyres - 15quid

    Just spotted these online. Bargain for those who like this sort if thing http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TYSCSNST/schwalbe-snow-stud-wired-tyre cheers
  11. KirstinS

    A very happy New Year to all ebikers!

    Open the good stuff and have a great 2015 ! Cheers Kirstin
  12. KirstinS

    Speed restriction loop ku65

    Any idea how this works ? In particular does it still work of the controller is over volted ? Or will the restriction cut out increase in line with voltage increase ? So 15mph cut out at 36v but 20mph at 48v ( just a hypothetical example)
  13. KirstinS

    Normally Closed reed switched

    Anyone have any idea where I can get a plastic encased one of these ? I find plenty of normally open reed switches but normally closed seem to be very hard to source indeed I want a circuit to be On when a magnet is present but Off when it is removed The only ones I found on ebay turned out...
  14. KirstinS

    Faulty charger question

    Hi all Has anyone ever come across a situation where a charger reads 42v but is the cause of bms failure on successive batteries ( identical,) Thanks
  15. KirstinS

    Ku93 controller and 810 led panel

    SOLD SOLD SOLD Unwanted, unloved and unused ! Bought wrong thing from BMS battery Yours for 30 quid. Costs 50 from bms including postage See bms battery website for full details Cheers Kirstin
  16. KirstinS

    Ku65 cap question and amp rating

    Hi all I finally took apart my old ku65 to check what it had inside vs my new one(spare) Firstly one shunt is larger than other which may account for the 15a vs 17amp labels ? Both have 63v caps - I think ? But there is another black thing that says 50v Anyone able to confirm what I'm...
  17. KirstinS

    "Last mile" transport project

    Hi All, I have a slightly more than half baked idea to make a “last mile “ electric transport option for myself.. Essentially inspired by the 20 minute walk (all flat) that I am from the train station whenever my ebike is unwell ! Broadly the idea is a lightweight folding electric scooter...
  18. KirstinS

    Bpm2 sensorsless?

    Hi all My lbs have laced my bpm2 for me and stuck it on the bike as it was in for some spoke replacements anyway Lbs is 7 miles from home. Can I hook motor up sensorless to get me home where I can then do a proper job ? Or will it be very umhappy about this.controller on bike is a ku65 Thanks
  19. KirstinS

    Bottle battery, fall and frame damage - repair ?

    Morning all, Had a bit of spill today – only at around 10mph and in my employers underground carpark. There are patches of black paint that for some reason turn to Teflon when wet. I even know about them. Still, this morning front tyre touched clipped some as I turned and I hit the deck...
  20. KirstinS

    An odd battery fault - can any battery guru’s explain ?

    My setup is 250w bafang hub, 36v bottle battery, 11.1v booster pack(homemade 18650 pack with 6 cells in each series), ku65 with 810 model LED I was about 12 miles into my commute when the power failed. My LED went from 4 lights to 1 flashing light. Now this would indicate the LVC had tripped...