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Well it's a lash up just to prove wiring and lengths/positioning. I've had to extend pas wires (not looking good is it?) and I'll have to extend contol button wires.

Oh crap! Ok, I'll give it a go and let you know. Unfortunately it was the only one that looked like it was going to fit. I still have the previous Dillinger one with two part disc - perhaps it'll end up getting adapted.

Here's the bike on the stand in lash up mode: The observant may spot that I've used 'girly' Wago 221 connectors - they're only temporary - honest. So far it's working on throttle but not pas. Because I have a KT-V12L sensor the c1 needs to be set to 07. Currently struggling to follow the...

Wheel's now finished. Here's a picture of it alongside the one that's come out: Out of curiosity I weighed them both. The DD wheel is 8Kg+:oops:, the geared hub wheel is 5Kg. Not being able to upend the bent, I made a scratch workstand. It did mean that I was fighting gravity putting the...

I have 20" Meks front forks on my recumbent. They feel stiff and will only return to full length when the weight is lifted off them. Anyone know about these forks? Found service info for other forks but not these. Are they all the same? Tried adjusting preload and fast/slow but to no avail. I...

The best format for commutting is a hub motor. Just about bullet proof and less drive train maintenance than a mid drive. Best bonus is, they're cheaper. Most expensive element is the battery, but don't skimp on it, buy the best/largest you can afford. If you like your current bike a kit...

Thought I was dead clever ordering tyre,tube, rim tape and cassette all from one supplier so avoiding delivery charges - forgot the bloody disc didn't I.:mad:

I am immensely chuffed to have built my first, apparently, concentric and true wheel and just to proove that it happened: And here it is on the scratch built truing stand in concentricity mode, 'cos ya can't really turn a bent on it's back !: Of course it's only now that I realise I haven't...

And they're all illegal. Seems to me that the police, responding to public pressure, are starting to take notice and action, so I think you've done the right thing. 'Course if you lived where I do, very rural west Wales, the only time you see a police car is when they're in a blue light hurry -...

Thing is mate, if it's got a manufacturers sticker on it, it's legal. How do you test for maximum continuous power other than by running it at said power to see if it overheats. If it doesn't it's OK. We/I didn't make the stupid rules we just have to show compliance. I've just used a wizzy...

Me spokes have arrived and me nipples are soakin in oil. (Stopiiit!) Realised I was short of a square driver, but I've found a red rawlplug fits nicely over the nipple top nut and passes through the inner wall of the rim. Let the adventure begin.

Could it be that the torque system (whilst claimed to have a more 'Natural' feel by many), when ridden in direct comparison with a pas hub, actually doesn't give as much of the bionic legs feel? Intuitivly rack batteries look more able to be replaced should the need arise.

In an electric bike, weight is not the problem it is in analogue bikes. You have electric assistance to help you overcome it. In general, the bigger the battery the more range and the less strain on the battery equating to longer life. Of course this means a heavier bike. Throttle only on an...

True but it's a black rim, motor and cassette which will show up my bright yellow cycling jacket quite nicely methinks.

Ryan's out of stock of black Sapim strongs, so I've ordered from Bitex Hubs UK. Hope they come through.

With the tensions now at 35:65, I can't get it any better, and as Ryan's back from holiday, I'm going to order spokes. Going to ordr all 208 as I figure 0.9mm won't make much difference.

Well good luck and let us know how you get on. It's a pity Jimmy at e bike batteries is no longer operational, but I'm sure Woosh will have a new battery for the Santana. It depends what the others turn out to be. Just another example of our disposable society. May your resurections go well:cool:

Ok, I've changed the right side elbows to out and it's bought it to 35:65. That's the same as yours Anthony and that worked out did it? Thanks for the help everyone, you're helping to demystify the dark art of wheel building.:cool...

I've redone the measurements and calculations and this is what it's come to: https://ebikes.ca/tools/spoke-calc.html?hub=cust_d130_s44_o-8_n36_l138_h3_p22.7&pair=false&rim=cust_dia559_e535_lo2_ro2_w26 So it looks like left spoke at 208mm and right at 206mm. The tension ratio still looks high...

Is there a vibration associated with it? Check the motor plug, it needs to be all the way in up to the marked line. I know, the noise sounds mechanical but it's amazing how a resistive connection on one motor phase can make a motor sound and feel like the bearings are falling apart.