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    how hot is too hot?!

    After running the tsdz2 for the last year on various bikes the following points Keep the legs spinning on the pedals even in turbo mode the human effort is a must :p-yes they get hot if you cannot touch the outer case it is far to hot, the controller is air gapped the outer is just a cover not...
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    What determines and assists hill climbing capacity?

    Old church hill on the way to Langdon hills country park is about the steepest round here and thats not a problem buzz past the Sunday lycra lot
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    Both my e-bikes stolen

    Gumtree boot sales or fb market place then only place to sell a bike with no charger :mad:
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    Both my e-bikes stolen

    What part of the country ?
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    Best/Most suitable Display for a Bafang BBS02?

    What features do you want? c9 series basic not colour standard no frills dpc 18 colour bells and whistles it is the older version The newer 860c is used on my latest build has hello on the welcome screen not bafang but good features or smaller 500c horizontal does not stick out to much...
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    Powabyke Xbyke/Tongsheng TDZ - a 'not another build thread' thread

    Well done nothing better than your first build [except your next]:) in the display setting on the vlcd5 the only simple speed option is 4.15 in the manual then 15.45 to adjust ;) PSW power service is good delivery is fast [unlike the tsdz2 fat bike motor supplier that i use which take...
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    TongSheng TSDZ2 v Bafang BBS02 - advice/help please...

    The tsdz2 is a 750watt 15 amp motor but the bafang draws 25 amps at 48v the watt meter in the display shows >1200 w in short bursts but would be even higher if you used a 52v battery I like the feel of the tsdz2 in normal use but for outright fun around the farm the bafang wins the torque is...
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    TongSheng TSDZ2 v Bafang BBS02 - advice/help please...

    How much human effort do you want to use ? the bbs02 has more grunt [25 amps] and very little effort is required, also various display options with more adjustments as standard and other after market goodies so more power- faster - but needs a battery with good cells Tsdz2 the more human...
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    CrossCountry / XC with rear suspension

    The only way to get what you want is to build it, or throw extra money at it all the factory fs bikes are expensive for a high spec bike, but most have low end motor performance as standard. Nearly all off the peg bikes will need some form modification to reach its full potential
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    Fat bike - mid vs rear hub

    The chain tensioners one each side helped to get the rear wheel back in the same place once removed and replaced, tried paint lines marks etc big heavy lump to hold and tighten on your own PROMISE made NEVER TO BUY ANOTHER ALL STEEL FAT BIKE:rolleyes: far to heavy without the conversion kit
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    Fat bike - mid vs rear hub

    The drop out on my steel frame appeared oversized so you might need one both sides also had to fit a chain tensioner each side [the ali frames are a thru axle ] but think ahead fixing a puncture will be a pig:mad: fat tyres and thorns do not mix Converted to tubeless had to tape the rim with...
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    Fat bike - mid vs rear hub

    That should make a nice conversion remember they need for a torque arm
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    Fat bike - mid vs rear hub

    The tyres cost a small fortune once you go over 4 inches and want a decent make , the jumbos are around £100 each but will run tube less, the chain line was a problem with the tyre so had to stick to 4 inch The basic Kenda juggernauts are ok for light use ,but some of the cheap steel wheels...
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    Help! Tsdz2: no assist, one battery bar only

    Remove the supply [battery] wires leave powered off for a while then reconnect The display or controller could be the problem as both are flashed for volts and settings and unlike a bafang you cannot just use another model some are 6 wire and some 8 wire and the 2020 motors are different again...
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    Fat bike - mid vs rear hub

    You are correct the case is the same, the steel frames are very similar that one can take a 5inch tyre extra wide rims and the pedal arm caught the stays but overcome in the end
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    Fat bike - mid vs rear hub

    The bbshd attracts a premium for 100mm or 120mm and it needs a good quality battery could not source a bbs02 for a wide bb The first thing to try before spending any money is will a battery fit in the triangle, it can be a very tight fit on small and medium frames , this is a steel frame med/...
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    Fat bike - mid vs rear hub

    Another option is the tsdz2 fat bike motor 100mm or 120mm its available in 250 watt 36v up to 52v 750watt with display options ,takes abut a month to get here. Still problems with pedal cranks hitting stays so can be an expensive mistake [this one has sold] just got another with rockshocks...
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    Help! Tsdz2: no assist, one battery bar only

    The fully charged battery will tell the 54v+, on load voltage sag might be below the low voltage cut off this set by the display [this is factory setting ] by the time you tested with a multi meter it can bounce back up The current drawn by the motor is 15 amps+ under load in bursts and the...
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    Help! Tsdz2: no assist, one battery bar only

    That is ok if on high assist range is dependant on terrain rider weight wind etc all quoted ranges are on low levels of assist at legal speed limit and max human effort I have 17.5 ah battery lg cells from psw and pushed hard 25-30 mile range is normal But in eco and at lower speed 50-60...
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    Help! Tsdz2: no assist, one battery bar only

    Forget the battery bars how many miles have you done since the last charge ?If 100km on one charge that is excellent range