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    Reliable crimper?

    Hello In the attempt to reach reliability and simplicity of update, i'd to change all my connector to crimping instead of soldering. I've changed to powerpole 45A and I'd like as well have something for butt connectors and others. I have this now...
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    Dual suspension passenger bike

    Hello As I keep putting new things. I decided to create a thread. Here's my latest add: https://www.dropbox.com/s/s33q64y544ynl8z/IMG_20180515_234150.jpg?dl=0 My backpack is often quite heavy, in the 7-15kg. I'm hoping the rack clamp would be strong enough...
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    Make my bike seat cover nicer

    Hello all I'm progressing with my bike and I decided to add some memory foam to have a more comfy ride for me and my passengers: https://www.dropbox.com/s/s09debeyw0cpha6/IMG_20180514_215047.jpg?dl=0 I've added my nice black tarpaulin on top to cover it and make it waterproof...
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    Heavy duty eyelet?

    Hello My bike is progressing. I'll soon finally be able to carry passengers: https://www.dropbox.com/s/638ecv4w71o0819/IMG_20180512_212936.jpg?dl=0 I'd like to have it convenient and have a quick hanger for my heavy backpack when I go out. I'm planning to hang it like this...
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    Seat post adaptor

    Hello I ordered a banana seat in order to carry passengers on my bike: https://www.dropbox.com/s/71yase4wxru3udn/IMG_20180505_125809.jpg?dl=0 However, the seat has this: https://www.dropbox.com/s/9j1p41ipwjyogem/IMG_20180505_140551.jpg?dl=0 And my seat use a rail...
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    150kg bike rack load?

    True or not? Http://s.aliexpress.com/e6JNJZny Apparently it uses new material called steel iron..
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    Controller stop working when it rains

    Helloi completely changed my kit and bought the very expensive phaserunner hoping for quality. But it stops when it rains... Again! It does 1 or 2 acceleration then it cuts. I need to restart it. I had to do that every 30s on my journey. Any idea what's wrong?
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    Cheap replacement kit

    Hello As I keep having ebike parts failing there and there.. and as I don't have time anymore to diagnose and fix, I'm considering getting cheap kit I could just replace when problem happen This one at £390 complete kit shipped...
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    Waterproofing bike wire to avoid the walk of shame

    Hello I have problem with my wiring whenever it rains. I tried lots of different techniques to protect the wires: - Wrap it in tape and food wrap to prevent rain from getting in. It does protect a bit, but also trape water which end up creating shorts - I've used sealant gel on all wires and...
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    Sparkle destroying my Powerpole 45A

    Hello, Tired of doing solding with my bullet connector, I've replaced all of them with Powerpole 45A ones. I thought that crimping is a much neater and time saver option. However, there is a sparkle everytime I connect them to my battery (60v), and after one month, a chunk of my connector was...
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    Use bike battery as power socket

    hello, I'd like to use my battery to power things. I'd like to have the most reliable and compact inverter for 48v+ battery. The best I've found is this...
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    who's bike is that?

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3777723/cyclist-runs-for-his-life-after-electric-bike-explodes-in-a-fireball-under-his-bum/ Apparently it was from a kit... probably another who did some bad diy job on batteries
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    What cargo bike tyre to buy?

    Hello, I'm planning to build the ODK V3 bike: I'd like to have a rear motor, have a seat for passenger and me on it of course. So load is quite high. I'd guess easily over 150kg. I need to get a rim and tyre that can handle the load. I found some bmx rim...
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    compact 18650 bracket

    hello, anyone tried these? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/18650-battery-holder-Cylindrical-cell-2-10-plastic-holder-18650-lithium-ion-battery-bracket-plastic-case/32729220653.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.262.k3plKT I may buy for my next purchase
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    1.6kg kit

    Anyone tried it? https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/36V-350W-BeWo-Mid-Motor-Eletric-bicycles-conversion-kits/1514220_32233180102.html?spm=2114.12010615.0.0.rwhThJ Looks crap, but maybe it goes beyond look? Great weight
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    Any compact, reliable, waterproof connector?

    Hello, I'm looking for equivalent connectors to the Higo's one: https://www.e-bike-technologies.de/index.php/en/connectors/higo/higo-mini-b-connectors In this shop, they cost about £4 per connector, so just a pair would cost £8. I'm planning to change ALL my bike connectors to reach...
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    Front suspension fork with long steam?

    Hello all, I'm going to get this bike frame: https://shop.juicedbikes.com/collections/e-bikes/products/odk-u350 And the base fork is non suspended: https://shop.juicedbikes.com/collections/parts/products/juiced-riders-u500-v3-front-fork I'd like to get front suspension because of london's...
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    Looking for high quality waterproof throttle

    Hello, Who does sell high quality part here? I keep having part failure. Looking for high quality waterproof throttle from a recommended supplier. Also looking for high quality waterproof and small connector associated Thanks
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    Do you protect your motor against corrosion?

    Hello, I've seen this very interesting post from Dr Bass: https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=87254&p=1275029#p1275029 It's about protecting motor against corrosion. I think all motor needs to be protected for longevity, especially when we are in a rainy country. Any of...
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    Is there any reliable motor suppliers?

    Hello, Is there any reliable motor supplier in the market? Someone who can sell a motor and fix it when problem happen? There are many in china but they are not reliable and as soon as some problem happen then it's very difficult to get anything. To which supplier can I come back 2 years...