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  1. awol

    Bike build - xiongda 2 speed

    Nice, I am always on the lookout on Gumtree for a bargain bike. I like your LCD mount idea too, I may do that too. To waterproof cover my rear pannier bag housing my controller and battery I use something like this:-...
  2. awol

    Shimano M355 vs M395 Hydraulic Brakes

    Thanks for the replies, all good info. I have now got them on order so next questions will be about hydraulic brake cutoff sensors which I will do some searching about first. Thanks
  3. awol

    Shimano M355 vs M395 Hydraulic Brakes

    I currently use Avid BB7 cable disc brakes but the forum has convinced me to try hydraulic brakes. CRC have a sale on at the min and just wondered if anyone knows the difference between the shimano Altus M355 and the shimano Acera M395 (other than the price) and would either budget models be...
  4. awol

    battery and controller in a rucksack?

    You could put the controller and maybe the battery in a rear bag on something like this. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibera-PakRak-Commuter-Carrier-Seatpost-Mounted-Bike-Rack-10KG-Load-/201197000495?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ed846972f
  5. awol

    This arrived today :)

    Nice bike, I bet you won't want to get it dirty. What is your opinion on hydraulic brakes, I've never had them yet either.
  6. awol

    e bike battery upgrade youtube

    I like the way he is charging his battery from a solar panel, something I would like to look at in the future.
  7. awol

    Carrera subway Q128h - first build

    What top speeds are you getting, and how are you finding the pulling power up hills?
  8. awol

    Park Tool Cyclone Chain Scrubber on BBSxx?

    Not knowing anything about the chain manufactures lubricant inside the chain in the past I use one of these and must say the chain is sparkling clean on the outside after use and the magnet in the chain cleaners base does attract quite a bit of the grit. However now I'm thinking I better...
  9. awol

    Park Tool Cyclone Chain Scrubber on BBSxx?

    It says not to use these with solvents. I don't know whether some of these new degrease solutions are solvent based now though so shouldd be ok. I've seen one used with just water and washing-up liquid on an online video.
  10. awol

    So hot that my controller stopped working

    All your black tape could be insulating it from the cool breeze. Maybe try a couple of cable ties instead to allow air to flow directly over the metal housing.
  11. awol

    Park Tool Cyclone Chain Scrubber on BBSxx?

    Would turning the bike upside down be an option?
  12. awol

    Which motor/kit to get? Bafang CST or Xiongda? 36V or 48V?

    Just as you've said there really, how you felt about the amount of pulling power it gives you compared with what you were expecting but looks like you've got plenty, a great motor then
  13. awol

    Which motor/kit to get? Bafang CST or Xiongda? 36V or 48V?

    Where your motor wire enters the axle you may want to seal that with silicon, or turn the axle around so the wire enters upwards, just to stop water getting into the motor. Oh, since the SWX02 is a relatively new motor how about some torque reviews too.
  14. awol

    9 Core Motor Cable?

    One like these? http://www.greenbikekit.com/accessories/ebike-connectors-cables/9pin-waterproof-connector-cable.html https://bmsbattery.com/ebike-parts/439-a-pair-of-9pin-waterproof-male-female-connector-cable-for-motor-parts.html
  15. awol

    Crank drive pedelecs: chain wear and maintenance

    Have you changed to new cog&new chain at the same time? Could a new chain on old cog may slip likewise a old chain on new cog may slip ?
  16. awol

    Computer Help Wanted.

    Top right of the 'google' window click the middle button (of the 3 there)
  17. awol

    Alternative use for ebike battery

    I have a bmsbattery 36v 20ah heavy block battery I am finding uncomfortable to carry on the bike, any ideas with a bit of soldering or volt changing what else I could use it to power around the house instead ?
  18. awol

    Front Wheel Bearings

    Thanks, will do that.
  19. awol

    Front Wheel Bearings

    Thats a great video posted above, he really makes it look easy. It just occurred to me earlier that I still have my original brand new rear wheel untouched in the garage so am going to see if the cone nuts fit my front wheel but the question now is that if the cone nuts fit the front, do I also...