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  1. Nealh

    Carrera Vulcan Hub upgrade

    Getting more performance is down to battery capability and controller amperage . You can either go the 48v route or apply more amps the 36v route though idealy you will need a battery with good 10-20a cells to deliver. Your current 11ah battery is probably using mediocre 4-5a rated cells so...
  2. Nealh

    I'm going on my first organised bike ride - realistically what do I need to take?

    I tried gunky stuff in a tube once and it failed miserably, it makes one hell of a mess to clean up and goes every where and failed to seal the tube. On that occasion I had a spare tube as patching as trying to patch a gunked tube was awful. Now I either go the old way tube and patch or on one...
  3. Nealh

    My introduction

    With cut wires it is possible in some cases to simply solder them together and insulate with heat shrink. The PAS sensor can simply be replaced if it is a generic 3 wire type.
  4. Nealh

    I'm going on my first organised bike ride - realistically what do I need to take?

    Maybe in case take a spare tube and puncture kit to show willing on your part.
  5. Nealh

    Recommendations for rear rack & bag?

    Yes that one, there are others like it about but this is about the best one I have found and it has put up with my usage and overloading without any mishaps.
  6. Nealh

    Recommendations for rear rack & bag?

    A dolphin 09 case battery fits in there with space to spare width wise., the case measures 330mm x 120mm x 85mm. If you Bosch battery is less then these dimensions are it will easily fit, the length is the critical one.
  7. Nealh

    Help! Ebike problem battery not charging

    Though you say you have a meter and can check voltage it also depends on your abilities. The battery is 36v nominal voltage but will charge up to a maximum of 42v so somewhere along the line it isn't doing so. You can check battery voltage whilst it is plugged in and charging, you can tell if...
  8. Nealh

    Recommendations for rear rack & bag?

    I use FWE (Evans own brand) rack bag with zip down panniers, which can hold quite a good bit of gear for a days riding. My one can take minimum of 30ah battery/batteries and in the zip panniers tools/spares/tubes on one side and extra drink,food, pac-a -mac & camera etc,etc on the other side...
  9. Nealh

    Help! Ebike problem battery not charging

    The battery should read 41.5 - 42v fully charged, the charger should read 42v output when plugged to the mains and switched on, so you need to confirm both first. If charger is ok and battery voltage is low then you likely will need to open the battery to take extra voltage measurements as well...
  10. Nealh

    Help, advice required

    Don't get the Crossfire as it has issues.
  11. Nealh

    Samsung 18650 Li-ion LiNiCoMnO2

    Don't know why I linked the 36v one as you are after 48v, what an ejit. As I mentioned you will have to see what space is available with 52 cells inside. How you going to connect the cells ? Spot welding is the only way to go tbh. Plus you will need ring insulators for the v+ ends of cells and...
  12. Nealh

    Samsung 18650 Li-ion LiNiCoMnO2

    Yes it is if building your own, no where comes close to price. I have used them a few times door to door is 4 days and reliable.
  13. Nealh

    Samsung 18650 Li-ion LiNiCoMnO2

    Don't forget import fees etc,etc as they are hazardous cargo, if the seller mis- labels or doesn't declare them they could be confiscated by customs if opened. You can buy genuine and cheaper from Nkon NL. https://eu.nkon.nl/checkout/cart/ Best to wait until you get the layout sorted then see...
  14. Nealh

    Elephant Bike

    Get the same kit from Woosh bikes and get 100% tip top CS/backup as well in case of any warrant issues. With PSWPower they are good to deal/buy from but sending items back or getting spares via warranty can be the opposite and could work out costly if you have to send anything back.
  15. Nealh

    Samsung 18650 Li-ion LiNiCoMnO2

    That battery is made up with Panasonic PF cells, 2900mah per cell and a proper 10a rated cells there are several very good cells around and they are one the dogs do dahs when it comes to cells. The capacity rating though under independent testing is nearer 2700mah and 5a continuous to get the...
  16. Nealh

    speed limited controller or display?

    If Dom wants to try unlocking then a bout £75 - £100 for anew controller and LCD3, firstly though you need to find the correct integrated controller to fit your battery. It looks like a Hailong style battery Top bike kit sell a couple of KT controllers for that style.
  17. Nealh

    What are the best bikes for converting to pedelecs?

    Is it worth it for 1.1 miles surely a good walk of 15- 20 mins.
  18. Nealh

    Which? review of ebikes this month

    I saw a bloke on a Bosch drive bike recently and his posture riding position to me looked a bit odd and the bike didn't look like it was set up for him very well. A very low seat position with him unable to deliver much drive power with a bent leg/knee position at full crank stroke and...
  19. Nealh

    Samsung 18650 Li-ion LiNiCoMnO2

    The cell in question will be 29E 4s 13p, not a good config for 29E. I deally better off with them in at least 5 or 6p.
  20. Nealh

    Orbea Gain auxiliary battery

    Likely that the Orbea system won't excep a third party battery, it depends on any comms between battery, controller & display info via the app. Only connect batteries in Parallel if their voltages are pretty much equal. You could try Paralleling another pack but both will need to be at or...