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  1. KirstinS

    Torque and gears and design limits. How to calculate ?

    I have tried to search web but not doing a good job. Any help appreciated . Another kiwi I think has a particularly good understanding based on previous posts Basically I have an alfine 8 hub and a bbs02b. And currently a 16t rear sprocket and a 42t bling ring up front How on earth do I...
  2. KirstinS

    The Great Shaft Drive Search

    So, now I've basically built the bike I've always hankered for I'd like to build the second bike I've also hankered for Which is a shaft driven , hub gear bike that I will convert with a front hub. Why, I want tomake the ultimate in bullet proof, low maintenance , fail safe , deep winter...
  3. KirstinS

    Bargains and deals

    There used to be a thread for this ? I cannot find it anywhere but I am learning to detest Tapatalk.. Anyhow Great deals on gloves at planet x. Personally I won't be without their crabhand gloves Which, imho, are far superior in quality to the aldi or lidl ones. And are about the same price...
  4. KirstinS

    After market bbsxx crank drive gear

    Can we a useful, ongoing thread for aftermarket gear for BBSxx mid drives ? I am seeking new crank arms but am only aware of Lekkie Buzz bars which are nice bit pricey ! Other gear I know of are 1. Lekkie bling rings 2. The programming cable 3. The gear shift sensor 4. Eggrider LCD and...
  5. KirstinS

    New battery box for lights - new version

    There seems to be a new kid on the block for those looking to power their lights using decent cells. Quite a few members bought the old version which was fine but you had to charge the cells separately This version seems to have a balance charge board inside so you can charge the whole pack...
  6. KirstinS

    30q 36v HL pack - where to buy

    None in stock at eclipse or a local supplier Any other recommends ? I’ve not bought outside the UK in quite a while and shipping has changed things . Jimmy at bga/insat I do know and have bought from previously Thanks all Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  7. KirstinS

    Hub motor identification help

    Hiya Does anyone know what motors these are ? https://www.electricbikeconversions.co.uk/categories/conversion-kits/product/250-watt-rear-conversion-kit-with-downtube-battery/250RDT~1250001 The company has gone bust , trying to help a guy out and sounds like the nylon gears are trashed in the...
  8. KirstinS

    Hydraulic brake issue after tyre change

    Maybe not Ebike specific , please delete or move if unhappy mrs moderator I am having a nightmare commute home. Ran through some exploded bin debris and punctured both inner tubes . Gutted Changed tubes (bike upside down) Afterwards one of my brakes . Rear one has almost no power with the...
  9. KirstinS

    36v 30q Samsung battery

    Can't find one in stock in UK bga busy for next month and eclipse no stock Any other options? I can't seem to find one... May have to go 2900pf as plenty of them about Really want the 30q though but am a wee bit desperate as current battery is a goner. Reckon it has two weeks light use...
  10. KirstinS

    Fascinating new folding wheel

    Most interested to hear what engineers and business make of this one https://newatlas.com/revolve-foldable-modular-wheel/52966/#gallery Is it truly as amazing as it looks or does it create new issues (strength and ride quality for one) But for last mile or two commute might it be a go-er ?
  11. KirstinS

    Planning my bbs build - California chainring adaptor vs bling ring

    Whilst waiting on my bbs kit I'm thinking about chainring options I've come across something called a California chainring adaptor which allows any standard 104 bcd ring to be used Anyone used one or similar ? Better than going for a lekkie bling ring ? How affect chainline ? Interested in...
  12. KirstinS

    Super sleek, no BS bargain . Anyone , anyone ?!

    Had to share this one. Wow 5000w boss ebike https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F112687445382
  13. KirstinS

    Beer

    I'm a beer lover, particularly ale . Guess it comes from spending formative years way further north than Shoreham by sea. Lager was never an option ! So my ale loving predates the craft ale and ale revolution / revival But I do love some of the newer styles as well as classic English bitters...
  14. KirstinS

    Reverse shunt mod ?

    Hi Just replaced a 48v 350w controller with a 500w 48v one It's pulling too many amps for my battery. 25a vs my battery 20a continuous I've searched on how to reverse shunt mod but no luck. Plenty on increasing amps by soldering it. Is is just a case of filing it down by about 25% Or...
  15. KirstinS

    Have a blown this controller ?

    On my commute I suddenly lost power. Well so be precise my led panel stayed on but with one flashing light. This means empty but I was only 2 miles in I assumed either I had a knackered lipo booster pack or accidnetly picked up one that wasn't charged But both batteries are fine I thought I...
  16. KirstinS

    Intermittent power issue and resolution (a new one)

    Always lots of people coming with intermittent power issues. It's usually a connecting issue My issue was power cutting out over bumps. Classic symptom but not actually cutting out for long enough to turn the system off and require turning back on again at the panel I spent a long time...
  17. KirstinS

    Mud guards 26 mtb recommends

    So my Ti 26 hardtail is being converted for commuting use with a front hub (for now, maybe a bbs in time) But I've only ever commuted on 700c hybrids till now. Are there any decent mudgaurd for mtb hardtail? I never put them in my mtb usually. And I hate those seat mounted cheapo trials...
  18. KirstinS

    24 hour mtb xc race (no power!)

    So...somehow I got talked into doing the 24/12 race near Plymouth next weekend. I'm in a team of four(we are two teams of mates)....but still. It's at the old world championship 14km course I'm terrified Anyone got any tips (don't have to be sensible ones...but they'd also hr appreciated )...
  19. KirstinS

    Pingy power cable ?

    I use a back pack battery for my GSM 29er hardtail. Standard power lead being used but 7s really like to make a power lead out of spiral , pingy power cable. But it will need to take 25a and 36v Any ideas ? I can't find anything suitable
  20. KirstinS

    What colour is this - straw poll