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    Carbon Hardtail MTB conversion

    OK this is the second of a pair of bikes i planned to build using the same battery pack. I built the single speed carbon commute bike last summer and its been doing winter commuting duties since September 2018 covering 3350 miles on a 35mile round trip commute. The build was in this thread...
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    Pedal backwards...go forwards

    Building my second ebike with a Q128c motor. My first Q100c when I pedal forward I go forward, pedal back does nothing, but the Q128c pedal forward goes forward AND pedal backward goes forward, is this normal for Q128 or have I done something wrong. They both have the same Kuntung controller...
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    Carbon single speed commuter

    OK i have finally got going with this build, following arrival of BMS batteries q100c 36v 201rpm plus 11.6 ah 48v battery with integrated 20a controller and lcd3 controls. I have ordered rim and spokes to match the existing front one. Wheel is laced with 2 cross using dt swiss alpine 3 spokes...
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    BMS Battery delivery

    Just checking, I ordered a bunch of bits on 24 April, status went to 'Tracking number available' on 5 May, I have asked BMS for UPS tracking number and that shows 'label created' on 4 may, 'waiting for shipment to arrive at our facility' I contacted BMS and they said its 10-15 days to ship. Is...
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    First build spec

    OK i have had an interesting few days reading this forum. Much better informed but still loads to learn. Could i put out a ‘brief’ and possible spec list for your comments My weight 80kg Current daily commute is 16 mile round trip, 5 days a week, plus extra in the summer, usually average arond...
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    Kit components

    Newbee question here! Most conversion kits come with all sorts of components in addition to the motor/battery/controller, ie PAS, throttle, brake levers, LCD etc. Is it possible to omit some of the components to have a simple, visually tidier installation. For example can a PAS be the only...
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    Singlespeed

    Is a singlespeed bike a viable option for ebike conversion. I was wondering about how the pedal assist sensor would think you were just riding slowly when you were grinding up a hill needing some help. Is it much more efficient to just stick with a geared bike