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    Spreading Dropouts

    Looking to change my bike to a new one as i built my first ebike on a old and not great condition bike that i already had to keep the cost down. Having tried a carrera crossfire 2 i would like to buy one of these and transfer the kit but have a couple of issues. The dropouts are only 135mm Wheel...
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    LCD3 broken switch

    Switch is broken where it attaches to the handlebars. Is it possible to buy the switches for the lcd3 or just available as a complete unit. If not available are there any 3 button alternatives i could wire up?
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    Cadence sensor to match crank?

    Trying to get cadence sensor/magnet attached to this crank if i use the first 12 pole magnet and place behind the nut there is no thread left to put the nut back on, if i place it on this side of the nut i can't get it to sit properly has a major wobble so the sensor would only pick up maybe...
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    AKM-100SX 36V250W Front 201rpm vs 328rpm

    Just ordered AKM-100SX 36V250W Front 201rpm but got email saying out of stock would i take 328rpm. Would this be a big difference? Does that equal 50% more speed and 50% less torque roughly or does it not work like that?
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    Free Customs Tax

    Topbikekit order states as below when selecting shipping for battery. Anyone used this and does that mean they pay the duty and vat before shipping or just the duty? Battery Special Line(only for order with battery) (Free Customs Tax(Excluding Australia, Norway, Switzerland, Serbia, Ukraine...
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    PAS not working

    Purchased the below from topbikekit and the PAS is flashing but nothing is engaging i also have another KT-D12L from another bike which is also not working on this bike i have the same settings on lcd3 except the P1 setting is different as using a different motor. T09S 36V/48V450W-500W Torque...
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    48v give greater range?

    I have a 36/48v controller and screen so was wandering if i purchased a 48v 13ah vs a 36v 13ah would i get a 30%ish increase in range if i kept the speed limited to 15.5 mph? Or is it just a torque increase i would experience?
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    Spoke Calculation Help

    I've received hub and measured erd of my rim to be 544mm but want to double check i have calculated the spoke length required correctly. What would be the best cross pattern to use? 1 cross pattern = 220mm & 221mm 2 cross pattern = 231mm & 232mm 3 cross pattern = 247mm & 248mm
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    Yose power Battery with rack

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/36V12-5Ah-E-bike-Lithium-Battery-Rear-Battery-with-Carrier-Electric-Bike-Battery/222364819289?hash=item33c5f9df59:g:gpgAAOSwdAFdJucY On listing it says "fit for 26“-28“ V brake of the rear wheel bike" . Has anyone purchased this kit and used on a bike with disc brakes...
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    AKM-100SX in single wall wheel

    Just about to order a AKM-100sx front wheel hub that weighs 2.1kg. would this be ok to be fitted into a 26" single wall wheel which is currently on the bike and cut down the spokes and get them threaded. 2.1kg doesn't seem to be that much extra weight to add or is this a bad idea?
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    Removing controller from aluminium casing

    I purchased a plastic controller box which fixes to the frame but there is not enough room to house the connectors as well if left it inside its aluminium casing. As in the picture i am thinking of placing directly on the plastic case and using silicon to secure it. Is this likely to melt...
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    Cheap rim for hub

    Trying to find a uk site if possible for cheap double wall rim as looking to order just a hub motor from china. Any suggestions appreciated.
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    Topbikekit and dhl delivery

    Looking to convert my second ebike for my partner now mine is working great. Looking to buy from Topbikekit website and has DHL as an option but no delivery estimate, has anyone order from them and used DHL is it worth paying the extra or am i aswell going with China post (Delivery: Estimated...
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    Buying from Aliexpress

    What payment method do you use on this site to best protect yourself paypal/credit card. As its a chinese based site i take it there is no credit card protection?
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    More control

    I have been riding by new conversion for a few weeks now. What i am finding is my pedal assist is always on full so always tries to get to 15mph unless i use the twist throttle at the same time to control it. I would like to change to a display so i can choose the level of assistance. I've done...
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    Is my ebike legal on the road

    Hi new to forums and ebikes. Recently purchased a kit from ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Voilamart-250W-26-Front-Wheel-Electric-Bicycle-Conversion-Kit-Cycling-26/223229377064?hash=item33f981fa28:g:bgMAAOSwbqddvfVu which i thought was legal as it only does 15mph and 250w motor but i have been...