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    Tongxin motor troubles

    As some of you may remember last year I built a lightweight electric bike around the Tongxin motor and lipo nano. Ive had great fun running it with no real problems. Suddenly today while on a longer than usual run there was a metallic crack from the hub then that was it no power. The...
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    Tongxin 260rpm anyone have?

    I am wondering if anyone has one of these motors they wish to sell. I have built a little bike see this thread.. It works really well but tops out around 14/15mph so I would like to try the faster spinning motor. Thanks in advance.
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    Tumb throttle - Wanted

    Thumb throttle for project needed anyone have one, thanks.
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    Nano batteries with Tongxin

    I have been looking into a battery for my custom build, although to be honest at this stage I'm all ideas but little practical experience trying to learn fast ref electric and the like. Is it possible to use two of these batteries in series Turnigy nano-tech 4000mah 5S 25~50C Lipo Pack here...
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    Tongxin where to buy

    This may of been covered but can't really find a definitive answer. I want to purchase a Tongxin hub and or kit for a new project but finding it really difficult. I know the Electric Wheel Company do a complete kit from the UK but thought I might be able to get one from China or the US save...
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    Newbie selecting a kit help please

    Hi There, I am looking for a kit with the following rough spec - it's my first one. I want to build a bike with a brushless hub barfang I think, 250W ish. Then I am looking for lightweight components like a battery bottle and small controller. Ideally I would like to just have an on/off...
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    Hello from the Southwest

    I've been looking around for ages at the Electric bike scene and looking for an excuse to build a little project bike. With a short commute and being fairly fit and healthy I've not been able to justify the expense. That said, now's the time, I want to build a simple lightweight brushless hub...