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    Help! Upgrading my bike for hills

    I have some ideas to upgrade my ebike from a kit Currently I have a Yose 250 watt ebike kit 1. Can you put 2x 250 watt motors on a bike without getting a license and how good is it going up hills / fast ? 2.is it possible to use a higher 1000 watt motor to some how recharge the battery(I...
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    Tongsheng TSDZ2 Build - This much I know - Part 5 - Cabling/ electrics

    Following my first mid motor bike conversion I thought I would give some feedback, via a number of posts, which hopefully will be useful to those thinking of doing something similar. Some cabling/ electrics advice as follows: 1. The TSDZ2 motor is supplied with 3 cables in lengths that are...
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    Tongsheng TSDZ2 Build - This much I know - Part 4 - Down Tube Battery Installation

    Following my first mid motor bike conversion I thought I would give some feedback, via a number of posts, which hopefully will be useful to those thinking of doing something similar. Some down tube battery installation advice as follows: 1. Maximum patience is required for this step so avoid...
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    Tongsheng TSDZ2 Build - This much I know - Part 2 - Donor Bike

    Following my first mid motor bike conversion I thought I would give some feedback, via a number of posts, which hopefully will be useful to those thinking of doing something similar. Some donor bike advice as follows: 1. Think ahead about how you want to use the bike. I had originally planned...
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    Tongsheng TSDZ2 Build - This much I know - Part 1 - General

    Following my first mid motor bike conversion I thought I would give some feedback, via a number of posts, which hopefully will be useful to those thinking of doing something similar. Some general advice as follows: 1. If you have the slightest doubt about your DIY skills, don’t do it - pay...
  6. cjdell

    Help planning my first conversion using Tongsheng TSDZ2

    Hello. I'm planning my first e-bike conversion. The bike I am converting is a Cannondale Quick CX 3 2019. After a lot of research I think I've settled on the Tongsheng TSDZ2. These are the reasons: - Torque sensor. I know Bafang are more popular but I really don't want a drive that just pushes...
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    [UK]Issues with BH easy motion 29ER neo, need help/advice!

    Ive been using the 29er for about 7 years and it has been working very well until last year around April when it just refused to turn on and hasnt worked since. I am fairly certain the control screen isnt the issue as i have a replacement and neither work, the battery is outputting the right...
  8. J

    Carrera Crossfire with Bafang BBS01b ?

    Has anyone made this conversion? I am worried the chain won't align properly and I might need to upgrade to the bling ring. I have the kit arriving on Monday. Thanks
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    Looking for a fun hybrid ebike around £1600

    Hi, I've been looking around for a fun hybrid ebike for around £1600, I noticed the Raleigh Strada Elite for £1599 but that is now out of stock and potentially not going to be restocked from what I was told. In one of the posts here mentioning that bike, they mention that the Shimano motor is...
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    Help for first e bike

    Hi there, I'm new to the forum, and also to e-bikes in general. I just need some help to find a good value e-bike below 1500, that is going to be used mainly for uber eats in London. I should ride it in the parks from time to time. So I will need good autonomy, and being light is a plus. Don't...
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    Help! Where's life at these days? Conversion for a cargo bike

    Hello I have the chance of getting an allotment. It is too far to walk, and I will have luggage (I could drive, but that misses the point). I'd like an eBike. Requirements: Rider weight is 130kg (actually a lot less at the minute, but let's assume I could put the weight back on). I expect to...
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    I've no idea and hope some kind soul can help

    Hi. I am looking for an electric bike. I am female, mid 50's (sigh) , medium build and 5ft 7" tall. I am having to give up my regular bike as I have a herniated disc in my neck. So I was thinking of purchasing a Sit Up and Beg bike. That was until a good friend suggested that an electric...
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    Not getting along with my new Raliegh Captus eBike...

    I had a Raleigh Array Crossbar and unfortunately it was stolen from me, luckily the insurance paid out so I thought I'd upgrade. I chose what I thought would be an upgrade in the Raleigh Captus which features a Bosch Active Line, there's many aspects that I do see as an upgrade like the...
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    Seat post help please

    Hi there, I have a Winora Radius ebike, 20" wheels. My stock seat post is 450mm long at 31.6mn. I want to raise the seat height by 100mm minimum to 150mm maximum above the minimum insertion line. I've looked everywhere but the longest (other than Brompton 550/600mm & telescopic) I can find...