555's have been uprated (no idea what they are)

 

The 555s are an industry standard timer integrated circuit (chip), made by various semi-conductor companies around the world.

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Lectureral,

 

Well, if we are going to be pedantic, Rob (Eclipse-Bikes) is not actually in Newcastle Tyne & Wear, but to the northeast in Ponteland, Northumberland. Putting my comment in context, I was following on from averhamdave post, where he mentions getting an email from Rob in Northumberland. As opposed to the ebay item “Oxford Gearbox” which was from someone in Staffordshire. So I posted Newcastle in case readers didn't know Ponteland!

 

Mapman,

 

I have a 720W motor, external controller, 36V 10AH PSI LifePo4 Battery. Range, I don't ride a regular route, so it's difficult to give a maximum, but I get about 20 miles with some input from pedaling. It's very hilly round my location at the edge of the Peak District. I didn't get this for speed, more interested in torque, for the hill climes, but speed is about 35+ MPH up slight incline. I am not a fan of speed up or down hills, and I never go above 15 MPH on the public highway with power if you know what I mean!

 

Dan,

 

There is certainly more noise from the system than the hub motor. But I wouldn't say that it‘s too bad. It's very subjective without some kind of measuring equipment. If I can I will make a comparison video, alla, your YouTube comparisons of Tongxin vs Bafang hubs. The main difference is that you do get noise from the gear chain as well as the motor, but on the move it is not that noticeable. I don't turn heads with the noise, unless I use the Airzound 2 Horn!

Edited November 7, 200916 yr by vhfman

Thanks for the input VHFMAN, it explains quite a lot.

 

I am genuinely interested in this type of drive and that's how I found the Oxford kit.

 

Clearly from your experience the CYCLONE kit you purchased direct from Taiwan is fine, powerful, not too noisy and excellent for hill climbing.

 

The Oxford Kit may also be good, and given that you actually know his whereabouts, and if you do communicate with him, then please advise him that:

 

1. He didn't ought to be using Eclipse advertising material
   
2. The video he shows should be of the product he is actually selling
   
3. His advertising material shouldn't make claims that a 5 year old can see as ludicrous
   
4. If his grammer is not up to the job, get someone else to word/frame his advert
   
5. Start a new e-bay account that lists his location correctly and is dedicated to e-bike sales
   
6. Join this forum and gain some credibility
   

 

Just my thoughts. I look forward to anyone else with Cyclone/Eclipse/Oxford practical feedback and experiences.

i have pointed all this out to him, i said i will produce a better install guide and i advised him to join this forum to help show he has made good changes to the kit.

 

Additionally i will make him a new video on a private road which uses his kit.

 

as i said he has been very helpful, but as soon as i get the kit fitted i can tell you more.d