If you haven't done so already, look through some youtube vids on the 'torque sensing vs cadence sensing' ebike motor systems as each will give you quite a different ride experience.
If looking for a mid drive conversion the two most popular at an affordable price are either from Bafang (the BBSxx series) or Tong Sheng (eg. TSDZ2) - Bafang are cadence sensing and Tong Sheng are torque sensing.systems.
I have done five TSDZ2 conversions for self/family/friends and my own machine/motor has done in excess of 6,000 miles without issue other than retirghtening the motor fixings periodically but I only every ride in the lowest power assist level, so I am a 'light user'.
Some users on the likes of the Endless Sphere forum have complained of TSDZ2 problems but you can never tell how they have used their motors e.g. some 250LB giant, bunny hoping his ramped up TSDZ2 (750w 48v) over mountaneous terrain on hot summer days!
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- 22 Mar 2024, 9:32pm
- Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
- Topic: RockRider ST 540 Conversion Mid Drive
- Replies: 3
- Views: 282
- 2 Mar 2024, 2:37pm
- Forum: For Sale - bits of bikes, etc.
- Topic: SOLD - Carradice Cadet Saddlebag - black
- Replies: 1
- Views: 374
Re: Ebay - Carradice Cadet Saddlebag - black
I know that some folks prefer to buy via Ebay so as a buying alternative, this item is also listed as a Buy it Know item.
Ebay link
Ebay link
- 1 Mar 2024, 7:25pm
- Forum: For Sale - bits of bikes, etc.
- Topic: SOLD - Carradice Cadet Saddlebag - black
- Replies: 1
- Views: 374
SOLD - Carradice Cadet Saddlebag - black
EDIT: 08Mar24 - sold via eBay
- A lightly used saddlebag which from its dimensions looks to be the Cadet
- In black, this saddlbag is the larger of the two 'Originals' that Carradice do WITHOUT side pockets which some riders prefer. (the other model is the Junior_.
- The Cadet is listed as having a capacity of 9 litres which is the same volume as the Barley but of course the space is all in one compartment rather than shared with two side pockets.
- As I said above, the bag is lightly used with only light marking/fading to the outside material. The inside of the bag has some evidence of more use but again, very light - hopefully the photos illustrate the overall condition of the bag.
- 28 Feb 2024, 9:13pm
- Forum: For Sale - Complete bikes ONLY - state FRAME SIZE in title
- Topic: Thorn Mercury - Rohloff - 54cm - electrified (or not)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 978
Re: Thorn Mercury - Rohloff - 54cm - electrified (or not)
I'm asking mainly out of curiosity really as the frame is not my size but potential buyers might interested to know what hub motor is in the front wheel (brand, power rating, voltage) and what voltage and Ah is the rack mounted battery please?
Also curious as to the item secured to the seat post?
Thanks.
Also curious as to the item secured to the seat post?
Thanks.
- 27 Feb 2024, 2:09pm
- Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
- Topic: Reliability of Mahle batteries
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6583
Re: Reliability of Mahle batteries
All true enough about what responses to expect from that forum as there is a strong contingent of those who install kits with generic batteries or even build their own, thus avoiding the 'locked in' factor of proprietary system which is a real pain (financially and practically)stodd wrote: ↑24 Feb 2024, 8:01pm Worth asking at https://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/forums ... cussion.2/
I'm afraid you may just get lots of posts saying that's the problem with buying bikes with proprietary electrical systems but you may get one or two that really help.
I am a regular reader of the pedelec and endless sphere forums and I'd say that the Mahle battery problems seem to arise more than other proprietary batteries - that is of course a subjective assessment but I've seen Mahle battery problems raised enough times that I'd not want to chance buying one although as has been said already, there are many happy Mahle owners.I suspect they aren't any less reliable than many other batteries
That of course is no comfort to those who already have Mahle problems.
- 16 Feb 2024, 10:47pm
- Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
- Topic: Help buying first ebike
- Replies: 7
- Views: 761
Re: Help buying first ebike
So do you have any current or recent cycling experience or is this your first time on a bike for many years?
Have you looked at https://wooshbikes.co.uk/?bikes - further down the page I've linked to is a list of UK places titled 'Local Help' which includes a number of locations in Scotland.
And whilst you're at it, maybe a look as https://wisperbikes.com/product-category/e-bikes/ -
If no suitable suggestions from this forum, try posting your question on pedelecs.co.uk which is of course dedicated to the ebike - a friendly informative site with many highly experienced members (and Wisper and Woosh post directly on that forum too and both are highly regarded for customer service which is more than is often said about Halfords unfortunately).
Have you looked at https://wooshbikes.co.uk/?bikes - further down the page I've linked to is a list of UK places titled 'Local Help' which includes a number of locations in Scotland.
And whilst you're at it, maybe a look as https://wisperbikes.com/product-category/e-bikes/ -
If no suitable suggestions from this forum, try posting your question on pedelecs.co.uk which is of course dedicated to the ebike - a friendly informative site with many highly experienced members (and Wisper and Woosh post directly on that forum too and both are highly regarded for customer service which is more than is often said about Halfords unfortunately).
- 4 Feb 2024, 8:53pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: of a rotor lock for bikes?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 894
Re: of a rotor lock for bikes?
Because motorbikes are VERY HEAVY to pick up and walk away with? Mind you, I guess a tricycle or one of those gi-normous ebikes might not be too easy to carry away
I'm not sure what the weight difference between a padlock and a frame lock is, but the latter has its merits over the former in terms of not needing a brake disc and is always on the bike.
Both fall into the category of 'minor deterent' but better than nothing of course.
- 19 Jan 2024, 9:30am
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: From 126mm to 130mm - only adjust dropouts instead of cold setting the frame?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4645
Re: From 126mm to 130mm - only adjust dropouts instead of cold setting the frame?
- A useful read about cold setting rear drop-outs and the Paul Brodie vid was worth watching all the way through
- All done on steel frames of course
- QUESTION - what is the general consensus on cold setting titanium frames - doable, risky, or what?
- And And whilst I'm here, I'll ask about the wisdom of cold setting an alu frame too (but I WON'T ask about carbon frames - lol)
- 16 Jan 2024, 11:36am
- Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
- Topic: The Joy of E-Bike
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2952
Re: The Joy of E-Bike
- There is indeed a lot of tosh spoken about ebike battery fires and often with little evidence to back up 'claims' which is a pity, and whilst in most news lines there is an element of truth to them, ultimately the 'true story' is difficult to find.
- It reminds me of the old schoolboy joke where a message to the troops needs passing along the trenches which starts as "send reinforcements, we're going to advance" but by the time it gets to the end of the line it's "send three and forpence, we're going to a dance".
- Journalists of course never let truth get in the way of a story.
- 15 Jan 2024, 12:55pm
- Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
- Topic: The Joy of E-Bike
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2952
Re: The Joy of E-Bike
There's a long running post on pedelecs.co.uk (LINK) that gives many examples of how ebikes have either helped people continue cycling after illness, aging and so on, or indeed have got them (back) into cycling in the first place.
Fortunately there are far less cycnics on that forum, so it's a positive read, unlike some on here who can drone on a bit.
Fortunately there are far less cycnics on that forum, so it's a positive read, unlike some on here who can drone on a bit.
- 13 Jan 2024, 9:34pm
- Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
- Topic: Battery
- Replies: 4
- Views: 543
Re: Battery
- I'd recommend you to pose this question on the pedelec.co.uk forum where there is a wider spectrum of knowledge than here
- When you do post there, and to promote responses, it would be helpful for you to give as much detail as possible about the battery type that goes on your bike, or at least a link to the bike's spec/details.
- I'm not familiar with your bike nor it's battery so have no idea whether you're stuck with buying a proprietary replacement or if there are suitable substitutes from the general market place
- 2 Jan 2024, 8:55pm
- Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
- Topic: Torque washers on front wheel
- Replies: 2
- Views: 598
Re: Torque washers on front wheel
- The wheel with the hub motor in it requires torque washers so in your case the washers are either spares for the rear wheel or they need to be fitted so best check that one out
- some useful info on the subject here
- 29 Dec 2023, 6:27pm
- Forum: Helmets & helmet discussion
- Topic: BETTER hearing of traffic from behind
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9082
Re: BETTER hearing of traffic from behind
After a lifetime of mostly riding without a helmet (a baseball style hat was my hat of choice), I now wear a Kask Mojito and the strap noise is minimal compared to my previous helmet which I'd used when riding in Spain.
I'm pleasantly surprised at the improvement on the reduced strap noise which has been intimated by others to be a function of helmet design rather than helmets per se.
I'm pleasantly surprised at the improvement on the reduced strap noise which has been intimated by others to be a function of helmet design rather than helmets per se.
- 29 Dec 2023, 6:12pm
- Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
- Topic: Mid drive and rain and or water
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1429
Re: Mid drive and rain and or water
I've ridden with a tsdz2 for a couple of years now and whilst I'm a fair weather rider, avoiding wet weather isn't always possible especially of late (Dec'23).
I'm a bit of a belt 'n' braces man and I have put extra sealant (red rubber grease) where it matters and no problems so far.
I too get condensation in my vlcd6 display even though I've sealed around the case joint and dried it out with hot air several times.
However, apart from the condensation being an irritation, the display has kept working fine.
I'm a bit of a belt 'n' braces man and I have put extra sealant (red rubber grease) where it matters and no problems so far.
I too get condensation in my vlcd6 display even though I've sealed around the case joint and dried it out with hot air several times.
However, apart from the condensation being an irritation, the display has kept working fine.
- 29 Dec 2023, 5:44pm
- Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
- Topic: DIY Silicone battery cover
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1851
Re: DIY Silicon battery cover
Whilst it's always wise to consider battery heat during charging, in practical terms if say charging at 6 amp or less, I can't imagine there being a problem with heat.rualexander wrote: ↑17 Dec 2023, 6:02pm I wouldn't leave the cover on when you are charging it, possible overheating issues.
If when using your normal charger the battery remains less than hand warm without the cover then I'd say you're ok with that cover on.