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12-26-23, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 454
Posted By speedy25

umm, NO

I have some batteries that prove that statement wrong, as well as finding a guy in the UK that rebuilds bad Bosch BMSs. He found that one of the chips is underrated and burns out.

But of course...
12-26-23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 849
Posted By speedy25

Sorry, I have not had problems mounting the...

Sorry, I have not had problems mounting the Schwalbe Marathons. Some continentals can be annoying though.

Mount those tires with Tannus liners. That should give you an almost impervious tire.
...
12-26-23, 04:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 374
Posted By speedy25

Sigh. This is NOT a mid drive!!! And yes, I...

Sigh. This is NOT a mid drive!!!

And yes, I do know what I'm getting into, I just havent seen these pieces on an ebike before. I know the style of holders are on other bikes, but they are usually...
12-26-23, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 374
Posted By speedy25

Bottom Bracket Endplay

Typically I can figure things like this out by myself, but this time I'm stumped.
This is on a weird named ebike modeled after a Super 73.

Too much endplay in the bottom bracket. Crank arms are...
12-26-23, 01:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 491
Posted By speedy25

Prodecotech bikes I have seen all had pouch...

Prodecotech bikes I have seen all had pouch batteries. DONT keep trying to charge them. Best bet is a rebuild from one of the reputable companies doing it.

-SP
12-26-23, 01:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 665
Posted By speedy25

Best advice for a missing key is a locksmith....

Best advice for a missing key is a locksmith. Look for an old guy that can actually pick a lock and make you a new one.
This save time effort and destruction, even if it might cost more than you...
12-06-23, 05:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,502
Posted By speedy25

I dont assume that timers in general are...

I dont assume that timers in general are dangerous, but you should be wary of ANYTHING from Amazon! Its full of cheap goods, and goods that are NOT certified, and even any appearance of being...
11-30-23, 12:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 942
Posted By speedy25

So I have an 06 Civic. I have the same problem...

So I have an 06 Civic. I have the same problem that I can only use a 1.25" receiver. I use a Hollywood TRS rack that can be used with 1.25" and 2" Its been extremely reliable, but I havent put on TWO...
11-30-23, 12:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,502
Posted By speedy25

Its hilarious that so many of you recommend a...

Its hilarious that so many of you recommend a timer from Amazon which electrically is probably more likely to start a fire than your battery.
Buy something thats better quality and make sure the...
11-30-23, 12:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 371
Posted By speedy25

Yep. The small door at the top opens for a curly...

Yep. The small door at the top opens for a curly cord.

I have one. It works. Its quirky but pretty good for the time frame it was sold in. I got mine from a Detroit, MI dealer.

This bike was...
11-30-23, 12:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 685
Posted By speedy25

I had the customer contact the company. Even they...

I had the customer contact the company. Even they admitted to having nuts loose on the hoses, but there were no leaks and only one nut turned a slight amount.

Company sent new brakes. I received...
11-23-23, 12:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 685
Posted By speedy25

Hydraulic brake failures

I've had a lot of trouble with brakes right out of the box lately. Zoom brakes on Aventons were a total pain when I still carried them. I got some Vaast bikes with Shimano brakes that were mushy and...
11-02-23, 12:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 39,492
Posted By speedy25

Hilarious that so many would respond to such an...

Hilarious that so many would respond to such an old thread.

-SP
09-06-23, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 406
Posted By speedy25

Stupid NYC

Stupid NYC
07-04-23, 06:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,531
Posted By speedy25

I patch too.

If its a small puncture, of course I patch! Tubes that cant be patched go in the recycle pile. I patch a LOT of tubes for customers with no complaints and only one comeback.... That comeback was a...
07-04-23, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 176
Posted By speedy25

Hey Gombas! I just found pics of the bike...

Hey Gombas!

I just found pics of the bike you are describing. I didnt carry that bike when Raleigh ebikes were obtainable, but I recognize the battery. Let me send an email and see if they are...
06-26-23, 11:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 795
Posted By speedy25

The economics are there for repair. The wheel...

The economics are there for repair.
The wheel does not have to be unlaced to disassemble the motor.
If the bearing in question is on the wire side you will have more work to remove the cable, and...
06-26-23, 11:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,324
Posted By speedy25

More to the problem.

Cat0020 is right. Even the article I read that matches the picture just above this post said that the actual cause was still UNKNOWN at the time the report was made. Many of you have seen battery...
06-26-23, 10:56 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,377
Posted By speedy25

Amusing

All this chatter and I didnt see much about tire direction.

If you look directly at the tread and see a caret ^ or arrow head in the tread it is directional. When looking at the tire from the back...
05-18-23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,194
Posted By speedy25

I see there has been a lot added to this thread...

I see there has been a lot added to this thread since I last commented.

[edit: removed antagonistic comment]

Brakes, especially cable- People dont adjust them like they are supposed to. Almost...
05-13-23, 01:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 619
Posted By speedy25

Cleaning with a detergent or other cleaning...

Cleaning with a detergent or other cleaning solution will not remove all the salt or its negative effects. THere are salt neutralizer products that can do that.

Inspect your bike regularly for...
05-13-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,194
Posted By speedy25

You are correct. The big companies dont have...

You are correct. The big companies dont have those problems because they have better quality, their product isnt self assembled. and they dont have "bottom feeder" customers.

While the crash with...
03-08-23, 10:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,620
Posted By speedy25

I'll bring up one more factoid and its partially...

I'll bring up one more factoid and its partially based on a photo of a gang of batteries being charged. All the identifiable batteries were silverfish style.

As batteries age their internal...
03-08-23, 10:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,095
Posted By speedy25

As usual the "information" used to make an issue...

As usual the "information" used to make an issue out of something that shouldnt be an issue is....false!

It was proved years ago that e-mtb's cause LESS damage to trails that regular pedal bikes....
03-08-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 768
Posted By speedy25

Grins solution was to gut the Bionx wheel and use...

Grins solution was to gut the Bionx wheel and use an aftermarket controller to make it go.

Dump it. These systems get more problematic as they age.

-SP
03-08-23, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,671
Posted By speedy25

Kayakindude- Yes my statement was strong but...

Kayakindude- Yes my statement was strong but accurate based on the number and type of repairs i do. Its backed up by message boards with people in the same position with a broken bike.

It has...
03-06-23, 01:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,620
Posted By speedy25

While there have been many incidents, I have yet...

While there have been many incidents, I have yet to see ANY real details, and nobody connected to these incidents has ever answered an email to get details.

If you dont know what really caused it...
03-06-23, 01:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,671
Posted By speedy25

Rad has a LOT of electrical and electronics...

Rad has a LOT of electrical and electronics problems. As a result things like controllers are almost always on back order. While there are a lot of people who have them I think most of their reviews...
01-04-23, 12:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,014
Posted By speedy25

Bad battery BMS. Common problem. -SP

Bad battery BMS. Common problem.

-SP
01-03-23, 11:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 468
Posted By speedy25

mix and match the power leads from controller to...

mix and match the power leads from controller to the motor to make it go forward again. (Green, yellow, blue) That may be easier than a new controller. I have some controllers that just happen to go...
11-27-22, 12:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,754
Posted By speedy25

NONE of them are easy to "re-cell." First...

NONE of them are easy to "re-cell." First problem- All cells must match in output of the pack is only as good as the worst battery. Taking it aPART IS NOT EASY, AND ESPECIALLY NOT EASY TO DO SAFELY....
09-12-22, 12:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 963
Posted By speedy25

many materials have a "memory" and will return to...

many materials have a "memory" and will return to the bent state they were once in. Too bad they cant remember to be straight.

Replace with a new one.

-SP
09-09-22, 01:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By speedy25

I have done this before, but I did have a...

I have done this before, but I did have a problem.

FIRST- In Europe you can rent ebike batteries. Take your fave bike there and rent a battery for your time. Rare to find battery rental in the...
08-08-22, 09:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,253
Posted By speedy25

The real problem is they think a bicycle is a...

The real problem is they think a bicycle is a simple device and ANYONE can assemble it. If that applied to cars the highways would be a total mess!

Look at the forums where you have sooo many...
08-08-22, 09:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 467
Posted By speedy25

And today I have an email from that company- ...

And today I have an email from that company-

https://www.rentle.io/

I hope they have some usable info for you. I havent looked at it much since I am not actively renting product.

-SP
08-07-22, 01:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 467
Posted By speedy25

Yep, rental insurance can be crazy. Keep...

Yep, rental insurance can be crazy. Keep calling.Keep looking. you will find one. I do have a bike rental company that sends me emails, but I cant find their messages at the moment. If I find it I...
08-07-22, 01:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,253
Posted By speedy25

My turn to weigh in. The news story has...

My turn to weigh in.

The news story has "chunks" of any factual information missing. This is typical of the times paper. They no longer do journalism. Dont make up your mind on what happened other...
06-16-22, 09:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,554
Posted By speedy25

Umm, arent all ebikes "fitness" bikes? I get a...

Umm, arent all ebikes "fitness" bikes? I get a workout riding them. I just dont have to push the bike up hills anymore.

-SP
06-16-22, 09:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,517
Posted By speedy25

Time to give up. -SP

Time to give up.

-SP
06-16-22, 08:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 372
Posted By speedy25

Yes you can fix a Bionx hub to use a generic...

Yes you can fix a Bionx hub to use a generic controller, but you wont have regen unless the controller supports it.

Really, get a newer wheel. If the Bionx works, you can sell parts to someone...
06-16-22, 08:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,462
Posted By speedy25

When assembling new or used wheels, I have never...

When assembling new or used wheels, I have never had a typical spoke torque. I just tighten them semi snug and start truing. If the wheel is true and the spokes dont have a good ring, I give a...
06-09-22, 11:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,830
Posted By speedy25

I'll add my 2 cents on this subject. Ive...

I'll add my 2 cents on this subject.

Ive been in multiple trades over the years and of course each one has SOME sort of certification. They all claim you will get better pay, etc, but that never...
06-09-22, 11:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 772
Posted By speedy25

Look for the logo with E30 in it.

Look for the logo with E30 in it.
06-09-22, 11:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,226
Posted By speedy25

Short? Doubtful. You just have a crap battery....

Short? Doubtful. You just have a crap battery. Your description is typical.

-SP
04-10-22, 07:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 684
Posted By speedy25

There is no reason why this setup cant work. Find...

There is no reason why this setup cant work. Find another bike mechanic.

-SP
04-10-22, 07:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,578
Posted By speedy25

An admin should move this post over to the ebike...

An admin should move this post over to the ebike group.

-SP
04-10-22, 07:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,578
Posted By speedy25

Find a dealer somewhere that actually has the...

Find a dealer somewhere that actually has the interface and software. THEN you can find out the REAL error and fix it correctly. My guess would be a crappy speed sensor or damage to the sensor wire....
03-28-22, 12:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,013
Posted By speedy25

MOST bafang hub drives have the typical 3 phase...

MOST bafang hub drives have the typical 3 phase wires and 5 hall wires. Sometimes a 6th for either a speed signal of thermistor.

If somehow yours has only 3 leads they will be phase wires. These...
03-28-22, 12:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,543
Posted By speedy25

I have done this to my Bosch powered bike. I felt...

I have done this to my Bosch powered bike. I felt like a hamster and adding a few teeth up front made the bike much more enjoyable to ride.

Another one of my customers did the same thing. He upped...
03-28-22, 12:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,055
Posted By speedy25

To directly answer the OP's question- BICYCLES...

To directly answer the OP's question- BICYCLES that meet the legal requirements for bicycle classifications are counted as bicycles for path use. Those signs are for people with gasoline powered...
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