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    A BUSETTII 86 MILE RANGE

    The snapped chain seems about par for the course based on the experience of the fleet owner who used 12 of these bikes. Is your friend's Busetti one of the hub motor models or is it the bottom bracket motor model called the Vortex?
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    Need controller for Giant Lafree Sport

    Thanks, Hillhater. Still haven't heard back from the Ebay vendor, Deardancer (Dick) replied to my PM and said he could source controllers for more recent Giant ebikes, but can't get the controllers for the older Lafree Sport bikes. I appreciate knowing that the wattage rating on a brushed...
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    Review of the Cyclone (Taiwan) 360w chain-drive Ebike kit

    My impression is that you posted a very good review of this Cyclone kit. I have no hands-on experience with the Cyclone, but I have many years experience living with two similar bottom bracket through the gears driven setups. Those two bikes being the Giant Lafree Sport and the Yamaha Easy...
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    Need controller for Giant Lafree Sport

    Thanks, cassschr1. I sent a message to the 'crazy' brushed controller guy via the Ebay messaging system, mostly because he didn't have a brushed controller listed on Ebay that seemed to be the right match for my 400 watt motor. As I remember, the nearest match was a brushed motor controller...
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    Need controller for Giant Lafree Sport

    You have been great to lend your helping hand. I did as you suggested and the second Google result listed was to his Ebay store. His Ebay Member ID is e-crazyman and he currently has 18 items listed. From what I see listed, I think you have led me straight to the source I needed that will...
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    Need controller for Giant Lafree Sport

    I can take the bike apart and submit a picture of the controller, but it is definitely a brushed controller and for 400 watts continuous rating motor. I know, because the bike has been heavily used and I have had to replace the brushes in the motor a couple of years ago. I take it this...
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    Nick's Black eTownie

    Why does that not surprise me? Typical 'suit' behavior. The Townie is such a comfy and consumer friendly bike and imho they are missing out on a real marketing opportunity by snubbing their noses at the electric assist possibilities. I love what you have done, but don't think I yet have...
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    Need controller for Giant Lafree Sport

    Thanks for the reply. Yes, I have a voltmeter and do use it. However, I smelled something burning when the controller went bad and took it to an automotive shop right away, before I even had a chance to get home and investigate on my own. When they took the cowling off the bike that exposes...
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    A BUSETTII 86 MILE RANGE

    The post made by THEFLYINGHANDLEBAR is both helpful and pertinent x 12 since there was heavy hands on use of 12 of the bikes. One would think that the company would try exceedingly hard to honor the warranty to you since surely they could foresee posts similar to what you made if their product...
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    Need controller for Giant Lafree Sport

    My original equipment controller on my Giant Lafree Sport fried while riding in a surprise pop up rainshower. I have exhausted all my known resources trying to find a replacement controller from Giant, Giant dealers or other third parties. I have been told that a suitable option is to get a...
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    Is 5 Ah enough ?

    For me, it usually is, but I can see how it would not be sufficient for other needs. My round trips are normally right around 13 to 15 miles and my 7 ah pack is generally only depleted about 50% by those trips. When I need to go much longer distances, I have a second pack that I also carry...
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    Nick's Black eTownie

    Why can't Electra build a tamer version for the masses of what you should have inspired them to do? I have an unassisted Giant Revive that employs the crank forward design the Townie uses. Love the bike and it is uber comfortable to ride. Giant had several versions. Mine is the 8 speed...
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    A BUSETTII 86 MILE RANGE

    Thanks for the input. Yes, I went through that theoretical exercise in my own mind, too. The fact is that ebikes can vary widely in efficiencies at the same speed and on the same terrain. That is why I wrote to the website. Their literature seems quite clear in that they are delivering 500...
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    A BUSETTII 86 MILE RANGE

    Okay, I am new to this excellent looking forum and am considering purchase of the Busettii Vortex. I am not an engineer, electrician, or even a bike mechanic. Just an average joe who has owned three ebikes over the years and love what they have enabled me to do. I am intrigued by this bike...
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