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    Raged Cube Reaction 29er Cyclocross BBS02 Build Thread

    Just a short update here after some guys asked about my battery pack on ES Facebook page. oMP402wbnl0
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    Carbon cross bike conversion to ebike - bad idea?

    Carbon Frames have thicker re-enforced BB moulding so the BB is typically thicker than 3mm which makes it real hard to fit a BBS mid-drive. That said, a BBS02 at 52V will get you 50km/h on a cross bike with a 48t Chainring as stated in my build thread ( I run 29er tires which is same rim...
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    Raged Cube Reaction 29er Cyclocross BBS02 Build Thread

    I dont have brake sensors attached as the BBS02 is primarily for throttle assist as I dont need it to be on all the time like PAS.
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    Solutions for 'blackenng' aluminum?

    a can of spray paint works. https://www.bunnings.com.au/dulux-metalshield-300g-flat-black-epoxy-enamel-spray-paint_p1400830
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    Advice requested - Minimal DD Cylcocross Build

    Shark battery packs stand out and scream ebike fairly loudly. How much do you want the stealth look?
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    Australian helmet laws, edit (survey results )

    why do you correlate wearing safety gear with increased risk taking? To me its to reduce the risk of doing normal activities.
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    Heated jacket for winter riding

    Just get a heated jacket? Runs off a couple of lipo or a buck converter off your battery pack. https://www.milwaukeetool.com/heated-gear
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    Australian helmet laws, edit (survey results )

    You only pay the medicare levy when you earn over $80,000 ? If you make over $80k/year then you have the option to pay the levy (is it 1% or 1.5%?) or take out personal health insurance to reduce your burden on the public system. It's not a perfect solution, but it's the best that has been...
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    Australian helmet laws, edit (survey results )

    Society/government wear the burden of additional medical costs when you do stack without a helmet though. Hospital stays/surgeons/MRI scans etc cost 10's of thousands which the government/tax payer needs to fork out if you do the wrong thing and injure yourself permanently. In Australia where...
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    Australian helmet laws, edit (survey results )

    As someone who has been doored twice and come off at speed ( 45km/h )... Wear a helmet. Better than leaving half your scalp on the road. All times, my helmet has saved my noggin tremendously. And here's a permanent reminder of how shit can turn bad really fast. 3o2AMHTv-ks
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    Raged Cube Reaction 29er Cyclocross BBS02 Build Thread

    You can fit 4 of the smaller 7s 4000mAh zippy batteries in a front pannier bag for 14S2P 8000mAh. My other front pannier bag is 15cm x 5cm x 12cm, so room to spare for padding and wires. I already had the 5800mAh, so used what I had on hand even though I could only cram in 14S1P. These are...
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    Rear bike light too bright.

    I use raypal comet lights from ebay which are bright and give a good flood. They're knock off of a moon comet. (I do also have a real moon comet), and the only difference is that the original has a longer lasting battery. When the original raypal battery dies, I'll just pop in the latest 18650...
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    Best bike frame for ~55kmh

    If you're a big guy, try out some 29ers. I still think they're the best for all terrain and fast road bike feel (eg. gravel bike on roids for 1/2 the price). They combine MTB robustness with road bike speed/feel. (I'm biased as all my ebikes are based 29ers and all do 55km/h). You need about...
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    Planning my first build, lightweight + 1000W double-torque

    Check out my BBS02 Cube cyclocross build (29er/700c rims with disc brakes). Easily do 15miles on a 52v 5800mAh lipo pack and weigh about 40lbs To hit the 32mph speed you need a 48t chainring or bigger without spinning like mad and if you want the BBS02 to keep pushing past 35mph, change the...
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    Buying BBS02 parts off craigslist

    Yeah error 21 is the speed sensor. It still works as a zero load test though. gRXsaS3XufI
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    Advice on hybrid donor bike for BBSHD

    Since you're so tall, I'd look at a 29er so you can also fit fairly big tires on it. At least 2" wide to handle the extra weight and a MTB frame is just more durable for higher speed ( and knocks ).
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    Ebike Weight....

    As others have said, it's all about use. My CX 29er dropbar bike is about 41lbs because I sometimes need to lift it over stuff like fences and logs. It will still do 32mph and have a good range with a bit of peddling. If it was just a commuter with flat roads then it doesnt really matter as much...
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    Only the poor want ebikes

    This rings pretty close to home for me... I was senior IT on quite a good 6 fig salary before my massive stack (check the video in my build log). When you come so close to death and spend 10 months in rehabilitation learning to use your hand and walk again, it puts a very different perspective...
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    29er front suspension forks suggestions.

    I've got 2 carbon forks from aliexpress (mine is tapered) which have served me well. My first one was a 29er suspension corrected fork which was good with high speed stability. I then purchased another carbon fork designed for 27.5 (drops the axle to crown height) to reduce my slack angle and...
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    Looking for some advice on a conversion kit.

    Since you're familiar with LiPo, you can appreciate the simplicity of big power bricks and less wiring. A plug and play solution just involves a BMS and the right charger. The BBS02 power output caps out at about 25A so you need a 25-30A BMS to sufficiently power the motor. I personally run...
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    Only the poor want ebikes

    If you have the motivation to go out and spend at least $500 of hard earned as well as spend "countless" hours researching and refining your ebike to get the best bang for buck safely... you wont be poor for long. The DIY attitude with custom bikes is the difference between someone who looks and...
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    29er front suspension forks suggestions.

    I use chainreaction and merlincycles for suspension forks. Their sales (although once a year for forks) are pretty good. If you arent going on dirt, have you thought about going full rigid? a 29er suspension corrected carbon rigid fork is relatively cheap and you never have to deal with leaking...
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    cyclocross ebike project

    Only when it's dry. Do a stop test at 40km/h on a 40+lb ebike with skinny tires and fat tires in the wet and you will soon appreciate balloon tires.
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    My New Frame build (finished)

    Controllers should sit outside because they get hot without airflow. I did run a 12FET controller in a saddle bag for a year, but it's not that advisable. You also need to add heaps of padding to the batteries because they dont like being thrown around next to a hard surface. I cut up a $4 yoga...
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    BBS02 on a Road bike with 25c Tires ... Horrible idea????

    Yeah I had that button idea as well at the start. The issue is throttle control. A good bike with BBS02/freewheel will roll well anyway, so you dont need to be on the throttle all the time. In another one of my threads I theorized a 3 button setup (eg 25%, 50%, 100%) but you still dont get the...
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