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Thanks all, that confirms what I thought. Ward

Hello All, I am in the market for a Bafang Ultra, and since Luna is out of stock, I was speaking with a Chinese vendor. They implied that the motor was only compatible with a 48v battery. I remember seeing there was something different in the 2019 model, but can't find the thread. Is it an...

Hello, I am currently riding a Bullit bakfiet for commuting and work as a property manager but have determined that it isn't suitable to snow and ice conditions. For my Winter ride, I am looking at having a custom frame built, which will be based on the Salsa Blackborow, but set up to be...

The answer from the linked thread: The dimension between the blue lines is 12 to 13mm, approximately 1/2". Thanks, Ward

Thank you so much! That is very helpful. Ward

I am considering putting a Bafang BBSHD on a cargo bike, but the installation is complicated by the fact that the area below the bottom bracket is effectively a straight tube. Can anyone tell me how thick the frame can be from the inner edge of the bottom bracket shell to the outside of the...

Scooterman, Sorry I missed this, I was away mountain biking in NC for a week. I use Paragon Machine for most of the things you mentioned, here's a link: https://www.paragonmachineworks.com/, another place to look is Nova Cycles: http://www.cycle-frames.com/bicycle-frame-tubing/home.php. Nova has...

Amberwolf, Thanks for all the info. One of the challenges of Endless Sphere is the shear volume of information available. It is a bit daunting, even for someone who has spent a lot of time on various technical forums. I hear what you are saying, and fall back to the old saw, "you kinda get...

Maybe scratch build from A123 cells like these? as I remember it from R/C stuff, LiFe batteries aren't prone to spontaneous combustion...

Dogman, Is your story archived on here someplace? I've used R/C lipos for years, and have yet to blow anything up, but having said that, I've seen the videos. I'd prefer not to need to remove the battery for charging, just plug it in when it is in the garage. Maybe try to find a comparable LiFe...

Hello all, I started a thread over here: https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=1361223#p1361223, on a e-assist bakfiet cargo bike I am scratch building. I think I have settled on a Cyclone mid drive from Luna Cycles. There are clearance issues with the Bafang BBSxx motors as there is...

Over the weekend, I had time to further research drive systems and put pencil to paper to do a first iteration of the frame. I really haven't decided whether to go with a mid drive or 2wd, but that can wait as I gain further knowledge. I have had a few e-mails with Scott from Luna and that has...

My interpretation: Wardo

I just calculated the grades up to my house from town. It averages 5.3% for the 2.5 miles, with the final .5 mile being 7.6%. Ward

That is very helpful in providing concrete data, thanks! Ward