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    Another suspected ebike cheater

    Yeah, they almost certainly used the vivax/ gruber. I'm also curious what battery/ how they stashed it. I imagine in the seat post. Wonder whether 18650s or lipo?
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    HOW CAN E-BIKES PROLIFERATE

    I've worked at bike shops, and have a few insights about the different types of cyclists out there, and which are currently attracted to E-bikes, and which types have the potential to be interested in E-bikes. http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2010/oct/24/bike-snobs-guide-cycling-tribes...
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    Cyclone or GNG mid drive kit?

    I'm interested in a mid drive conversion for a 29" AM hardtail. I'd like to keep it light and pedally. I don't want this to be an e-dirtbike. I'd like it to help my climb up mountains faster/easier. The Bafang seems like a pretty obvious choice, but I am put off by the square taper cranks...
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    Mechanical disc brakes

    I can think of a few ways that can happen with cable brakes. If you had old worn cables, the cable knob could break off at the lever. It's hard to macgyver a fix for that one... need a new cable. I pay attention to my cables, replace them before they get frayed. I have certainly seen many...
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    Mechanical disc brakes

    The cheaper/no knobs versions are the more reliable ones. The "fancy" ones are the problematic ones, with the rotating piece where the brake line enters. http://www.sicklines.com/gallery/data/529/elixir_rear.jpg Those CR's were really popular OEM spec on tons of $3500-5000 serious MTB's...
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    Mechanical disc brakes

    The tried and true stand-by is the BB7. Can't go wrong with this set-up. These have been out 15 years or so, and for years was the best cable option available. The best mechanical cable disc out now is the TRP Spyre. Both pads move, instead of only one side like BB7's/pretty much every other...
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    First e-bike build: considering 3 options

    Appreciate the feedback. I'm guessing the well regarded chinese vendor for mac hubs in em3ev? Do you have a ballpark for shipping fees and time, for a complete kit from these guys, BMS, Elife, Greenbike? $200? More, less? I know I am bouncing all over, but I feel like I am starting to narrow...
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    First e-bike build: considering 3 options

    Very Interesting, thanks for the feedback. I fired an email off to Doug @cali e-bike, and he thinks a 750wt bbs02 and 48 volt – 12.8Ah (4C) http://california-ebike.com/product/48v-12-8ah-lithium-downtube-mounted-battery/ with appropriate 32-36t chainring would get me to the top of the climb I...
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    First e-bike build: considering 3 options

    Very interesting. That Tangent setup looks pretty slick, tho I guess the RC motor is super noisy. I am not too far from Seattle, I might try to track those guys down. My budget is <$1000, and I am pretty mechanical, been bike mechainc, have done engine swaps, added turbos to cars, built pcs...
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    First e-bike build: considering 3 options

    Appreciate the feed back. For the MTB's, I really want it to climb that 1000ft elevation climb. It takes me 30-35 minutes, currently. Fast guys do it in 20 minutes. I'd like to keep the bike as lightweight as possible, as well as off road capable. I will be mountain biking on it... on...
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    First e-bike build: considering 3 options

    I want to build an e-bike. I have 3 design ideas, and would like some feedback on which might be best first project to tackle. 1. 29" MTB with disc brakes and front fork. I have this bike. I would like to make it be able to cruise 20-25mph or so, along lake road for 3 miles, then climb this...
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