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  1. xtinctionRebeller

    X1 PRO GEN2

    I don't think there exists a "x2 pro". Did you mean to say "X1 pro gen 2"? Either way, I'm not finding it on Luna Cycle's shop. I only see Bafang and Cyclone kits on their website. Please give a direct link. I think you must be confusing Cyclone with CYC's products. Luna Cycle is in the US...
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    SJS Cycles - broken address checker & bad communication options

    I used a 2 letter state abbreviation, which is the way everyone in the US indicates the state on parcels.
  3. xtinctionRebeller

    SJS Cycles - broken address checker & bad communication options

    Tried to place an order on SJS Cycles. Got this: The first error msg is bogus (I didn't reach the payment step yet). They seem to have a broken address verification tool. When it falsely rejects a valid address, there is no way to override and move forward. The only ways to reach them is...
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    X1 PRO GEN2

    The only thing stopping me from buying this is the purchase logistics. Buying options: buying direct from CYC Motors in China: they only accept Paypal or wire transfer. It's unethical to use Paypal, and you also give up consumer protections that many credit cards include. Wire transfers are...
  5. xtinctionRebeller

    Aliexpress blocks access to vendor licenses

    Every US state has an attorney general who keeps records of consumer complaints. The merchant need not be in the state, or even in the US. This is one of the reasons it's useful to know the registered realname of a company. If a company named "Precision Bicycle Components Inc." goes by "Bob's...
  6. xtinctionRebeller

    Aliexpress blocks access to vendor licenses

    This is a red herring. They don't need to be value judgements to be contradictory. The first statement is realistic, while the 2nd statement is delusional. In the absence of consumer protection trust is obviously required. I'm afraid my first-hand experience shows your amusement to be...
  7. xtinctionRebeller

    where to buy L-Faster motors -- which are sold only on Aliexpress, and contact pg imposes reCAPTCHA

    You obviously have no clue about threat models. Why do you think a legitimate shopper needs protection from law enforcement? You seem to have no clue about choosing the right tool for the job at hand. A bicycle parts buyer and Snowden have very different threats to control for. The fact that...
  8. xtinctionRebeller

    Aliexpress blocks access to vendor licenses

    I corrected that for you. Value implies balance and you're nowhere near it with dodgy merchants. This statement is absurdly contradictory with your other comments. When credit card is not accepted and the merchant has no domestic assets to go after, then of course trust is required. You've...
  9. xtinctionRebeller

    Aliexpress blocks access to vendor licenses

    Paypal themselves are crooks. So when people are saying "the good and trustworthy Aliexpress vendors accept Paypal" (a common sentiment), it does well to display the very poor standard of trust for Aliexpress. When the bar is so low that Paypal is seen as a feature not an anti-feature, it's...
  10. xtinctionRebeller

    where to buy L-Faster motors -- which are sold only on Aliexpress, and contact pg imposes reCAPTCHA

    I'm using Tor. It doesn't generally make sense to use Google to start with, but if you're driven to use Google search it doesn't generally make sense to do so without anonymity unless perhaps you want to be in the filter bubble for some reason. Bingo. I think you understand the nuts and bolts...
  11. xtinctionRebeller

    Torquing the pedals on -- what special tool is needed?

    When a pedal wrench includes a 24mm closed wrench for the cassette remover, it can be used to torque a pedal:
  12. xtinctionRebeller

    only 12 motors for fat bikes & all are bad choices

    I've studied 11 mid-drive kits for fat bikes (listed here), as well as the Stokemonkey (which is unlisted due to being discontinued). I'll probably abandon the project because there are just no good options. Hacking budget-- It's sensible to nix anything over ~$1.5k because there are bikes...
  13. xtinctionRebeller

    The Cycle Satiator, universal charger for the enthusiasts

    In this case it wouldn't matter if you ignore the specs in the video and rely on the text specs, because the text specs are also contradictory. PDF brochure cover page says 20-60v PDF brochure last page says 24-60v PNG brochure says 24-60v the 1st table says 24-52v with a max 63v (implying...
  14. xtinctionRebeller

    where to buy L-Faster motors -- which are sold only on Aliexpress, and contact pg imposes reCAPTCHA

    It's unclear why you think there's significant effort. I discovered three such cases without even looking (that "EBBS02" is a rebadged "Lingbei MM29.250" which is an enhanced "Bafang BBS02", "AFT" is a rebadged & enhanced "Cyclone", and "GNG" and "CYC" are likely the same OEM). It's unlikely...
  15. xtinctionRebeller

    The Cycle Satiator, universal charger for the enthusiasts

    This is what I saw in the video (which is on the page you linked): None of those models have a range that includes both 12v and 52v. 12v is below the 24v floor of the 4808 and 52v is above the ceiling of the 4808. There is also a row showing "Typical Batteries" on one of the tables, which...
  16. xtinctionRebeller

    where to buy L-Faster motors -- which are sold only on Aliexpress, and contact pg imposes reCAPTCHA

    I did notice. This is why I asked 'Does anyone know if "L-Faster" motors are labeled as something else by the factory'. I am looking to find out what L-faster was rebranded from. Indeed I do. This is in fact the reason for this thread. If buyers can avoid Aliexpress let's get the info out...
  17. xtinctionRebeller

    where to buy L-Faster motors -- which are sold only on Aliexpress, and contact pg imposes reCAPTCHA

    What's the deal with L-Faster? I can't find these motors anywhere except their own Aliexpress store. I really doubt a manufacturer would be their own exclusive retailer, particularly when they're so bad at running a shop themselves. Their "online store" redirects to Aliexpress, and their...
  18. xtinctionRebeller

    The Cycle Satiator, universal charger for the enthusiasts

    I'm surprised it's possible it's possible to charge a 57.8v battery with that charger, because I watched some of the videos and I recall Justin saying that the CS can't charge batteries that are higher in voltage than the max range of the CS model. So the model that goes as low as 12v has an...
  19. xtinctionRebeller

    The Cycle Satiator, universal charger for the enthusiasts

    It's quite rare that a modern bicycle battery does not include a charger. I think it would be short-sighted to make a high-end 3rd party aftermarket charger like this and then neglect to broaden the versatility as it evolves. These are some useful functions that the Cycle Satiator could...
  20. xtinctionRebeller

    Aliexpress blocks access to vendor licenses

    It's bizarre that you guys think a company's real name and registered address are not useful from a consumer protection standpoint. You're also both missing the point about the warranty. It doesn't matter whether or not the merchant actually honors the warranty. Nor does it matter whether...
  21. xtinctionRebeller

    Aliexpress blocks access to vendor licenses

    The business license would likely give the official company name and a physical address. That information is useful for a variety of reasons. In the case at hand, the Aliexpress ad makes no warranty statement -- but that doesn't mean there is no warranty. If I could track down their web...
  22. xtinctionRebeller

    Aliexpress blocks access to vendor licenses

    Aliexpress hides the business details that are needed for customers to see who they're actually dealing with. The only possible mechanism for identifying a merchant is the "business license" link: Clicking it gives this: Then sliding it to the right gives this broken mess: I refreshed and...
  23. xtinctionRebeller

    new wiki for basic specs on aftermarket mid-drive motors

    This wiki is a simple table to catalog all the possible mid-drive motors that can be fitted to muscle bikes (for e-bike conversion). The idea is to make it easy for novice builders to see the options laid out and quickly form a short-list. I did a lot of digging to get it in its current state...
  24. xtinctionRebeller

    Cyclone 3kw Top speed??

    The .onion link will only work on Tor. If you don't have Tor installed you can also use a clearnet Invidious instance with "1NVGJIdVmqI" appended. But note that the clearnet instances often have downloads disabled or broken. It'll also work with youtube.com, but that tends to be the most...
  25. xtinctionRebeller

    Cyclone 3kw Top speed??

    This video should help with that question: http://mfqczy4mysscub2s.onion/1NVGJIdVmqI
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