Recent content by cheesemonkey

Well, this bike is hers! If we ever go on a MIRACLE ride together (which also means one toddler on child seat attached on this ebike and another kid on her own Isla bike), then I've got my commuter road bike. I did wonder if I can build my commuter into another conversion using Swytch's hub, but...

Hi @Nixtoo, yes in my case the Swytch hub motor worked. I wanted to test the Swytch hub motor (essentially Aiekma / AKM 100SX hub) with Woosh's Lishui controller / battery / display set up to eliminate any fault on the Swytch hub motor (the three phase wires on PRO power pack controller failed...

80miles one with the new set up. A quick update - overall, great and I'm glad to have said goodbye to Swytch and moved on to this conversion kit. I like the display which shows the live speed, assisted power in watts, trip distance and time, etc. I also like that the buttons are just within...

Another quick update: bike overhauled and kit neatly installed. The new XF07 just about fitted with some fettling with extra washer on the right side to clear the significant bulge of the fork. The wheel sits about 2mm to the left from the centre but I wouldn't think it warrants re-dishing. V...

A quick update; I decided to buy a whole new kit from Woosh (front hub FX07, 36V 13Ah battery, Lishui rated 8A max 17A) for just over £520. Tested the kit with Swytch's AKM 100SX hub and no juddering from the hub. By process of elimination, I assume the Swytch controller is at fault. Very...

Many thanks everyone; it sounds like my option is a complete new kit. It's been so useful to learn so much about components in the last week or so.

Thanks @saneagle for your diligent eyes. Swytch instructs the hub cable to run opposite side of the chain (i.e. left side of the bike). The cable side also has the 6 bolts for disc brake and the cable runs down to create drip loop as instructed. I searched online and it looks like other front...

Slightly off tangent update: The current Swytch powerpack has faulty phase wire cable connection (Amass MR30, rated 15A) between the controller and the powerpack/handlebar bracket interface. I suspect the connector melted due to poor continuity somewhere between the controller and the hub...

Thanks again @saneagle. I'm assuming the current hub (Swytch's AKM 100xs) has speed sensor in it as it has the 9pin plug. Noted on soldering the cables between the controller - battery; makes sense if I eventually go with a battery pack with slider (e.g. downtube battery). Will add Greenlance...

PAS type! I thought I'd check the PAS type, and I'm glad I just checked! This is the bike with currently Swytch kit on it. some old LADIES?! Claud Butler Urban with triple chainring and 7 speed freewheel (filthy, sorry): the current PAS is typical 12 pole (assuming KT-D12L, has KING MOTOR...

Thank you @saneagle, reassuring to hear about no duty (though I'll make some room for any surprise taxation, just in case). Also thanks for reinforcing the reason for going UK retailer for the battery.

Connectors! I'm leaning towards getting a kit with SM block (for example, as above = T09S 22A with LCD5, throttle and 8PAS + 9Pins Motor Cable to SM blocks). Buying as a kit (from TBK or elsewhere) ensures that the plugs for controller, display, throttle and 8PAS will be fine. I'll need extra...

PRICING! So I'm getting down to the pricing if I were to go the TBK DIY route, which is quite complicated with exchange rate (USD to GBP) + figuring out import duty tax. If I were to go with: T09S 22A controller kit (with addition of LCD5, 130D thumb throttle, 8PAS) =$44.30 9Pins Motor Cable...

Thanks @Nealh, yes of course, you mentioned that earlier; I forgot about you advice around 36 vs 48V set up (for 36V, upto 20A current / for 48V, upto 18A; more voltage, less ampere = less risk of hub burning up). I'll consider getting "48V-compatible" components for having an option to go up to...

@rtucker88 - try contacting Swytch - they can answer that for you. They do respond eventually, but you'll have to be patient with them.