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  1. Robert Stanford

    Hello from South Cambs - New to e-bikes

    Thank you Peter, Thanks for validating the problems that I thought I might have. I'm not keen on fast charging (still 5 hours for a 27AH battery) due to the shortening effect that it has on battery life. Higher charge rates is one of the things that attracted me to LifePo4 cells. Where do you...
  2. Robert Stanford

    Hello from South Cambs - New to e-bikes

    Still no manual but this is the most comprehensive installation video I've seen so far
  3. Robert Stanford

    Hello from South Cambs - New to e-bikes

    Thanks for the information. This is why I think the lower energy density of LifePo4 makes them problematic. I need to be able to take the battery off the bike for charging (lunch stops, B&B, hostels and camp sites). Although the bike will carry 300 pounds I'd like to keep the weight to a...
  4. Robert Stanford

    Hello from South Cambs - New to e-bikes

    Thanks for the heads up, I hope it doesn't take too much power in low assist. I have based my estimate on reports from ebike tourists using the BBS01 they could be stronger cyclists than me. I'd rather err on having to much capacity rather than too little. Best regards, Rob
  5. Robert Stanford

    Hello from South Cambs - New to e-bikes

    Thank you for your help, I had already visited your and a number of other sites and seen the videos prior to buying the motor. Mine is the /B variant which has an output for lighting and a gear shift sensor (of which I understand there are two types: Derailleur and hub). I'm pretty sure that...
  6. Robert Stanford

    Hello from South Cambs - New to e-bikes

    Hello everyone, I have just taken delivery of a Bafang BSS001/B motor which I am installing on my 2012 Kona Minute cargo bike (http://2012.konaworld.com/asphalt_simplicity.cfm?content=minute#1). The plan is to use it for long distance touring with me providing most of the power on the flat and...