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    How to fit this battery to this rack?

    Very interesting. My partner (for whom this bie is for) is already talking about wanting more oomph so I was vaguely thinking I might see how a mid mount goes, but we'll see for now. Need to give this kit a chance. I am still a bit worried about the 36v as I am used to 48v but time will tell...
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    How to fit this battery to this rack?

    Thanks JP I will get some of those, this is what I had at the time but I think you're right and thanks for the prompt.
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    How to fit this battery to this rack?

    Ah see that was one of the issues with the downtube mount for me, it wouldn't fit with a front derailleur. That isn't an issue with a mid drive with no need for a derailleur at the front but is a bit of a problem for hub motors. As it happens you don't really need a front derailleur as you tend...
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    How to fit this battery to this rack?

    Thanks for your useful suggestions. I must admit I got creative and tried something myself and am quite pleased with the result. It seems very sturdy but time will tell. Check out the pictures and see what you think. I will need to monitor is closely but I am quite pleased with the result and...
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    How to fit this battery to this rack?

    Oh crap, too much enthusiasm and not enough consideration from me! I just found this little bag and can see that it would have saved the plastic! Oh dear. Well at least they can still be used and it isn't terminal with these mounts so that is at least a good thing. Thanks for the suggestion of...
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    How to fit this battery to this rack?

    Hello Ok so in essence my question regards how I might get this battery to go on this rack so if you have great ideas you might want to skip the next bit but I felt it needed some context. First up I would like to say I am disappointed with the quality of the battery mount. On my previous kit...
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    48V rear rack mounted battery for YosePower 48V rear hub

    Hello Peter, I was wondering how you attached this battery to your rack and made it secure and removable?
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    Hub motor and V brakes - how long will the rim last?

    Thanks everyone. I think you have convinced me that disc brakes are probably the way to go. I think I will try and convince the BH that she is ok with a downtube and then we can get whatever bike we want (within reason!). Thanks, all really useful info.
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    YosePower Battery Rack, could you make this work with Disc brakes somehow?

    We've only been looking second hand but so far haven't seen many bikes with the disc in the favourable front of sprocket position. We will just have to keep looking I guess.
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    Hub motor and V brakes - how long will the rim last?

    Yes I personally follow that advice and have a bike with Hydros myself but then I am 87kg and have an unrestricted bike. I still much prefer the idea of her having hydro discs but that means more of an investment in the donor bike as well as less to choose from, something that is a bit of a...
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    Hub motor and V brakes - how long will the rim last?

    Good point. My partner is 55kg, the battery probably around 4kg and the hub motor around 3-4kg I would say so let's say 65kg total. Still relatively light overall and should help reduce wear.
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    Hub motor and V brakes - how long will the rim last?

    Oh thanks for that perspective, coming from you that is very informative as I am sure you have seen a fair few bikes!
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    Hub motor and V brakes - how long will the rim last?

    Hello I am looking at donor bikes for a project for my partner (a long saga that many of you have helped with). I have found a decent option for a donor bike, A Specialized Vita in good condition and decent components but not too good. The issue is that it has V Brakes. I am an amateur bike...
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    YosePower Battery Rack, could you make this work with Disc brakes somehow?

    Thanks that is helpful. I have some confidence that this could be done now so will not let that hold me back. Whilst we are looking for donor bikes it makes sense to see if they have discs ahead of the sprocket instead of above but that seems to be the preserve of more expensive bikes!
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    YosePower Battery Rack, could you make this work with Disc brakes somehow?

    Thanks to you both, that is really helpful and useful. The donor bike has since changed from our original idea and we are currently sourcing as we speak, so this info about where the disc is position is very well timed. It is also worth knowing about the weight aspect, if it is just the 4kg...
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    YosePower Battery Rack, could you make this work with Disc brakes somehow?

    Although I would love to be a metal worker I don't have the skills, tools or space for such. Another thing to add to my list of 'things to get good at'. I was hoping for a more bending and using different brackets sort of approach. The bike does have rack mounts but I assume that even on a...
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    YosePower Battery Rack, could you make this work with Disc brakes somehow?

    I am looking for a decent rack mounted battery option and coming up with very few options. I saw this one and thought that perhaps you might be able to make it fit with disc brakes, any ideas? I know it says it is only for V brakes but does anyone have any ideas if it could be made to work? I...
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    Great UK BBS02 supplier.

    No I haven't but I am very weary as clones are rife in almost all areas of Amazon/Ebay on almost all products, so I assumed this might be the same. It's probably legit though, I just wanted to ask in case it was something that had been considered as I am thinking of one of those myself.
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    Which mid-drive would be best?

    Hello Woosh Thanks so much for providing all that detail. Unfortunately she isn't keen on the downtube battery. I am going to look at mounting a downtube on a bought rack but even so I think the 36V is too much of a hang up for me. Thanks though.