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    Help! Getting home

    It carries on working because the motor is in the rear wheel so as long as you power it , ie using thumb throttle it will turn the wheel and propel you forward. Not sure if you can get it moving without the throttle. Someone else will be along to explain for you though.
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    Kona Ute mid-drive conversion: advice appreciated

    I covered all my connections with heat shrink and even taped the end of the heat shrink for further weatherproofing.
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    Battery charging, how often

    Nobody has mentioned taking the fish out of the pond before throwing your burning bike in..?
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    For Sale Pair of Schwalbe Smart Sam 27.5 x 2.25 Tyres

    As above.2 tyres in great condition. Hardly used as can be seen in photos. Make me an offer. Collection from Heywood near Rochdale preferred but will post at buyers expense. Regards Rob.
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    For Sale Schwalbe active Citizen tyres 26 x 1.75

    Pair of tyres for sale as above. Not covered many miles .Has the Kevlar puncture protection. Mostly suited to road use. Make me an offer. Can be posted at buyers expense. Regards Rob.
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    For Sale Continental Vertical Tyres 27.5 x 2.3

    As above 2 tyres for sale. Hardly use and in good condition. Make me an offer. Collection from Heywood near Rochdale preferred but will post at buyers expense. Regards Rob.
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    For Sale Continental Trail King tyres 27.5 x 2.4

    Hi Guys, Im just clearing my garage a bit and have several pairs of tyres for sale. These Trail Kings have covered minimal miles and are in great condition. If interested make me an offer. I think they are £58 ish new each. I would rather collection from Heywood near Rochdale if possible or I...
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    Kit advice

    Hi Daz73 , theres plenty of info on here. Try the conversion section for a few ideas to start with. Hub kits, crank kits etc are all covered. Regards Rob Ooops , just realised that's were you posted. Have a read through anyway and it will give you some ideas as to whats available. Also state...
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    Front hub motor touching fork, what to do?

    Im new here myself and no expert but does it need a washer on the inside of the fork up against the hub to keep it off the forks?
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    Bafang mid mount motor

    OK Guys, So im awake at 05:00 am this morn, looks out window, not raining. Great, lets have a quick blast whilst roads are quiet. I have a 5 mile road route which I walk or cycle round when I get the chance. I did it in 19:34 mins on first go the other day with my new bafang kit. Then I did it...
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    Bafang mid mount motor

    Thanks Gavin, Yeh land cruisers , which look much skinnier than the ones I took off (which were definitely just off road tyres ) but im hoping they are good allrounders for road and dirt tracks. As you say I just need to get out on it now ...! Regards Rob.
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    Bafang mid mount motor

    And then I put 2 new puncture resistant tyres on it as I intend going a bit further on the bike now and don't fancy road side repairs if I can avoid them. Swalbe land cruiser plus which should be ok for road and bit of off road riding.( I wont be flying down mountain ..!) And here is the...
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    Bafang mid mount motor

    As I could not get the lock ring on the motor I thread locked the nut and marked it with a dab of paint on it, so at least I should see if it starts to work loose.
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    Bafang mid mount motor

    After redoing the wires a bit neater I think.
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    Bafang mid mount motor

    OK Guys, I have finished my Cube Attention ebike conversion and am quite happy with the outcome. Performance wise its just what I wanted and does exactly what I need it to do. It was a bit more difficult than I thought but for my first attempt and with the help of you guys I think its turned out...
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    Bafang mid mount motor

    Not sure if im childish at 50 years old but I get a lot of pleasure out of overtaking people on road bikes with all the gear on.(them with the gear not me) I see them ahead and reel them in..I know its the motor as opposed to me getting me past them but it makes me smug doing it. Do I need to...
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    Bafang mid mount motor

    Yep will do next time its being charged. I have used it since last charge so wont be full now. Regards Rob.
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    Bafang mid mount motor

    OK so done about 30 miles on it and the battery was on 27% so I decided to charge it up . Plugged in the charger (2amp) and left if for 9 hours. Light was now green on charger so switched it off and disconnected it. Switched on the display screen and it shows 85% full only ? Went out on bike...
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    Bafang mid mount motor

    Well I went out on it again today, as I have been dodging the downpours and working as well. The wife came with me on her non ebike. Ummmm....it is chalk and cheese...! I was cruising on ahead of her and coming back to see where she was..! To be fair I did say have a go on mine to see how it is...
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    Bafang mid mount motor

    Ok that's great,thanks for the tips. Much appreciated. Regards Rob.