tomjasz
1 GW
Well I did it. Regardless of issues with the BBS02 I had no problems with 2 BBS01 350W. Based on that experience and Bafang seemingly slow but eventual improvements I decided the BBSHD was the best upgrade for me. I've recovered enough from my strokes and enough help from the gang here I'm able to tackle it and any niggling details without some really stupid mistakes.
So first off I took the BBSHD, here after HD, to the bench to see what was what. I remember reading someone criticizing th HD saying it had a single bearing. That seemed impossible and improbable, and in reality untrue.
The HD is MUCH easy to work on and access bearings to lube. The pawls are easy access and the entire shaft assembly it easily removed. I panicked for a few seconds when the shaft, with pawls still in place, wouldn't drop back in, the the pawl easily pops of with a little gentle screwdriver action.
I took he opportunity to also add some lube to the two bearing that were much like those in the BBS0x. I forgot to measure for a direct comparison. Will we be so lucky to find they are the same? Sadly I can't confirm. Next one.
Overall I found the quality to be better visually than previous versions. A judgement perhaps I'm unqualified for but it sure seems a nicer build.
Overall I think it will prove to be a much easier unit to repair and work on. So far good job Bafang. Perhaps the lessons of the past were really brought to bear on the new builders, flagship Bafang, mid drive.
The bottom bracket tube is marked 68MM but significantly more thread protrudes from the bottom bracket. More pictures as the build continues
I'll have comments on the C965 which has far easier mounting brackets. I don't like the orientation and the bracket while easier to install with 3 less screws seems, well, cheap. But not a Bafang product. I wish it were oriented like the C961, having 4 of them has made me kind of partial. We'll see...
edits to correct useless spelling and grammar skills.
So first off I took the BBSHD, here after HD, to the bench to see what was what. I remember reading someone criticizing th HD saying it had a single bearing. That seemed impossible and improbable, and in reality untrue.
The HD is MUCH easy to work on and access bearings to lube. The pawls are easy access and the entire shaft assembly it easily removed. I panicked for a few seconds when the shaft, with pawls still in place, wouldn't drop back in, the the pawl easily pops of with a little gentle screwdriver action.
I took he opportunity to also add some lube to the two bearing that were much like those in the BBS0x. I forgot to measure for a direct comparison. Will we be so lucky to find they are the same? Sadly I can't confirm. Next one.
Overall I found the quality to be better visually than previous versions. A judgement perhaps I'm unqualified for but it sure seems a nicer build.
Overall I think it will prove to be a much easier unit to repair and work on. So far good job Bafang. Perhaps the lessons of the past were really brought to bear on the new builders, flagship Bafang, mid drive.
The bottom bracket tube is marked 68MM but significantly more thread protrudes from the bottom bracket. More pictures as the build continues
I'll have comments on the C965 which has far easier mounting brackets. I don't like the orientation and the bracket while easier to install with 3 less screws seems, well, cheap. But not a Bafang product. I wish it were oriented like the C961, having 4 of them has made me kind of partial. We'll see...
edits to correct useless spelling and grammar skills.