Recent content by Epithemeus

Fair. Entirely based on "I'll pedal as hard as ever" I'd say get the torque sensor. You can combine cadence based and even throttle setups with pedaling but it's just not as fluid and requires extra thought/setup/practice whereas torque sensor is entirely intuitive, just pedal and go. I think...

If you're getting the whole kit from Grin and not just the motor then you will be able to use the sensor through either the phase/baserunner directly or into the Cycle Analyst if you get that. If getting a different controller from elsewhere, some support it, some don't but setup and ensuring...

I'm guessing your more interested in battery brands with good BMS interfaces than BMS boards sold separately from batteries but anyway I've got a Daly smart BMS like this. I don't think it fits what your asking for in terms of UI either since there's so much room for improvement. I've found it...

If a motor can do regen it can do backpedal regen, no matter where it is on the bike. Front, rear, mid. Back pedal regen is not a physical thing only a signal based thing, there's no braking force transmitted through the pedals or chain or anything like that. All that happens is a sensor...

I've got a photon, it's got advantages and disadvantages. The build issues with the photon seem to be getting better, they rushed it out the door to early but seem to be getting a handle finally. Also the warranty support I've gotten from Golden has been great, didn't even have to pay shipping...

Backpedal Regen just needs a bidirectional cadence sensor whereas a coaster brake setup requires a completely different setup of clutches. Basically all the mids have cadence sensors already, it's just a question of what kind of sensor it is. The photon has a backpedal to turn off the motor...

My photon is also off by about 0.6V. This is something that should be solvable with custom firmware. The current firmware uses hard coded values for the resistors in the voltage divider. Make them variable and add a calibration screen somewhere. I'll keep talking about custom firmware and...

Nah, I've only used a reention case myself but from what I've read the two are very similar and neither is superior. Focus more on the quality of the cells inside instead of the shell on the outside (just in case there's confusion, reention and hailong are the brand/style of the battery case...

https://ebikes.ca/shop/electric-bicycle-parts/motors/geared-wheelbarrow-motor-with-tire.html It's probably more expensive than what you've been looking at but it's convenient since it's got massive gearing already built in, plus no chains etc. Depends on your design I guess. Figured I'd bring...

If you get the battery from anywhere but ebikes.ca you'll need to buy a custom baseplate from them for fitting the baserunner. Reention battery baseplate, machined to fit Baserunner (a bit more info here Baserunner - Grin Products - Product Info) Unless you have the ability to machine down the...

If willing to splurge you could get basically the super harness kit from ebikes.ca sans motor https://ebikes.ca/shop/kits-by-type/superh-kits/gmac-superh-kit.html The controller is tiny and fits into the battery casing. It also is designed with MAC motors in mind as they sell the GMAC which is...

I'm very curious about the motivation for this? Wouldn't brake cables and wires and stuff get in the way even if the stem could be easily removed? Anyway sorry I can't actually help, I totally understand the frustration of finding that elusive niche product though. Best of luck.

In BC we have a "limited speed motorcycles" category Mopeds and scooters In theory great. Very similar to what you mentioned, license required etc. In practice it still ends up pretty restrictive. Insurance is mandatory and still comparatively expensive (I think like $350 cad a year and that's...

What about the sun ez-rider? Too long? Does have the rear suspension though not the front. 2005 Sun Bicycles EZ - Bicycle Details - BicycleBlueBook.com They aren't sold new anymore that I can tell (does anybody have new semi recumbents at all??? I feel sunseeker is the only one) but I see them...

The site you found with the big selection is Grin's website (ebikes.ca) Basically the gold standard.