Recent content by runnermj

Thanks GMAN and Tom. GMAN, I don't need a 1:1 ratio as all of my rides are commuting. Here's the set up: Surly LHT, BBSHD, 5PAS, 52v 13.5ah battery, Luna 42 chainring, 10 speed 11-28 cassette. Currently, my 16 mile commute is spent in gears 11,12,13,14,15, 11t on the flats at 28-30 mph barely...

This has been a great thread. I do have a question from a complete newbie, please go easy on me. Does a 52/14 at 90 rpm stress the motor more than a 42/11 at 90 rpm? Both have similar gear ratios.

Tom, is that what happened to the motor that I had to return to Luna Cycles?

Tom, Yes I didn't ask, but I didn't know it existed. If I'm buying the Bafang, why would I have bought the universal sensor? I figured out the problem, I was told to only use 2 wires, not the red, when I spliced to the yellow connector. You need to use all 3, cost me another $20.

Hi All, just wanted to report back. I made the leap and purchased the BBSHD (go big or go home) from Luna Cycles. After some trials and tribulations, the kit is finally installed on the bike. Shout out to the Luna Cycle team for their help! Took it for a test ride around the block last...

Hey everyone, thanks for your feedback. Just to clarify a few points, the commute is 15 miles each way, 4 hills involved, all road. Currently, the longest hill (1.5 miles) is done in a 39 front and 24 back, no assist. What's the best set up? Didn't consider the HD, should I?

Newbie here, have been comtimplating a build for a year now, help me pull the trigger. Current bike; Surly LHT, Shimano 105 10 speed cassette 11-28, ST 5703 shifters, 26 inch wheels, etc. Bike will be used for a 15 mile road commute, 4 hills, longest being 1.5 miles. I'm 160 lbs, a biker, so...