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  1. M

    Where does this nut go?

    If the cassette lock ring holds the cassette on, then I guess this nut is for sitting inside the drop outs? withthe other nuts and washers? Perhaps it goes on the other side to protect where the cable comes out of the axle? and was where it is to put it out of the way for shipping?
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    Where does this nut go?

    I see thanks. Its a locknut but theres nothing behind it to lock. Is it supposed to be just under the rim of the hub, out of the way of the cassette? Beacuse once the cassette is fitted, its hidden. Do I take it off and use it after the cassette is installed so it goes on the outside of that...
  3. M

    Where does this nut go?

    I cant rremember where this nut should be positioned when I install the cassette, any clues? Also whats the correct term so I can retitle this for future reference. Ive looked everywhere, cant find the answer. Thanks.
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    Silverfish rear seat tube battery mounting conundrum

    Thanks Wal. I understand most of what you say but do not have the ability to put into practice. As soon as I get it upright, I will be able to picture things better I hope. People here can fix things with wire but I wouldnt let them anywhere near a battery.
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    ITS ALIVE Aussie Build COMPLETE!

    The chain arrived, so did the 7 speed cassette what dont fit the wheel without a spacer! So its easier to buy an 8 speed than try to get a spacer.
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    Silverfish rear seat tube battery mounting conundrum

    Folks I need some advice. The battery almost fits the frame. Here is the space I have to adapt to hold the battery. You can see its not ideal. With the baseplate attached, pressure would be placed on the wires. If I cut a hole in the top of the old controller housing to fit the plug, it...
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    ITS ALIVE Aussie Build COMPLETE!

    The chain has gone missing in the mail and still waiting on the cassette. When the cassette gets here I can fit the back wheel, flip it and install the cockpit. In the meantime I will fit new bearings to the front wheel.
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    Newbie help with choosing a kit

    I am doing what you are doing. My advice is to buy as much locally as possible. Its near impossible to comare specs and shipping prices across the board of options. If something goes wrong, do you want to pay air freight for 7 kilos to China? Things will go wrong, problems will arise, get...
  9. M

    ITS ALIVE Aussie Build COMPLETE!

    Well the marathon plus tyre turned up. Took a bit of fitting as it was a bit more warped thana usual. The post office hit me for excess postage $7.15 as the seller only paid for 500 grams it weighs 995. The back wheel looks like it will weigh about 8 kilos all up.
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    ITS ALIVE Aussie Build COMPLETE!

    I found some old 1050 170mm cranks that will polish up OK when I get some polish. Also found near new set of 52/32 biopace rings that will do nicley. I dont plan on using the 32 as I wont be fitting a gear lever bit it can sit there for manual mode in emergencies. The PAS ring does not fit a...
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    ITS ALIVE Aussie Build COMPLETE!

    The back tyre isnthere yet so Ive just put the bottom bracket on. I need to get some touchup paint. may as well do it now while the frame is bare. It weighs 7.5kg with the packrack fitted, so call it 7kg. I think half is in the front fork. It wil be 20-25kg all up. Ive decided to get a new crank...
  12. M

    How thick is a battery, with mount

    Thanks
  13. M

    ITS ALIVE Aussie Build COMPLETE!

    Well this frame had a bottom bracket with a spindle 155mm long, 200 end to end. I could only get 124mm which looks very small in comparison. I measured the old bafang wheel and the hub is about 85mm wheres the leafmotor is only 60 or so so there is the reason for the long spindle. So the 124...
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    ITS ALIVE Aussie Build COMPLETE!

    I went for a 48v 17.5 ah silverfish battery on ebay but located in australia LG MJ1 cells $636 posted. A bit of a compromise as far as specs go but will fit where I want it to go. Should get 80k range we will see. Saved about 200-400 over a 52v 16/17. Just need a cluster now and a lock ring...
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    ITS ALIVE Aussie Build COMPLETE!

    I made up a cardboard box. It seems I can fit a jumbo shark battery from Em3ev.com which is where I am leaning toward now. Ive got 118 x 89 x unlimited length. jumbo is 96 x 88x 368. It will be a snug fit but should work. The comparison photos of Em3ev.com vs lunamate battery pretty much put me...
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    SHIPPING An example of the +*(& Aussies have to put up with

    So I buy the old Leaf motor, all good. They ship when they say they will, All goes well until an AUSTRALIAN company gets a hold of it. Its been sleeping for a day and a half so far in a TNT depot. I guess it has jet lag. I post all around the world, once a package hits a foreign shore, its...
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    How thick is a battery, with mount

    I dont have a lot of room to mount a battery behind the seat post where the old one goes. No one can tell me how thich the clearance is when the bracket is installed. Luna shark super or jumbo case, they cant even tell me. Em3ev the same cant tell me. While the battery cases I am looking at...
  18. M

    Full suspension semi recumbent for long range

    The only way a recumbent in Australia is going long range is plastered to the front of a truck.
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    ITS ALIVE Aussie Build COMPLETE!

    I think I go here for batteries, seems to be a lot less for the same cells as other companies. https://www.elecycles.com/component/e-bike-component/battery changed my mind, going for local stock Its gunna be a 52 17.5 or 16.5 downtube, triangles wont fit. will give me the range I want. 16.5...
  20. M

    ITS ALIVE Aussie Build COMPLETE!

    Thats where the 36/12 comes in, gives me extra range.
  21. M

    ITS ALIVE Aussie Build COMPLETE!

    IM leaning toward 1 x 48v 13ah or similar frame mounted pack, I can use the existing downtube 36v 12 as well then. I figure that will give me 100k range in pedal assist mode. Which name brand will depend on fitting type and charger cost. I decided if I was to go down the triangle route, I...
  22. M

    ITS ALIVE Aussie Build COMPLETE!

    Well its shipped already, so that was quick! we will see if its 6 or 7 doesnt matter really. I have been taking apart the old ebike gently so the motor controller, wires can all be rehomed. I had to cut only one wire and pull a couple apart. I am glad I never had to work on the old bike as...
  23. M

    ITS ALIVE Aussie Build COMPLETE!

    Ah I guess the fun starts now, batteries. I am going to look at whats inside the existing battery case and see if that can be reused with new motor. I may then just have to add a second battery for what I want. I think it was a 36/12 on the old one come to think of it. That used to get me 40-50k...
  24. M

    ITS ALIVE Aussie Build COMPLETE!

    Ok its ordered and paid for. LBCK26481000RN $293 USD Torque arm $18 USD Shipping $152. Paypal fee which is only added at the very end of the process,. $17 all UP $480.13 USD. When doing the conversion, paying in AUD would have been about $70 AUD more than USD in real terms a bit odd. Maybe it...
  25. M

    ITS ALIVE Aussie Build COMPLETE!

    Sounds fair enough. Will do.
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