Bzhwindtalker's Blue FR (GNG mid drive)

Great vids,

I'm watching your thread on the gng most as I know you'll test it best :)
Ballsy efforts on the jumps, I thought you'd landed the grassy knoll leap, looks like you did then got a kick back in the other direction.
The gng looks like a really well priced unit, the build quality isn't that much of a problem IMO as long as everything electric holds up well everything else can be modded to a higher standard.
Keep smashing away BZW, sterling work!!!

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parajared said:
are you going to do any mods like the 2nd chain guide mod or beefier spring?
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I only plan a real upgrade of the bb/ cranckset and a better segondary tensionner. Other than that, no issues at stock power.

I received my lipo and i have a dead cell in my 2s pack :evil: 1,34v is way below recoverable. The other 13 cells were fine, 3,82v +-0,01v
I'll look this up this weekend as I have some important exams going on, but this sucks. I don't think 12s will be much fun compared to 16s LIfe or 14s lipo...

Adam
 
I got the new lipo pack working and the leaking cell recovered just fine with no sign of capacity loss or self discharge, good thing. The power incrase was really nice :) I changed the shifter to put it on the left side, and got some new higth quality grips, I now have a really nice and clean control setup. New rear cassete too, the chain does not skip any more even on the low gears. I have one of those cheap volt and AH meters comming in the mail, I did not feel like a cycle analyst would have been at home on such a bike.

I broke the belt today, it had maybe 10-12hours of riding on, not more. The motor bearings also started to make a LOT of noise, I think some water got in and they kinda rusted internally. I sprayed a lot of lithium grease hoping some will get in... The new belt should get there in a few days, It will be way too cold to bring the camera out for most of the week anyway and I would need winter gloves :shock:
 
I have the 475 mm one coming, I don't really see how the smaller one could handle the power with less belt warp, but it may last longer if it does!
I got a new superfat rear tire, with a very soft compound that will be really well suited to trials. I would like to go with a 24 inch rear wheel and a 3" downhill tire but i'll wait to get my wheels back from my old custom build when i'll take it apart. I also got a new helmet, as the old one took too much energy in the last crash :lol: I tryed some full face downhill helmets but i did not like the feeling at all and i don't want to look "gangsta" when i'm just fooling around the campus. I also had an idea about the freewheeling crancks setup and my BB problem, more on that soon! I'm planing some video shooting in the montains this weekend, I hope to get the system back in shape by the middle of the week.
 
New video! Not enougth riding footage, my pov cam really does not like low ligth :/ All my POv footage was unusable because of that, and some of the shots are so grainy! I'm saving up for one of the new gopros... The place I found is probaly a DH track, I spotted some markers on dangerous trees and stuff! Some of the downhill parts where very scary, even with 8" rotors and good hydro brakes.. I pulled 2 hours of riding from my 14s 5Ah pack and I unplugged it at 3,3v per cell. No mechanical issues to report, the bike did great. The chain got off a lot of times but I have no chainguide at all and the bike was bouncing all over the place on rocks :D

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video made me hungry..lol@!
 
great vids :D .im lookin at this drive and im greatful you are putting it through the gears! thanks.

excellent roll during the wipeout!
 
Another source for extra wide BB brackets in europe: http://www.eclipsebikes.com/153mm-bottom-bracket-cartridge-p-996.html?osCsid=eb808392e3f2f7488735a85d8369ef49&currency=EUR
I don`t know anything about the quality yet...
 
pedalski said:
Another source for extra wide BB brackets in europe: http://www.eclipsebikes.com/153mm-bottom-bracket-cartridge-p-996.html?osCsid=eb808392e3f2f7488735a85d8369ef49&currency=EUR
I don`t know anything about the quality yet...
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I bought a couple of these from sickbikeparts.com. Their long on the wrong side, made for gas motor conversions. I kept them anyway, may be able to press/move the bearings.

@Bzhwindtalker: Nice video work my man. Are you studying cinematography by any chance? You have the talent! Thanks for this link from the other thread. You're dealing with issues I can relate to. My homemade chain guide broke due to side-to-side chain slap. May have to go with the roller set-up. Meanwhile, I'll just continue street testing while you and Christerljung get all the bugs worked out. Thank you for your efforts, much appreciated!
 
I have one of these too, they are useless for our apps and have an inconfortable disymetry!
However thanks for the link, I always forget about this website for mid drive parts in EU...

Cyclebutt said:
Are you studying cinematography by any chance?
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I'm not, it's just a hobby I share with my brother. I'm on my 3rd year of mechanical Engineering.
 
Qwiksand said:
Love the videos! What cameras are you using?
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Thanks! I use a rd 32II camera and a 550d (T2I)
I saw you kona build, looks cool with that golden motor inruner!

I mounted the 450mm belt, it's really tigth but seems to hold (limited testing). Looks pretty cool.
I went back home and got my 24" wide wheels back, and my 180mm travel forks too. I got them on the bike and what a differance :shock: the bike is way more nimble and "moto" feel, but still pedals nice. It trials HEAPS better. I learned some new tricks ;) I broke the chain 3 times on the last ride, but what a ride, wheeleying at 45kmh on a 25kg bike is awesome! I will probably get a 3" rear tire to replace the 2.6 duro leopard I have in the back for more wheely control, but it's already way better than with te 26".
However I have a problem, my formula brake is not compatible with my fork as it is POST mount and the bomber I had before is IS... I can't find the rigth adapter and the formula brakes mount is non-standard :x So I ride without front brake for now haha
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Best thing I have ever ridden. And that includes girlfriends.
 
bzhwindtalker said:
Best thing I have ever ridden. And that includes girlfriends.
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you aren't riding the village bicycle, but i bet she gets about abit.

loving the progress bzhwindtalker
 
Toorbough ULL-Zeveigh said:
then you haven't taken a ride up the dirt road young windtalker.
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Well to each their own I guess!


I got the 219 chain drive working and went for a small ride out in the snow today :

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It was really fun and the bike works way better with the wide 24" wheels and the longer travel forks.

Adam
 
Some pics from the ride in the snow :
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Frame grabs :
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The GNG really makes a good trials plateform. The thing haz torque, especially with the 11-60t primary drive and 14s lipo. I can't ride more, hands are on the edge of destruction with blisters from too much riding...
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Sounds like a great setup. Your hands look like my old windsufing days sailing all week in Maui. Wear some gloves.
 
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