Questions tagged [electric-bike]
Electric Bike (e-bike) specific issues, including batteries, controllers, chargers, and motors -- as well as the legal or social issues surrounding their use. Not for liquid fuel bike kits.
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Would electric shifting improve Shimano Alfine 8 ebike durability
I'm considering buying a powerful e-bike (Zen Photon Pro) and installing a Shimano Alfine 8, but I'm worried that the powerful mid drive motor might damage the hub. Would using Di2 electric shifting ...
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Motor makes a very strong grinding noise under specific conditions
I recently bought an EUENI FXH009, very affordable chinese ebike. I'm very happy with it, it's very nice for the price but there seems to be some kind of problem with the motor.
When accelerating ...
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hitch for trailer for ebike
I just recently bought a TerraTrike Maverick with an EBO 48v Cruiser e-bike kit. And even more recently bought a dog trailer, that I THINK came with parts standard for a non-ebike... or at least a ...
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COB type "be-seen" lights powered from external pack (USB or 12v ebike power)
this question is about the many small and light usb-rechargeable COB "wide strip" type lights which have a day-flash mode, for all-round DRL type visibility in bright sunlight. I've ...
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Motor sometimes not engaging on a moustach lundi 27.5 with bosch performance line motor
The issue I'm encountering sounds similar to Riese Muller with Bosch performance CX not engaging immediately - but may be slightly different.
In a little more detail:
The bike usually starts fine, but ...
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Is it possible to use a smaller width tube to fit a significantly larger width tire?
Would a 20"x1.75"x2.25"width tube possibly work on my 20x4.0" fat tire E-Bike???
I was hoping that I could temporarily use this tube just to get up to the store to buy a 20x4.0&...
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What are easy connectors for ebike lights cables?
Yesterday I went back to my office bike shelter to discover the light mounting tab is broken, so I can see very well what is lying on the right side of the road, but not the road itself.
Luckily, a ...
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Alright to leave or use electric bicycle in rain
Are electric bicycles waterproof to the extend that we can leave them in the rain for a day or few or ride it in rain or wash it with a standard home hose on normal pressure and soap?
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Electrical Assistance Control Unit Malfunctioning After Accident
Recently, I was involved in an accident while riding an o2feel electric bike. Since then, I've been experiencing some issues with the bike's electrical system. When I pedal forward, the bike emits ...
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Is it possible to add the hardwired Garmin eRTL615 to the Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0?
I have a Specialized Turbo Vado 4.0 Step-Thru. I'd like to add a Garmin rear radar unit to it. While the battery-powered RTL515 should work no problem, the ebike-specific, hardwired Garmin eRTL615 ...
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Standards in e-bike electrics
The research I've undertaken seems to lead to this statement, "There are no standards in e-bike controller wiring", it's a free for all! My question is: Is there any organization pushing for ...
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E-bike battery placement on the seat tube
when reading articles about location of battery placement on e-bikes, i don't seem to find seat tube being discussed anywhere. This is however exactly where Ecoride, a Swedish e-bike brand, places ...
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Does attaching a trailer to a dropper post damage it?
I would like to purchase a trailer for my new bike. It is a Canyon Spectral:ON CF7 with a dropper post/telescopic saddle. My goal is to go shopping for groceries with my bike.
Now, I had a trailer for ...
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fried e-bike controller. replaced with stock part but still doesn't work
I fried my e- bike controller (jasion) but when I replaced it my bike still doesn't work. I have double checked all the connections and think that maybe the display is the problem. HELP!
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Ebike-pedalling too fast
I have a Basis Osprey folding bike. It has a rear wheel hub and small wheels as per most folding bikes. It was a gift so please don't suggest I bought the wrong bike. When going along in full power on ...
