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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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I am configuring the controller settings for a 12-inch and 16-inch kids' electric balance bike (intended for ages 3-9). The Issue: Toddlers often treat the throttle as an on/off switch. They twist it ...
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I've been working on converting my bike to an e-bike. I'm aware that there is a 20mm gap between the motor and the chainring. I bought a braze-on adapter from IRD that extends the reach of the ...
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I understand that e-bike batteries are often rated by voltage (V) and capacity (Ah or Wh). My current e-bike has a 36 V 10 Ah (360 Wh) battery, and I’m considering upgrading to a 36 V 20 Ah (720 Wh) ...
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My ebike wiring has broken in an inaccessble place. What tools do I need to order to access whereever the wiring is so I can replace the wires? There are no bike shops in my locale so I may need to ...
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I’m troubleshooting an e-bike with a rear hub motor that refuses to power up when connected to a controller, but the motor itself appears to be functional. The hub motor spins normally when connected ...
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I am buying a replacement controller for my e-bike on Ubuy, and I want to confirm compatibility before ordering. {I did a continuity test from the battery and confirmed that the controller's ICs were ...
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For my normal commute (way in and way back), I use about 50% of my e-bike's Ni-Li battery. I always have safely enough charge for two commutes, because somehow the 0-5% interval certainly has an extra ...
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I have 2 ebike batteries that I would like to reuse. They both have this 6pin connector that I cannot find the type of. Can anyone help me out?
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I have an MTB-style E-bike with 26" 19mm wheel rims (measured as 19.3mm with digital calipers). I currently use Maxxis Pace 26 x 2.1 tyres (not tubeless), which I inflate to around 30 psi for the ...
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I just got a new Cannondale E-Bike. This is my first e-bike, and I would like to get the most out of it. I don't know anything about what to change in the bike. I would love to use it for a 20-mile ...
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I own a Phoenix X1 electric mountain bike, purchased from a local supplier. I am looking to extend its range by adding a second battery. The stock specifications confirm a 36V/350W brushless motor and ...
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Can anyone identify this bike? It came with no manual and no markings I can see.
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I bought a M5 Max and got a second battery. How do I install it so both batteries power the bike?
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On the Bosch e-bike battery PowerTube 500 there is an empty space of about 6x6x6cm, possibly to allow a larger battery to fit into the space on the bike. This space is covered by a 6cm wide rubber ...
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The battery on my Rayleigh dover pre 2019 has died. The battery part number is NKY306B2 8Ah. Will a battery from the updated Dover Leeds model fit? If possible, can I buy the battery and without the ...
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