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Forum: Recumbent
02-07-22, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1,046
Views: 497,080
Posted By andychrist

You bet you are! ADC of Recycled Recumbents fame...

You bet you are! ADC of Recycled Recumbents fame recommended your services to me when building my first recumbent, a Mach 2. Purchased a 20” front wheel with a Vuelta hub from your site and it’s...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-05-22, 02:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,415
Posted By andychrist

WIKE vs Wandertec Trailer Wheel

Anybody here know whether the part around the axle that protrudes from the hub of the Wandertec Bongo Bike Cargo Trailer Wheel is removable so that it would fit the receivers that WIKE uses for their...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-16-22, 07:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 653
Posted By andychrist

You program the display with your bike’s wheel...

You program the display with your bike’s wheel size, just as you’d do with any bike computer. Hub motors have built-in speedometers but mid drives utilize a remote speed sensor.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-07-21, 11:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By andychrist

I’ve had good luck ordering from Greenergia....

I’ve had good luck ordering from Greenergia. Haven’t purchased their TSDZ2 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/353543460961?hash=item5250d51861:g:0wQAAOSw2iZhOcmZ), but ordered a BBSHD from them and it arrived...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-02-21, 05:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,372
Posted By andychrist

I’m with 2old, and quite prefer having the...

I’m with 2old, and quite prefer having the [half]twist throttle on the left side so as not to interfere with shifting on the right. Though I’ve got both right and left half twists on my dual hub...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-30-21, 12:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,315
Posted By andychrist

Ouch! Sure wish ebike batteries came with...

Ouch!

Sure wish ebike batteries came with with built in carrying handles. Can’t understand why they don’t.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-25-21, 04:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,382
Posted By andychrist

There’s also the TSDZ2 that (unlike Bafang)...

There’s also the TSDZ2 that (unlike Bafang) features built in torque sensing, which I assume is how the Bosch operates. But that unit is prone to overheating, its throttle operation leaves a lot to...
Forum: Recumbent
10-23-21, 02:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,729
Posted By andychrist

You might want to check the serial number under...

You might want to check the serial number under the BB for the date that Stratus was manufactured. There were a couple of recalls on earlier models, one for the defective welded riser, another having...
Forum: Recumbent
10-11-21, 07:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,516
Posted By andychrist

Schwalbe Marathon with Green Guard, 20x 1.75...

Schwalbe Marathon with Green Guard, 20x 1.75 75psi (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00277MJTO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

You can probably find them much cheaper at BikeInn...
Forum: Recumbent
10-03-21, 04:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,729
Posted By andychrist

RANS is no more. The remaining company is only...

RANS is no more. The remaining company is only making the Phoenix and no longer supports legacy models such as the Stratus. So if you are looking at one of those make sure it is a late issue...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-23-21, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 602
Posted By andychrist

You actually need to get both beads into the...

You actually need to get both beads into the channel on one side of the rim so that they can lift over the edge on the other side. When unseating heavy duty tires at home I use spring clamps to press...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-12-21, 07:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,295
Posted By andychrist

I live in similar terrain and have been riding...

I live in similar terrain and have been riding DIY ebikes for the past year. From my experience, I’d recommend at least a 1000W system in order to maintain a minimum of ~14mph up the steepest hills...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-06-21, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 663
Posted By andychrist

It’s dual drive, with a TSDZ2 crank drive...

It’s dual drive, with a TSDZ2 crank drive powering the rear wheel. But the TongShen with Open Source Firmware is pretty crappy so the Bafang front hub actually does most of the heavy lifting. 2.4”...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-01-21, 06:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,078
Posted By andychrist

Well you would need a super strong headset and...

Well you would need a super strong headset and steel fork with fender eyelets to support a pair of GrinTech TorqArms V2, to handle that kind of power from a front hub!

It’s not too difficult to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-01-21, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,240
Posted By andychrist

Hostel Shoppe can put together a 20” rear hub...

Hostel Shoppe can put together a 20” rear hub drive (https://hostelshoppe.com/collections/electric-assist/products/electric-bike-outfitters-burly-20-8sp-48v-kit). They are actually a recumbent...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-01-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,240
Posted By andychrist

20” hub drives have different windings and spoke...

20” hub drives have different windings and spoke counts from 26 or 700C wheels. Unfortunately, AFAIK, Bafang does not offer any 20” rear hub drives, only front ones, so not currently an option for...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-25-21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,912
Posted By andychrist

Schwalbe Marathon Green Guard tires are available...

Schwalbe Marathon Green Guard tires are available in 16x1.75 50-70psi. Price in the US kinda eye watering but can be found either at Bike24 or BikeInn for cheap, just that shipping is around $20 a...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-22-21, 02:28 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 400,208
Posted By andychrist

Glad your new Burley Bee worked out for you,...

Glad your new Burley Bee worked out for you, Brad! That was the first trailer I ever had, given to me for free by a neighbor whose kid had out grown it ages before. Since then I’ve burned through two...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-22-21, 09:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 904
Posted By andychrist

Well Robert this was a recent purchase of the...

Well Robert this was a recent purchase of the TSDZ2 with OSF from Eco Cycles and I chose the right half twist throttle from their list of available options, so there’s no reason it shouldn’t work. I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-20-21, 11:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,393
Posted By andychrist

Yes I know and have searched fruitlessly. Anyway...

Yes I know and have searched fruitlessly. Anyway as has often been the case recently, ES is currently down for the count. :(

But I did find out how to access the configuration menu, only to have...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-20-21, 08:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,393
Posted By andychrist

I shouldn’t have to, the TSDZ2 OSF comes...

I shouldn’t have to, the TSDZ2 OSF comes pre-flashed (obviously!)

Unless I have to connect it to a computer over USB to access those settings which would be freely available on a standard...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-20-21, 05:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,393
Posted By andychrist

TSDZ2 OSF Configuration Menu?

Could anybody here knowledgeable about the TSDZ2 OSF please explain how to access the hidden menus to input wheel size, speed limit, etc. I’ve already contacted support at EcoCycles but to no avail....
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-19-21, 08:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 904
Posted By andychrist

TSDZ2 Throttle

Just installed a TSDZ2 OSF on my newest bike. On the stand, the right half twist throttle seemed to work fine but on the road it has just about no power at all, temperature gauge keeps flashing red...
Forum: Recumbent
08-17-21, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,629
Posted By andychrist

That’s funny, I thought Cuomo was hoisted by his...

That’s funny, I thought Cuomo was hoisted by his own petard.
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-16-21, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1,065
Views: 1,044,453
Posted By andychrist

Didn’t know that about the TSDZ2, thought it was...

Didn’t know that about the TSDZ2, thought it was the most up to date model.

So is yours also the earlier 36V?

This is my latest build with a 52V TSDZ2 OSF, plus a 48V 500W Bafang 20” front hub...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-15-21, 10:24 PM
Replies: 1,065
Views: 1,044,453
Posted By andychrist

[/list] Huh? Is there something special about...

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Huh? Is there something special about that throttle as opposed to the options available with the TSDZ2? Because the half-twist throttle I got with mine seems to work fine, at least with the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-15-21, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 663
Posted By andychrist

Redundo, my latest ecumbent cargo bike

Meet Redundo (https://www.flickr.com/photos/38426223@N05/albums/72157719738552530/with/51380606051/), my latest dual drive ecumbent from a RANS Stratus LE frame with 500W 48V Bafang 20” front hub,...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-15-21, 03:58 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 400,208
Posted By andychrist

The “Classic” plastic assembly was just made for...

The “Classic” plastic assembly was just made for bikes without QR skewers.
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-06-21, 10:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 962
Posted By andychrist

Actually David I think Chuckles nailed it....

Actually David I think Chuckles nailed it. Bafang’s PAS sensor functions more like an on/off switch and is notoriously poor at syncing with the rider’s cadence, while its throttle performs well...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-06-21, 08:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 962
Posted By andychrist

That’s the same front hub setup I have on my dual...

That’s the same front hub setup I have on my dual drive ecumbent, only mine came from Bluenergia rather than Greenergia. Haven’t experienced an identical problem but never installed the PAS sensors,...
Forum: Recumbent
08-05-21, 05:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,174
Posted By andychrist

I think the Stratus LE is your best bet. Accepts...

I think the Stratus LE is your best bet. Accepts the widest tires with room left for fenders, easy to mount an Ibera rear disc rack too. RANS is selling off XL frames...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-19-21, 04:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,151
Posted By andychrist

While it’s not especially heavy duty, I built up...

While it’s not especially heavy duty, I built up my ecumbent cargo bike “Blutus” from a [sparkle blue] RANS Stratus XP incorporating dual Bafang 500W hub drives. So it kinda exceeds the legal limit...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-14-21, 02:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,275
Posted By andychrist

Marcus, which Bafang mid drive are you planning...

Marcus, which Bafang mid drive are you planning to install, a BBSO2B or BBSHD?

Still don’t think you’d understand the nature of e-assist. Those motors can continuously put out 3-4x more power than...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-14-21, 12:34 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 400,208
Posted By andychrist

Just remodeled my salvaged Burley Nomad with a...

Just remodeled my salvaged Burley Nomad with a new bed and black Rubbermaid 35-Gallon ActionPacker (https://www.flickr.com/photos/38426223@N05/albums/72157719575109415/with/51307317406/).
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-14-21, 08:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,275
Posted By andychrist

You might also consider upgrading your chain to...

You might also consider upgrading your chain to something like this one designed for electric bikes (https://www.ebay.com/itm/401572173926?hash=item5d7f911866:g:9BAAAOSwFAdfUTgU). It will resist...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-14-21, 05:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,275
Posted By andychrist

Yes you are. E-assist multiplies your own...

Yes you are.

E-assist multiplies your own power so you don’t need such small chain rings.

I run 40/32/22 x 11-40 on my unassisted bike, and barely make it up the steepest hills in the lowest...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-13-21, 04:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,625
Posted By andychrist

Amen to that, brother!

Amen to that, brother!
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-13-21, 03:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,085
Posted By andychrist

We Americans verb all our nouns.

We Americans verb all our nouns.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-13-21, 03:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,085
Posted By andychrist

I transitioned to e-bikes and am never going back.

I transitioned to e-bikes and am never going back.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-13-21, 03:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,625
Posted By andychrist

Well the wires coming out of the Bafang are...

Well the wires coming out of the Bafang are fairly narrow gauge. I’m trying to solder in 12AWG, which from what I’ve read is a lot more demanding in terms of heat needed to apply. Would have ordered...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-13-21, 01:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,625
Posted By andychrist

What gauge wire were you using?

What gauge wire were you using?
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-13-21, 09:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,625
Posted By andychrist

So I opted for the RadioShack 150/230W Soldering...

So I opted for the RadioShack 150/230W Soldering Gun. A little more powerful than Wall-Lenk’s 150/100W, but not the overkill of their 150/400W.

Will post back with results.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-12-21, 12:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,625
Posted By andychrist

So am vacillating between these three: ...

So am vacillating between these three:

RadioShack Dual-Heat Soldering Gun (https://www.radioshack.com/products/dual-heat-soldering-gun-with-light)

Wall-Lenk 150/100W Soldering Gun...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-05-21, 07:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,045
Posted By andychrist

Have you checked with the vendor from whom you...

Have you checked with the vendor from whom you bought the 750W Rear Fat kit? Good possibility they can get the part to you pretty quick even if it is not listed for sale in their store.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-05-21, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,045
Posted By andychrist

Maybe something like this...

Maybe something like this (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001809062359.html?algo_pvid=96818481-8ade-4d31-b86f-5cc6280123d9&algo_exp_id=96818481-8ade-4d31-b86f-5cc6280123d9-4)?

If it’s 750W,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-04-21, 10:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,625
Posted By andychrist

Yeah I already own one of those gooseneck stands,...

Yeah I already own one of those gooseneck stands, got it on Amazon. Am through with HF, everything I’ve purchased from them has been wildly poor quality/defective.

Haven’t had any problems with...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-04-21, 09:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,625
Posted By andychrist

Because the tip on the unit I have now is bent...

Because the tip on the unit I have now is bent and worn out and can’t be replaced.

Will consider Hakko, for some reason none of their products appeared when I searched Amazon before.

Thanks!
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-04-21, 07:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,625
Posted By andychrist

Which one? They make so many different models. ...

Which one? They make so many different models.

I already have a station whose soldering tip is fused and cannot be removed, so only need an iron.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-03-21, 08:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,625
Posted By andychrist

Recent reviews all say the new Wellers are crap....

Recent reviews all say the new Wellers are crap. Insides rattle, trigger is difficult to hold and the guns don’t last long.

Is the Radio Shack any good?
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-03-21, 05:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,625
Posted By andychrist

Question Any decent soldering irons/guns?

Title says it all.

Now that Weller is manufacturing their products in Mexico seems impossible to find a quality, pro soldering tool.

Can any of you guys recommend one for XT90 connectors/12 AWG...
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