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What is the correct size inner tube for a pedego interceptor with fat frank tires? I see no markers anywhere on the tire. Any recommendations for replacement tubes and a hardware kit for l9ng distance trips? I want to be prepared and able to change a flat out should the need arise.

A while ago I made a post with the idea to make a USB-C charger for our eBikes/eScooters/eSkates. This lovely community was good enough to financially support me with my idea and we have sucessfully developed the first version of the prototypes. Now I am looking for anybody else who wants to give USB-C charging a try.

For anybody interested make a post here or send me a message directly.

Like before, I offer the charger without profit. The material cost is 50 USD and world-wide shipping is 20 USD. There are only a limited amount of prototypes left so I will send them out first come first served.

To achieve the maximum 240W of charging you will have to mount the charger PCB on a heatsink. A lot of users also mounted it on big metal surfaces that provided adequate cooling. I will provide the charger, and the thermal pad to put in between the charger and the heatsink, you just make the holes and screw it tight.

Here is a picture of the Charger mounted on a heatsink and charging at the 240W of power.

https://preview.redd.it/a66tv3ranw0h1.png?width=770&format=png&auto=webp&s=088e8bd92507f3862a5d25cc250a064f5c0029bf

Here is a link to my initial post where you can read a bit more about the project.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ebikes/comments/1r83wn8/beta_testers_wanted_usb_ebike_charger/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Wish you all happy riding!

I moved into my first apartment in the US and I am trying to set up a simple daily commute without relying on a car. The ride would be about 4 to 6 miles each way with a few mild hills, plus I need to carry the bike up one flight of stairs, so weight and balance matter a lot. I have been looking at entry level commuter e-bikes in the $1200 to $1600 range and trying to understand what actually makes a difference in real use. Torque sensor bikes seem smoother in stop and go traffic compared to basic cadence systems. But I am not sure if that matters more than battery size or frame weight. I also briefly checked some listings on Alibaba just to understand how pricing changes at the low end. But it is hard to judge build quality without long term rider feedback. Most of the guides I read, including comparisons with electric bikes australia setups, made me realize US commuter conditions are more focused on mixed traffic, locking security, and removable batteries. Rn I am leaning toward something simple with decent hill assist, puncture resistant tires, and minimal electronics. What should matter most?

Hey people. I am looking to transition from my normal bike to an e bike that I will be using to get to work. I am extremely new to the ebike world and therefore I have been checking out ebikes on Alibaba and Amazon but I can't quite decide which one would be suited for a beginner. I want something to help me up a nearby hilly area on my way to work. I would like the ebike to be light in weight so that I can carry it up my apartment stairs, easy to charge and it should generate good torque for the hill I just mentioned. For security purposes It should not be very easy to take out the battery. Finally I would like something that is relatively inexpensive and therefore am wondering whether an expensive choice is worth the buy. If expensive comes with everything I have mentioned I could give it a try.I would like to hear your thoughts on which bike is the best for a starter and the best place to get it, bearing in mind some of the areas that I highlighted

especially cost.

I bought a cheap off brand ebike on marketplace and that was my first ebike I road it around my neighborhood and quickly realized it wasn't cut out for where I lived, which is a rural gravel road full of decently hills, so I was looking into getting another in the future that's good at climbing the hills better and abit faster that 15mph