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In the United States, the number of electric vehicles has quickly become the new choice for mobility. Electric scooters and e-bikes help commuters and tourists get around and explore, but with that co...

You need to start exercising more than just your thumb : Bafang 1000W ultra torque sensing mid driveHere I am again at the Bafang HQ spending several hours a day sitting in traffic. How do people live...

Electric Bike Motors Explained: Mid-Drive vs HubWhether you are researching a multitude of electric bike configurations currently on the market, or trying to decide between different OUKA models, the ...

Hall sensors are in most eBike motors, but not all. Ever heard of them and wondered what they are? They are magnetic sensors which help the controller to know what the position the motor is in as it t...

Lithium iron phosphate battery eight advantages and shortcomingsLithium iron phosphate battery, refers to the use of lithium iron phosphate as a cathode material lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion batte...

One of customer who ordered 36v 15.6Ah Samsung cells 2600mah downtube battery which has extra output cable 12v 1A. And BMS 30A like the following photos.The thinner cable is 12v 1A for front and rear ...

Freewheel or cassette (gear fittings)?When choosing a rear wheel kit, you need to work out what type of gear fitting you have, there are two types – freewheel, or cassette.You should choose a rear mot...

Do I need a torque arm?This is a very short blog post, because the answer is YES! you should always use a torque arm for safety. If you don’t there is a risk even with a lower power motor that it will...

One of the common questions we get, is what is a brushless motor? And customers requiring support to understand whether they have a brushless motor on their bike or not.Almost every eBike these days u...

Top speedIn line with this, we offer our 250W kits configurable to a 25kph speed limit on request. However it is the eBike builder’s discretion to choose whether they want a legal on-road bike or an o...

Which Motor Cable do I need?Quick guide to help you choose your motor cable:Getting a replacement motor cable for an eBike project is often a big problem as there are so many variations out there. Luc...

Geared v.s. Direct Drive eBike motorsWe often get asked what is the difference between geared motors and direct drive motors?From the outside of a motor, you can’t see much difference between the two...

Most electric bike motors use hall sensors to determine the motor position and help the controller to drive the motor correctly.This blog gives a simplified explanation as to how this motor control wo...

A very common technical question we get is regarding the difference between hall control and no hall control, when talking about brushless motor controllers for ebikes.It’s important because you need ...

People often assume that an electric bicycle will have regenerative braking, or that it will charge up as you pedal. Both assumptions are incorrect, and in this blog post we explain to you why.“Does i...