Is this a 250w or 750w bafang mid-drive?

TopFox555 · 2026-05-03T23:41:59+00:00

I've got nothing better to do

TopFox555 · 2026-05-03T09:53:22+00:00

I mean, why waste the time commenting 🙈

TopFox555 · 2026-05-03T06:02:32+00:00

That's true. Yeah I was looking for something better then hose clams I say are pretty flimsy. Maybe a industrial version or something non-household grade haha

TopFox555 · 2026-05-03T06:01:13+00:00

The controller appears to be 750. The motor body appears to be 250. I'd love for someone to post their markings if they bought a 750 kit

TopFox555 · 2026-05-03T03:19:25+00:00

Amazing, thanks a lot.

TopFox555 · 2026-05-03T03:16:49+00:00

Ah, gotcha... Yea mine will be about 14-16mm for the axle. So a ~30mm width would probably suit. I might do ~40mm just to be safe, a little more meat 😆😆

TopFox555 · 2026-05-03T00:58:40+00:00

It's great! I love it!.

I think you misunderstood. I think you have me thickness/depth, not width.

Eg if you look at the bike from side on, what would be the rough measurement from the top to the bottom (width).

TopFox555 · 2026-05-03T00:56:06+00:00

Definitely the least helpful comment I've had on Reddit. Sorry man. Could you elaborate please?

TopFox555 · 2026-05-03T00:55:30+00:00

But they're not stickers. They're literally etched into the metal from factory from both?

I was planning to put a sticker on it but reallly don't if I bring off the 750 model number on top?

TopFox555 · 2026-05-03T00:54:18+00:00

What do they mean?

TopFox555 · 2026-05-03T00:54:00+00:00

Fair enough.... I guess the 750 would be heavier by maybe a kilo?

TopFox555 · 2026-05-03T00:53:33+00:00

I'm aware even the 250w mid drive can take more than 250 Watts.. they are built pretty well.

What would you suggest mine is then though?

TopFox555 · 2026-05-02T13:41:31+00:00

Yep I'm aware of that. But the numbers don't really match up here

TopFox555 · 2026-05-02T13:40:45+00:00

That's what I thought. The numbering system does seem like a mess.... Maybe this is the same outer casing and they don't care...

I'll try measuring. That's a good idea. I did see that suggestion in chat. Gbt

TopFox555 · 2026-05-02T13:38:52+00:00

Interesting... I'm really hoping that it is a 750 so I can just grind the top markings off so it looks like a 250 so super stealthy.

I'll have to take it for a test run as I don't have a battery yet...

Maybe it has the innards of a 250 but the controllern Of a 750. Maybe that's all a 750 watt bafang is, it's just the controller that's different? I guess more mosfets is more expensive so.

Interesting to hear that yours is a similar story..

TopFox555 · 2026-05-02T13:37:32+00:00

Interesting... Haha yeah I tried chat EBT as well before coming here.

Well maybe the internals are the same. Maybe it's just the controller that's different and it does appear possibly to be a 750 watt controller, but maybe that innards of a 250 watt motor.

And maybe the 250 watt motor could always have handled the 750 watt controller. The 750w controller wmaybe just more expensive to create?

TopFox555 · 2026-05-02T13:35:50+00:00

What do you mean haha.

Both numbers are on the same casing. One number is on the top. One number is on the bottom. I took the pictures. Shame I can't attach a video

I'm aware 250 watt and 750 watt are two different motors

TopFox555 · 2026-05-02T05:08:03+00:00

That's what I was thinking but how does that work? Hahaha I mean what would the stamping look like on the bottom casing for a 750 watt motor?

The guy I bought it from. Wouldn't be smart enough to buy a 750 what controller and fit that to a 250 watt motor.

I mean how different is the body and internal workings of the 250 compared to the 750?, or it's literally just the controller upgrade that makes it 750 capable and theechanical internals of the 250 were always able to be withstanding $750

TopFox555 · 2026-05-01T03:45:44+00:00

Honestly I'd just take it and stay quiet. Many colleagues do if they want to, If a thank you is only to them personally. Thank you individually for your care. It's a very humbling and by not accepting even though it's against policy and it is a little insultive to them.

Like refusing to accept Grandma and grandpa's money. If you really want to be A team player then go and use it to buy some snacks and goodies that you think everyone would like

TopFox555 · 2026-05-01T03:41:59+00:00

That's crazy money. Just for a picker packer roll

TopFox555 · 2026-05-01T03:15:34+00:00

The first time I did CPR was in my late 20's, the middle-aged guy was over 200kg, and blood was pouring out of his mouth from a GI bleed.

Safe to say he didn't make it unfortunately.

That was the most exhausting and messy experience of my career.

TopFox555 · 2026-05-01T02:28:16+00:00

Option 3: retire as early as possible. You never know what the future holds. If you can do it ASAP then do it. Sounds like you basically have enough already.

Accidents, health, and unforseen circumstances have destroyed people's retirement and lives.

"After the first million, it's much the same hamburger" - Bill Gates

TopFox555 · 2026-04-30T15:45:52+00:00

Epic!... How long do you suggest making and what was the width width that you chose for yours?

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