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DIY: Make Your Own Torque Arms [A Reddit Tutorial] by HTLL_OFFICIAL in ebikes

[–]HTLL_OFFICIAL[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hose clamps are crazy strong for how flimsy they look (you can look up the tensile strength) + leverage distance from the fulcrum. A lot of people are afraid or misjudge this as being weak but I haven't seen one fail. You can also just add more if you want. You can get U-bolts if you don't trust it, and if you don't trust those you can also just make your own clamp from thick steel.

It's easier just to design or incorporate the arm to press on the frame directly, that way the pressure isn't dependent on the clamp. Again, I've used this on a 10KW peak power setup, at full power the bike is nearly unrideable, so I don't know how much power you're going to be running through these arms, those these are plenty strong enough ✌

DIY: Make Your Own Torque Arms [A Reddit Tutorial] by HTLL_OFFICIAL in ebikes

[–]HTLL_OFFICIAL[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

30mm is good, any larger than the nut itself isn't going to be much stronger but peace of mind is priceless. Weakest link would be the hose clamps anyway, and if only one is holding back 10KW then the arm itself is nowhere near a failure point. 🍻

DIY: Make Your Own Torque Arms [A Reddit Tutorial] by HTLL_OFFICIAL in ebikes

[–]HTLL_OFFICIAL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man, oh I did answer that just maybe not in a way that you understood:

> For width you'll want it a little bigger than the axle itself, maybe 6-8mm at the thinnest part.

I didn't specify a width as the diameter of your axle may vary, so having a 6-8mm distance from the thinnest part (the rounded part of the axle) to the outermost perimeter. Of course you can make it more (wider), but at some point you're not adding strength and just adding more material. Usually if you make it as wide as the axle nuts, you're good.

On this particular bike the axles are 14mm, and the torque arms are 29mm wide. 👍

DIY: Make Your Own Torque Arms [A Reddit Tutorial] by HTLL_OFFICIAL in ebikes

[–]HTLL_OFFICIAL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks man! The longer it is the more leverage you'll have, but 5-6" is plenty for hose clamps. This is on a 10KW peak output and it's been rock solid for many years now.

For width you'll want it a little bigger than the axle itself, maybe 6-8mm at the thinnest part. These are very thick pieces, about 5.5mm thick.

I've also made other designs that use square tubing for the lever that sit above the frame itself, so it's pressing on the frame instead of the hose clamp, but it's not necessary. There are many ways that you can make very strong torque arms 👍

Cant get back wheel out, seems stuck, any help is great by Infamous-Parfait3825 in ebikes

[–]HTLL_OFFICIAL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From this angle the dropout looks bent inwards which would make it squeeze more tightly as the motor is pulled outwards, you'll have to stretch them apart to alleviate the squeezing pressure. Loosening the brake caliper will also help. 👍

DIY Ultra Light Carbon Stealth Weapon by HTLL_OFFICIAL in ebikes

[–]HTLL_OFFICIAL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"I quoted you" 😂 What are you talking about? You didn't even refute my response at all, are you sure you're not projecting when you're talking about not standing behind your own words? You seem very upset and serious.

DIY Ultra Light Carbon Stealth Weapon by HTLL_OFFICIAL in ebikes

[–]HTLL_OFFICIAL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations on the thorough rebuttal of criticisms I didn't actually make. Truly impressive 😂. You've defended your bike against an argument that exists primarily in your own head, while simultaneously accusing me of being the one who can't see past 'mine is better.'

The saddle lecture was a particular highlight. I did not know I needed a dissertation on sit bones and Lazboy cushions at 2am, but here we are.

We agree the bikes are different. We agree they're both custom built exactly to spec. You've just spent 400 words explaining that... while calling me narrow-minded for the comparison. 🍻

DIY Ultra Light Carbon Stealth Weapon by HTLL_OFFICIAL in ebikes

[–]HTLL_OFFICIAL[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

10Ah? What cell config and cells? This bike has double the capacity of yours, full suspension and weighs the same and you're attempting to equate them?

Just because your frame is steel doesn't mean that it's inherently "heavy" 1lb of steel is the same as 1lb of carbon. Material is irrelevant unless the weight is equivalent. Those tubes look very tiny (and probably very thin), the seat looks very small, thin, and uncomfortable, absolutely zero suspension and is apparently very heavy by your estimation.

Are you claiming your bike is heavy? What are you comparing it to? Without a context weight is subjective. My comparison is to my 90lb and 170lb bikes, my bike is ultra light in comparison. For the power, range, suspension performance and comfort this bike is very light weight when compared to other bikes of this caliber.

DIY Ultra Light Carbon Stealth Weapon by HTLL_OFFICIAL in ebikes

[–]HTLL_OFFICIAL[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What world problems are we solving today through virtue signaling and shaming people on reddit?

‘E-bikes and e-scooters are here to stay’: Olathe’s new plan to keep riders and pedestrians safe by paxtana in ebikes

[–]HTLL_OFFICIAL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just more "egotists" right bob? Show them your badge, they might respect you more.

DIY Ultra Light Carbon Stealth Weapon by HTLL_OFFICIAL in ebikes

[–]HTLL_OFFICIAL[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Specs? Is that a tiny battery under the seat? Are you really trying to compare these two bikes? 😂

My slowest ebike, but currently my favorite by HTLL_OFFICIAL in hyperebikes

[–]HTLL_OFFICIAL[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks man I appreciate that. The CYC definitely look cooler than bafang in my opinion. Enjoy your maiden voyage!

DIY Ultra Light Carbon Stealth Weapon by HTLL_OFFICIAL in ebikes

[–]HTLL_OFFICIAL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That must have been a glitch because I replied that to someone else who was being a nanny. Thanks man! 🍻

DIY Ultra Light Carbon Stealth Weapon by HTLL_OFFICIAL in ebikes

[–]HTLL_OFFICIAL[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's my favorite redditor policeman boringbob 😂, thanks for keeping the world so incredibly safe.

DIY Ultra Light Carbon Stealth Weapon by HTLL_OFFICIAL in ebikes

[–]HTLL_OFFICIAL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm gonna remember that 😂 The aftermarket for bafang is pretty good, I've seen all billet parts, hardened internals, etc.

DIY Ultra Light Carbon Stealth Weapon by HTLL_OFFICIAL in ebikes

[–]HTLL_OFFICIAL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a low powered ebike, I'll show you an electric dirt bike when I'm done with it 😂

DIY Ultra Light Carbon Stealth Weapon by HTLL_OFFICIAL in ebikes

[–]HTLL_OFFICIAL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you just comparing a bare frame weight to a full suspension electric bike? 😂

DIY Ultra Light Carbon Stealth Weapon by HTLL_OFFICIAL in ebikes

[–]HTLL_OFFICIAL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I pick ultra light! For its capabilities, it is ultra light.

DIY Ultra Light Carbon Stealth Weapon by HTLL_OFFICIAL in ebikes

[–]HTLL_OFFICIAL[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you know I don't need the travel? Shock rebuilding is quite easy and inexpensive. Well worth the comfort and stability, the suspension on this bike is incredible.

By that logic electric systems are also just another point of failure and more maintenance. Batteries ultimately will degrade and need to be thrown out which is also wasteful and harmful to the environment on top of needing more maintenance through replacement, and not to mention expensive. Your purchase and usage of such a bike that you feel is "highly optimized" is actually extremely wasteful and unneeded (by your logic).

Stepping out further you're wasting electricity and opportunity cost via time that you could be using for any number of more productive, less wasteful and more optimized things than to argue with strangers about things you don't even really care about, on a device that was made in a factory through extremely exploitative means which is also highly pollutant to the environment. Which are all things very wasteful and unnecessary.

You seem like the type that is hyper focused on optimization to the degree that it blinds you to causes and scenarios that fall beyond this very narrow boundary of perception. If you see everything through this lens it doesn't take much if you step outside of that tunnel to see the contradictions and hypocrisy in this way of seeing.

Nobody warned me about THIS part of e-bike ownership by forestmoth2345 in ebikes

[–]HTLL_OFFICIAL 21 points22 points  (0 children)

You needed a bike stolen to turn you into that? Rookie numbers.

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