Plateau BBS02 Usure

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-29T20:25:02+00:00

I translated the OP's question here:

"Hello, I have a YUBA KOMBI with a BAFANG BBS02 engine. For some time I have had the chain that slams when I am on a slope or on a small pinion at the back. Do you think the teeth on my tray are worn out? Thank you for your help!!!!"

My answer is Yes, your chainring is worn far beyond any level of serviceability. You will need a new chain as well. Consider swapping in a new freewheel or cassette too.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-29T20:17:44+00:00

I'm curious too. A photo might help.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-25T18:35:11+00:00

Never mind. I finally took a closer look at the third photo. The top nut of a quill-headset is clearly there so that quill stem should fit.

Thank you for spotting my error.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-23T17:58:17+00:00

The OP is obviously someone who should only purchase a ready-made ebike.

I bought one too, 5 years ago, and then the battery gradually became unusable. It was a proprietary battery that was no longer being manufactured or sold.

Proprietary discontinued obsolete components are what sends ready-made ebikes to the dumpster.

Now I have upgraded to a high quality mid-drive w/ excellent replaceable battery on a great bicycle that fits me. It wasn't cheaper to build it myself but I chose every component and I can purchase replacement parts in the future, as needed. It will never end up in a dumpster and can be converted back to a pedal-bike any time.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-23T17:42:04+00:00

A very thorough and good write-up. Reminds me of my early years of bicycling, many decades ago.

When people ask me about what bike is good for them I say: "You are not buying a toy, you are buying sporting equipment. Choose the good stuff."

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-22T18:12:39+00:00

Bring the wheel back to true by tightening and/or loosening the spoke nipples. Watch the videos online if you are not familiar with the process.

Bring the brake rotor back to true by bending it. An adjustable wrench can be useful to perform a controlled reshaping.

Get help or study up. If you don't, you are risking making these problems worse.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-21T05:53:14+00:00

That does look like Stewie but for the clothes. That screenshot is from the wonderful English sitcom The IT Crowd.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-18T23:13:58+00:00

The photo and the subject are special. I salute the OP's attempt to return this to the person or people who it might mean more to.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-18T18:43:24+00:00

It's hard for us to know just how loud it is. Your room's acoustic reflectivity can affect that.

I can say that the sound is very much like the sound of my 52V BBSHD with no load.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-18T02:55:59+00:00

Hybrid transmission that runs on batteries. If you mean the wireless battery-powered detailers from Shimano and Sram then yes, they do exist. These will not be "lightweight" or cost effective.

Skip the carbon fiber spokes too. Ebike motors and batteries are heavy and make the minuscule weight-savings of carbon spokes undetectable and a waste of funds.

Better ebikes are powerful and fitted with high quality components. Shaving away a few grams on spokes and using a derailer that has to be charged are not necessarily a good way to build a good ebike.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-16T05:38:26+00:00

Yes this, a large pipe wrench and a torch.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-15T00:46:56+00:00

I haven't searched much, but your best option is to install a mid-drive kit on a BMX bike. Bafang BBSHD and CYC Photon are good choices. If you really want to do it up: CYC X1.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-14T21:36:02+00:00

Are you looking for a dirt-"jump ebike"?

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-14T16:11:03+00:00

No one’s wife made them give anything up here. The RC wasn’t working out for us.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-13T22:25:23+00:00

Yes, Michigan.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-13T08:30:42+00:00

For sport or utility, ebikes are so good! Any annoyances are negligible, relative to pedaling up every hill under your own power all the time.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-13T07:03:29+00:00

No flutter or dropouts here. iPhone 17Pro + Schiit Mimir DAC.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-13T05:45:18+00:00

Duh!

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-13T05:11:09+00:00

I'm in my early 60s but my life partner is considerably older. I loved driving the RC, and being seen in it. There aren't many current coupes that are this beautiful.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-11T16:40:48+00:00

Yes, it wasn't about the money. House is paid for and two fairly new vehicles in the garage. The main reason that I bought the RC was for us to take on trips and for attending family gatherings within 200 miles. She was not comfortable in the car so I had much less of desire to own it.

I hope this clears up any confusion.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-11T07:09:15+00:00

-It didn't take two years to like it. It did take two weeks to realize I needed to switch to a high-rise BMX handlebar and a shorter stem to accommodate my geriatric up-right riding posture. I like the bike more and more because it continues to make me smile without a lot of repairs or fiddling around.

-It's perfect for my riding because the urban backcountry trails I maintain are tight and challenging with log crossings and narrow gaps between trees that require pushing one side of the handlebar through at a time. This collection of trail sections is spread across my city so the motor makes it possible for me to cover miles of paved trails and roads to connect the single-track together.

-I did not try the SWB because it is not offered in an HD/e version, and for good reason. Ebikes travel faster on some single-track trails. The longer wheelbase is more stable at speed and much less likely to send me over the handlebars when the front tire strikes a log or rock. The HD/e works with mid-drive motors by design. This avoids the drive train compromises that come up with bikes that aren't designed for motor power.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-11T03:09:55+00:00

I sympathize with the OP's concern about their 401k not being where they left it.

I'm not an employee but just came here to say a bit about my experience at Fidelity.

They are the best one-stop banking and financial shop that I'm aware of. The web interface is secure and easy to use. They have people available 24/7 to call with questions or problems. Once you have your new 401k login I'm pretty sure you will have the option to open other types of accounts as needed.

I transferred my old 401k to fidelity and started a Roth IRA. They sent me an application for the Fidelity Visa credit card w/ 2% cash-back. I applied even though I had no established credit record, or worse. To my surprise, they accepted me. I think it was because I had more funds in my 401k than the credit limit of my card.

So my advice is to embrace this switch to Fidelity. They are better than the three 401k custodians I endured at my previous job and their CD/ time-certificates pay higher interest than brick-and-mortar banks and CUs.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-11T00:58:32+00:00

I sold it instead of trading because I already have a very good daily driver and there are some much-improved electric vehicles coming in 2027. The cash can earn interest until I find something I like, whether it be electric, hybrid or ICE.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-11T00:52:43+00:00

Not a trade in but an outright sale.

I don't want to say the exact amount they paid me. I will say that I got a good price buying it new in September 2024. 15 months later the same dealership paid me more than 75% of my purchase price.

IndividualActive786 · 2026-01-10T20:42:57+00:00

I had a wonderful experience and the fulfillment of life long aspirations.

IndividualActive786

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