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  1. forsa355

    CEF50 full carbon, Bafang M820 budget build thread

    I uploaded the 3D printer STL files for the battery case (including cell holders) to Thingiverse. Grab them here: CEF50 10S2P 36v Ebike Battery by forsa355 I also linked them in the 3D print files thread
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    DIY bike 3D print files

    CEF50 Carbon 36v battery case (and cell holders). I uploaded them to Thingiverse. CEF50 10S2P 36v Ebike Battery by forsa355 For more info on building this battery, see this post in my build thread: CEF50 full carbon, Bafang M820 budget build thread
  3. forsa355

    Lightcarbon LCE930 Custom Build - DV8

    These brakes are awesome for the price but the pads it comes with are pretty bad though. The brakes use Hope E4 pads, however you can get cheap metallic pads that fit on Aliexpress that work really well. If you order these brakes, order the metallic pads at the same time. Check out my post...
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    CEF50 full carbon, Bafang M820 budget build thread

    13s2P would totally fit. In fact the case would be about the same size as the 10S2P I built. The case I built actually has spacers front and back because the length of 10 cells lined up is shorter than the spacing of the factory mount holes. So I had to make the case slighter longer to fit...
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    CEF50 full carbon, Bafang M820 budget build thread

    As soon as the trails are rideable here (don't want to erode them with the current winter conditions) I'll be doing a full ride review video. I live in the Okanagan region of BC Canada. I like flow trails but really enjoy good rocky technical stuff
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    CEF50 full carbon, Bafang M820 budget build thread

    So I decided to go with a smaller capacity battery to drop some weight as I have, for the most part, been doing short rides on trails near my house and figure a more playful bike is more important than range to me. I replaced the factory 720Wh 36v with a homemade 360Wh 36v battery. I...
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    CEF50 full carbon, Bafang M820 budget build thread

    I've been hopping log and rocks very carefully as I'm paranoid of the reports of the CEF50 motor cover cracking. Will order the updated one, but I did apply the downtube protector they sent with the frame to the motor cover to provide a but more protection. So far working ok, but been avoiding...
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    CEF50 full carbon, Bafang M820 budget build thread

    ya considering they are in China, Jean has been great with communication... she'd even wait until morning in North America before contacting me even though it was super late in China. I think a lot of people are skeptical of sourcing their parts from China and doing a build. The way I look at...
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    CEF50 full carbon, Bafang M820 budget build thread

    I've started this thread to share my lightweight DIY Bafang M820 build, including future upgrades. I used the CEF50 carbon frameset, lots of inexpensive (but decent) components mostly from Aliexpress and used/takeoff forks and shock. Total cost was ~$3,000 U.S. and the result is a machine that...
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    Bafang m820

    I've noticed the same noise. At first I thought I have some cables slapping around in the frame, but it's really when the motor engages. Sounds l like marbles spinning inside the hollow frame :-). Also have the clunk over bumpy terrain. I wonder if this is just par for the course with the M820?
  11. forsa355

    SZZS specific CEF50-main thread (initial builds and troubleshooting related only)

    sorry, I meant DP C245. I have a V3 and the it works with Go+, just can't seem to set the wheel diameter anywhere
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    SZZS specific CEF50-main thread (initial builds and troubleshooting related only)

    how did you set the wheel size? The option is greyed out on my DP C244 display. In the Bafang Go+ app I can see the wheel diameter and perimeter in "vehicle information" but can't seem to change it anywhere there either
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    SZZS specific CEF50-main thread (initial builds and troubleshooting related only)

    look at the description of this video... I have most of the components linked there. Other than those, I used a Rockshox Yari 160mm fork, Fox float shock, deity saddle, and Chromag ranger shorty stem. Could be a lot lighter with better compents and a smaller battery (I have the 720 battery)
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    SZZS specific CEF50-main thread (initial builds and troubleshooting related only)

    the shock is 210x52.5mm. The leverage ratio is 3x so 3x52.5= 157.5mm of travel
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    SZZS specific CEF50-main thread (initial builds and troubleshooting related only)

    Nukeproof. https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/nukeproof-neutron-zs56-headset-int-cable-routed
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    SZZS specific CEF50-main thread (initial builds and troubleshooting related only)

    Here's a video I made showing a detailed view and build of the CEF50 frame and M820 motor. Once I get a few more rides in, I'll be creating a detailed review of both the frame and motor.
  17. forsa355

    Battle of the M820 lightweights. Questions / comparisons regarding CEF50 vs LCE930.

    Here's a video I made showing a detailed view and build of the CEF50 frame and M820 motor. Once I get a few more rides in, I'll be creating a detailed review of both the frame and motor.
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    Battle of the M820 lightweights. Questions / comparisons regarding CEF50 vs LCE930.

    I think the biggest difference is the battery options. Currently there is only one commercial battery for any of them... the 720wh CEF50 battery. Still waiting for an official Bafang battery. The LCE930 has a slimmer downtube and won't accommodate a big battery. I actually prefer the slimmer...
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    SZZS specific CEF50-main thread (initial builds and troubleshooting related only)

    I was tracking the cost on a spreadsheet... I think it was around $4200 Canadian (~$3100 USD) total. I have to verify but I don't think that includes the Nukeproof headset I upgraded to, nor the DPC245 LCD display (my original order was with a DPE 181 display but it didn't work.. so ordered...
  20. forsa355

    SZZS specific CEF50-main thread (initial builds and troubleshooting related only)

    Finally after 8 months I've built my CEF50! Waited for 410wh battery (gave up on that), endured Canadian port workers strike, had a DOA display cable and finally was evacuated due to wildfires. Was the wait worth it? Hell ya! My build is a budget but performance oriented one -...
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