chickenlamb
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Oh wow....any way to get ahold of them to get any other extras that werent included in the auction?
Eminent bikes...anyone??
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JREbike
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Not certain yet but I think this is pretty easy.
Part I mounts directly to battery on the end with the led indicators then bolts (J) and spacer (D) are used to attach in downtube on bottom bracket end.
Upper mount requires removing battery handle and then attaching mount part (A) from first photo by removing battery cover screws and securing the mount part (which mounts to the 2 holes in the upper downtube) directly to the battery cover. I think the parts B,C,D from the second photo are just part of a kit ( Darfon Battery Holder ) and not used in this application.
chickenlamb
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Don't believe it will. Didn't look like it in any of the pictures. The shimano sensor is pretty inexspensive though
dreys
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None of Shimano parts are included. That's what made the company go under.
They had most of the parts, less Shimano. Without motor, sensor, etc... you can't really sell the bike. And you can't redo the frame to use different motor.
They figured the solution with battery (Darfon), but that still left them without critical parts for the build.
dreys
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Got it, makes sense.
Looks like I just need to source longer bolts to hold pieces A in place.
Having extra parts after installation is that threw me off
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dreys
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One more follow-up question on the build - does anyone know what screws are being used to hold charge port in place? The screws that come with the kit are too short, and appear to have different thread.
I don't have any real experience. But is it bag E from the pictures? It looks like a gasket and some small screws and maybe a loop for strain relief or cable management? Or are those the screws you're already referring to as being too short?
Again just an uninformed guess. But if it's not that, what is bag E?
Again just an uninformed guess. But if it's not that, what is bag E?
dreys
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Yeah, those are the ones (included screws from the bag). Screws appear to be too short to hold charge port in place.
Also ended up getting longer screws to hold battery in place. Strange build overall, some extra parts, some missing parts
JREbike
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Bag 2E is (I think) part of speed sensor. It's a magnet on a small mount bracket.
I think I have the battery / charge port install sorted. You need to acquire some extra screws that were not included in my parts kit. Here's what I used:
1) M4-0.7 mm x 18 mm (4) - shorter than 18mm will work but i think minimum would be 14mm
2) CM2.5 x 8 mm (4) - again shorter than 8mm will probably work but this is what i had in my computer repair kit
Steps I used for battery / port install. Note that you need to install battery before attaching charge port.
Prep Battery
1) Remove the pull handle from the end of the battery by removing 2 screws
2) Use the 2 brackets (1A from images) and the M4 screws you acquired to mount the brackets to the battery cover. Best to do 1 side at a time to avoid displacing the gasket under the battery cover.
Install Battery
1) Slide battery into frame until mount brackets align with holes in upper end of downtube.
2) Use 2 included screws (1E - note that 1B and 1G also fit but some combination of these also attach the motor i think) to attach battery through upper mounting holes. I also used a washer (1Q) on each side but maybe this is not necessary or recommended?
3) Install battery interface bracket (2I) onto end of battery near bottom of frame.
4) Maneuver spacer (1D) into space between interface bracket and single hole on top of down tube. this took a little wiggling. Attach to frame using included screw (1J).
5) Attach bottom of interface bracket through 2 holes in bottom of downtube using included screws (1F).
Install Charge Port
1) Route charge port (2H) wires through hole in frame. Use the CM2.5 screws you acquired to attach port to frame.
Everything seems to be in place and secure. There seems to be plenty of room to route cables etc after I get the motor and handlebar bits. But I won't know till I acquire these. Anyone found a good source for the motor and handlebar controls?
I think I have the battery / charge port install sorted. You need to acquire some extra screws that were not included in my parts kit. Here's what I used:
1) M4-0.7 mm x 18 mm (4) - shorter than 18mm will work but i think minimum would be 14mm
2) CM2.5 x 8 mm (4) - again shorter than 8mm will probably work but this is what i had in my computer repair kit
Steps I used for battery / port install. Note that you need to install battery before attaching charge port.
Prep Battery
1) Remove the pull handle from the end of the battery by removing 2 screws
2) Use the 2 brackets (1A from images) and the M4 screws you acquired to mount the brackets to the battery cover. Best to do 1 side at a time to avoid displacing the gasket under the battery cover.
Install Battery
1) Slide battery into frame until mount brackets align with holes in upper end of downtube.
2) Use 2 included screws (1E - note that 1B and 1G also fit but some combination of these also attach the motor i think) to attach battery through upper mounting holes. I also used a washer (1Q) on each side but maybe this is not necessary or recommended?
3) Install battery interface bracket (2I) onto end of battery near bottom of frame.
4) Maneuver spacer (1D) into space between interface bracket and single hole on top of down tube. this took a little wiggling. Attach to frame using included screw (1J).
5) Attach bottom of interface bracket through 2 holes in bottom of downtube using included screws (1F).
Install Charge Port
1) Route charge port (2H) wires through hole in frame. Use the CM2.5 screws you acquired to attach port to frame.
Everything seems to be in place and secure. There seems to be plenty of room to route cables etc after I get the motor and handlebar bits. But I won't know till I acquire these. Anyone found a good source for the motor and handlebar controls?
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luna87824
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JREbike
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I was planning to go for a shimano ep8 like the stock builds?
chickenlamb
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That is our plan as well. Most straight forward build. There is a big ep8 facebook page as well of you are interested.
conifer
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Hi, I bought two drive frames from the auction and one frame doesn't have linkage. I hope it isn't too hard to track down. I didn't think I would ever own an ebike but I am looking forward to the project
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chickenlamb
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Also what lot #'s did you get? I got 22 31 32 and 35. Still waiting for mine to ship.
chickenlamb
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I have created a PDF with all needed shimano Parts/Accessories
conifer
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I'm still waiting for mine to ship also with Pakmaillajolla, not sure which lot no's
chickenlamb
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Yeah im shipping with them as well. Your lot numbers should be on your invoice
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chickenlamb
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I know the e8000 is a direct fit. Would have to compare the battery connection plug. Pretty sure its the same.
JREbike
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Just waiting on my motor to finish build. I got the power switch that appears to match the stock one (Shimano EW-SW300). It uses the sd50 wire instead of sd300 so i assume i need a converter but what does it ultimately plug into? motor, battery, or display?
chickenlamb
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Should plug into the motor. I have all my parts but no frame til wednesday. Fingers crossed ill have it built in 2 weeks.
theartiist
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Hey there, I'm now joining you guys from the auction. I got my DRIVE frame and so far, i'm missing the rear linkage... do you or anyone you know of have an extra (preferably) MT links or LT linkage?
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If that doesnt work just search for eminent cycles drive lt/mt owners. Its not private.Log into Facebook
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