M820 Bafang - LIGHTCARBON LCE930 Frame (lightweight)

[brbr]

what has everyone ended up with in terms of steerer tube length on the forks? im piecing together all my bits but looking at used forks but wanting to know roughly how much steerer length ill be needing. cheers

Sorry I forgot to measure, I think mine was 180mm and it’s ok! I even have a spacer, I need to double check

Just checked the specs and the head tube lenght for size L is 120mm, check your wanted stem and see the total

 

[temon10]

what has everyone ended up with in terms of steerer tube length on the forks? im piecing together all my bits but looking at used forks but wanting to know roughly how much steerer length ill be needing. cheers

Different frame size have different head tube length. Mine on size M need 18,5cm steertube length with Renthal stem.

 

[TobyB]

I spoke to Anna Shen from Fieldebikes Co., Ltd. and they do have stock of the main cable for the M820, it was $18 for the cable and $20 shipping and some tax on top. I asked her if she could confirm a picture and she sent this one. I asked if she had additional stock and they do, so if anyone is looking for one they have them. Apparently, there is 5 more days of national holiday and she estimated 8 days ship time to the USA. This maybe useful for @brbr @kaylee.s @Utility or anyone else looking to get one in a quicker time period.

 

[kaylee.s]

I spoke to Anna Shen from Fieldebikes Co., Ltd. and they do have stock of the main cable for the M820, it was $18 for the cable and $20 shipping and some tax on top. I asked her if she could confirm a picture and she sent this one. I asked if she had additional stock and they do, so if anyone is looking for one they have them. Apparently, there is 5 more days of national holiday and she estimated 8 days ship time to the USA. This maybe useful for @brbr @kaylee.s @Utility or anyone else looking to get one in a quicker time period.

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I sent that picture to them when requesting a cable. (that picture came from Jim at lightcarbon).

 

[TobyB]

Fingers crossed they checked and we are getting the correct ones. The company I purchased my units from unfortunately don't seem to have stock and a back up won't hurt to have when it does come. I figured this should be 15 days ish vs 40 days, so if I'm able to get out 3 weeks or so sooner I'll be happy with that!
I picked up mine and my wife's frames yesterday! They look great! I'll post some pictures when I start the build.

 

[Goff]

Does anyone know how to pair a DP E181.CAN display using the Bafang app GO+. My app sees the device but won’t pair.

 

[Freda]

Does anyone know how to pair a DP E181.CAN display using the Bafang app GO+. My app sees the device but won’t pair.

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Correct me someone if I am wrong but I believe it is only compatible with Bafang GO app, not GO+.

 

[Goff]

Correct me someone if I am wrong but I believe it is only compatible with Bafang GO app, not GO+.

Ok thanks I will try that.

 

[Goff]

Correct me someone if I am wrong but I believe it is only compatible with Bafang GO app, not GO+.

Yep that worked
Thank you for that help.

 

[TobyB]

I just received these photos from the other company, I think the same as yours @kaylee.s ( I bought the cables separately as they said they had stock) I just wanted to double check these are the correct ones, there are two cables in the picture. Thanks!

 

[brbr]

I just received these photos from the other company, I think the same as yours @kaylee.s ( I bought the cables separately as they said they had stock) I just wanted to double check these are the correct ones, there are two cables in the picture. Thanks!

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It seems ok to me! And yes 2 cables here

 

[brbr]

I still need to upgrade the fork (I almost did it yesterday for a 170 Lyrik at 230€ but I have a house to build )
For now it’s around 19.9kg with full btf014 battery

 

[patdam]

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I still need to upgrade the fork (I almost did it yesterday for a 170 Lyrik at 230€ but I have a house to build )
For now it’s around 19.9kg with full btf014 battery

your are not satisfied by the pike ? i find it working well and it's more light than others . what is the size of your tires / travel of your suspension and the BB height (crank shaft axis to ground)

 

[brbr]

your are not satisfied by the pike ? i find it working well and it's more light than others . what is the size of your tires / travel of your suspension and the BB height (crank shaft axis to ground)

It’s a revelation with pike stickers
It’s a 160mm front and I have a 185x55 in the back.
I have 2.6 tire in front and 2.4 in the back, these tires are great, but the longevity seems bad…
I did not mesure the bb height yet

 

[temon10]

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I still need to upgrade the fork (I almost did it yesterday for a 170 Lyrik at 230€ but I have a house to build )
For now it’s around 19.9kg with full btf014 battery

Little bit heavy because of coil shock?

 

[brbr]

Little bit heavy because of coil shock?

Yeah the shock is heavy! Also, I have the original steel spider that I need to replace and my tires are quite heavy as well. The only light thing here is the fork that I want to replace

 

[kaylee.s]

I just received these photos from the other company, I think the same as yours @kaylee.s ( I bought the cables separately as they said they had stock) I just wanted to double check these are the correct ones, there are two cables in the picture. Thanks!

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Great!! They sent me this picture yesterday, saying it was shipped.

 

[plough]

Hi guys, in the middle of my build, I presume the extra cable to the control panel is for a different controller or maybe a light . I'm not sure if the magnet on the rear wheel is connecting as the motor isn't kicking in when I turn the cranks and spin the wheel. I Don't want to take toe motor off to see if everything is still connected as it was some job to get it on.
Can't wait to finish this

 

[TobyB]

Hi guys, in the middle of my build, I presume the extra cable to the control panel is for a different controller or maybe a light . I'm not sure if the magnet on the rear wheel is connecting as the motor isn't kicking in when I turn the cranks and spin the wheel. I Don't want to take toe motor off to see if everything is still connected as it was some job to get it on.
Can't wait to finish this

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I believe that extra one is for the Beest tool ( to update software and tune the motor) I'm not sure where it's supposed to sit though, where does everyone else have it located? I'm waiting on this cable then I'll start my build.

 

[patdam]

i don't know for the m820, but if it's alike other M series, it's normal if the motor don't turn when you turn crank arms with wheels in air. It's need effort on torque sensor and you can provide that only with resist with wheel on ground. Check if speed is diplayed on HMI when you turn cranks to control if speed sensor working correctely

 

[brbr]

Hi guys, in the middle of my build, I presume the extra cable to the control panel is for a different controller or maybe a light . I'm not sure if the magnet on the rear wheel is connecting as the motor isn't kicking in when I turn the cranks and spin the wheel. I Don't want to take toe motor off to see if everything is still connected as it was some job to get it on.
Can't wait to finish this

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Do you have a pic of your cable before connecting it? Or do you remember all the plugs? It should be connected to battery, motor and display. The light cables are just simple cables with no connector.
And also, speed sensor should ve connected directly to the motor

 

[plough]

i don't know for the m820, but if it's alike other M series, it's normal if the motor don't turn when you turn crank arms with wheels in air. It's need effort on torque sensor and you can provide that only with resist with wheel on ground. Check if speed is diplayed on HMI when you turn cranks to control if speed sensor working correctely

Thanks for that , hopefully it's like the other M series. Will give it a check tomorrow

 

[borysgo2]

The paint is nearly done. Time for rest of the stuff.
Just wondering if use included headset or there some other options.
Standard cable routing would be way easier.

 

[thaeber]

If You are brave enough to drill and mill slotted holes into Your frame, I would recommend rubber grommets like this and skip the routing through the headset…

 

[borysgo2]

thaeber
I can mill no problem, have cnc and can make a nice template to copy the hole. Just have to look for the gromets. THX

 

[TobyB]

thaeber
I can mill no problem, have cnc and can make a nice template to copy the hole. Just have to look for the gromets. THX

I'd be cautious to drill any holes as it could structurally effect your frame especially in that headtube junction area. I work with composites a little and I would imagine there is not the necessary excess in material or strength to be able to start cutting holes without consequences. I did however find a solution that might seem good, I haven't started my build yet but I'm going to mount the rear brake with these adhesive cable guide mounts and run that one on the outside, so ease of maintenance. I'll attempt to run the other through the headset. I guess if you did that with wireless shifting and dropper it would be even fewer cables.

 

[CarolinaCrawler]

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I still need to upgrade the fork (I almost did it yesterday for a 170 Lyrik at 230€ but I have a house to build )
For now it’s around 19.9kg with full btf014 battery

Is this the raw color of the carbon frame?

 

[thaeber]

I'd be cautious to drill any holes as it could structurally effect your frame especially in that headtube junction area. I work with composites a little and I would imagine there is not the necessary excess in material or strength to be able to start cutting holes without consequences. I did however find a solution that might seem good, I haven't started my build yet but I'm going to mount the rear brake with these adhesive cable guide mounts and run that one on the outside, so ease of maintenance. I'll attempt to run the other through the headset. I guess if you did that with wireless shifting and dropper it would be even fewer cables.

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What makes me quite optimistic here is the fact that in the CEF50 tread You can see the frame is also optional available with exactly that slotted holes and grommets. I don’t think they reinforce the frame to machine the additional holes.

 

[clix]

I unfortunately overtightened the charging connector on my build and it started cracking. Does anybody know, if bafang sell it separately?

 

[JimLee-Lightcarbon]

If anyone has any feedback about the M820 motor, please let me know and I can pass it on to bafang company!