Ger@anio63
New Member
of course with 2 offset bushings
SZZS specific CEF50-main thread (initial builds and troubleshooting related only)
- Thread starter TCFlowClyde
- Start date
TCFlowClyde
Active member
- Thread starter
- #4,712
Good weight.Hi guys
I made some changes to the bike, I mounted a 216x63 shock absorber with a 7mm reducer internally, obtaining a stroke of 56.6x 3=169.8. I traveled 150 km doing various laps on Enduro terrain with various small, non-exaggerated jumps and had no problemof course I tried with a compressed shock absorber and there was about 2mm of free space left in the rocker arm good sensation on descents I like how the whole rear stay works this in format 29 front rear height BB 36.5 angle HT 64.5 ZEB 170 total weight 20.68 see attached photos
View attachment 153535 View attachment 153536 View attachment 153537 View attachment 153538
Interesting shock reducer mod to get 170 mm rear.
Just a note that the top tube on-off switch that comes with the 720wh batteries can fail if it gets wet. I have had mine go out twice and it took 24hrs and it dried out and then continued to work. But I am going to get a spare. I don't want to have to be without the bike for three weeks if one fails. I put clear packing tape over it now. Button still works and prevents water from getting in.
davegonz2000
New Member
I finished building my CEF50 after I painted it with Kustom Cans Chromacoat Sunrise. I also have a Lightcarbon LCE930 and will try to give an honest evaluation of the two after I get some miles on the CEF50.
TCFlowClyde
Active member
- Thread starter
- #4,715
Nice overall.
How's the integrated top tube screen working for trail vision heads up?. Separate pic.davegonz2000
New Member
Thanks! I haven't had a chance to ride it due to the rain and cold here in Austin. I'm hoping to ride it tomorrow night after work.
Looks good. Consider yourself lucky to get some rain!
Were these supposed to come with the 720wh battery option? Mine didn't come with one.
It was a choice.
TCFlowClyde
Active member
- Thread starter
- #4,720
Should be interesting (among many things) from the bar mount display of your LC930 compared to the top tube display of the latest CEF50 frame.
Also, happy to see the traditional side cable mounts!
In general, I'm glad to see Bafang is also willing to keep updated...the top tube display shows they're willing to "innovate" a bit more! Looks slick and modern too!
Wishlist: Maybe Bafang will do their own motor gear box or MGU
Last edited:
I am going to replace my Markhor Kun Lun top tube display to handlebar display. I found it very difficult to see when you are DH or fast speed. Especially having a M560 1300w motor when constant changing power.Nice overall.
TCFlowClyde
Active member
- Thread starter
- #4,722
Yeah, I rented a Pivot shuttle SL with the Fazua60 for a day. It had a top tube display and it was a little awkward especially in chunky tech sections. But I figured I just wasn't accustomed to it. My reflex was to look at the stem searching for the display first as a better field of vision.
But still the integrated top tube looks super clean in the cockpit. For me, I still think the handlebar works well
, but just adds extra cockpit clutter.
How many miles do you have on your CEF50? I just broke 1000miles.
My cef50 I think already pass 2000 km , change 3 set of chain. Hard-core mostly , always chase for strava time on my most technical local trail. Cef50 hold few KOM status too.
Charlypitillo
New Member
Que talla has pedido y cuánto mides? Que batería llevas ?
Charlypitillo
New Member
Ger@anio63
New Member
I took the Medium size I'm 173 tall 720wh battery the firmware is Eroad that's why it consumed little now with Emtb firmware the consumption is different now it pushes well uphill
If I understand, with emtb firmware you get more push uphill? Which firmware did you install?I took the Medium size I'm 173 tall 720wh battery the firmware is Eroad that's why it consumed little now with Emtb firmware the consumption is different now it pushes well uphill
Ger@anio63
New Member
Charlypitillo
New Member
Que talla es ? Y en cuánto pesa ?
severoprisan
New Member
Hello everyone !
I'm very excited to build a CEF50 bike.
What I would like is to buy the kit from szzsbike and "sacrifice" components from an Orbea Occam H10 and transfer them to the new ebike.
The question is: Will the Fox Float Performance 34 fork be OK for trail riding ? Because everything else (Shimano XT transmission + Deore cassete + XT brakes), 210x50 Fox Float factory suspenssion, 29" Raceface AR 30c wheels should be 1:1 transferable.
Is there anything wrong with this ideea and components.
Thank you.
I'm very excited to build a CEF50 bike.
What I would like is to buy the kit from szzsbike and "sacrifice" components from an Orbea Occam H10 and transfer them to the new ebike.
The question is: Will the Fox Float Performance 34 fork be OK for trail riding ? Because everything else (Shimano XT transmission + Deore cassete + XT brakes), 210x50 Fox Float factory suspenssion, 29" Raceface AR 30c wheels should be 1:1 transferable.
Is there anything wrong with this ideea and components.
Thank you.
severoprisan
New Member
Thank you mike_kelly for the answer. Why did you sacrifice the Rise for this build, I mean if I've had a Rise I think it would have been OK for my type of ride. But the price of the Rise is higher than that of a coustom build.
I had a unique reason. I want to pull a solar trailer on a long expedition. Orbea does not allow pulling trailers but the CEF50 approved using the bike for towing. I like the CEF50 more than the Rise afterall. The M820 has a little more power than the EP8R. The M820 is more available for repairs.
But most users here bought the CEF50 for what it was designed for...Enduro. So most builds use 160/170mm forks.
Ger@anio63
New Member
Hi, keep in mind that in size M the fork steerer must be at least 20 cm otherwise you won't have space to mount the handlebar stem
Did anybody have problems with battery? Here are 2 videos showing my problem:
- YouTube
My problem:
Upon receiving the bike, I fully charged the battery to 100%. I then rode approximately 100km. During this time, I experienced frequent power losses from the motor, with the support cutting out intermittently. After depleting the battery to 20%, I recharged it.
Today, I went for another ride. The motor again experienced intermittent power loss. After a few kilometers, the battery level dropped to 83%, and then the motor completely lost power, with the battery level showing 0%. I had to stop and turn off the motor. When I turned it back on, the battery showed over 90%, but I could only travel about 100 meters before the motor lost power again, and the battery dropped to 0%.
- YouTube
My problem:
Upon receiving the bike, I fully charged the battery to 100%. I then rode approximately 100km. During this time, I experienced frequent power losses from the motor, with the support cutting out intermittently. After depleting the battery to 20%, I recharged it.
Today, I went for another ride. The motor again experienced intermittent power loss. After a few kilometers, the battery level dropped to 83%, and then the motor completely lost power, with the battery level showing 0%. I had to stop and turn off the motor. When I turned it back on, the battery showed over 90%, but I could only travel about 100 meters before the motor lost power again, and the battery dropped to 0%.
TCFlowClyde
Active member
- Thread starter
- #4,736
Are you using the stock 720Wh battery that comes from SZZS?
Yes.
TCFlowClyde
Active member
- Thread starter
- #4,738
That sucks hopefully something simple and not a nightmare like a bad battery cell. 
Maybe first recheck all your connections that cables and wiring aren't loose leading to intermittent discharging? That will probably mean pulling down the motor and removing the battery to even diagnose it more effectively.
And then video all that as well in order to document and send to SZZS with the intent that you might have to eventually make a warranty claim on the battery. Fortunately, if so, they "should" have them in stock in order to swap it out asap. The sooner the better to alert them of the problem, so they know your bike is brand new and outta the box.
Unless someone else has a better idea on trouble-shooting a new battery?
Maybe first recheck all your connections that cables and wiring aren't loose leading to intermittent discharging? That will probably mean pulling down the motor and removing the battery to even diagnose it more effectively.
And then video all that as well in order to document and send to SZZS with the intent that you might have to eventually make a warranty claim on the battery. Fortunately, if so, they "should" have them in stock in order to swap it out asap. The sooner the better to alert them of the problem, so they know your bike is brand new and outta the box.
Unless someone else has a better idea on trouble-shooting a new battery?
Similar threads
EMTB Forums
Latest articles
-
Pinion Motor Gearbox: What’s It Really Like?
Introduction The Nicolai S16 is a long-travel enduro eMTB that...- Rob Rides EMTB
- 5 min read
- Views: 3K
- Reaction score: 14
- Comments: 7
-
Making sense of the Mondraker emtb line-up
Mondraker was among the first traditional bike manufacturers to embrace...- Knut Nes
- 4 min read
- Views: 2K
- Reaction score: 1
- Comments: 9