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imp0cat
on April 23, 2025
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Making a smart bike dumb so it works again
Bosch isn't one of those manufacturers thought. All their manuals are available online, so it's just a matter of doing your homework before purchase.
markvdb
on April 23, 2025
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Bosch are nasty in many ways though. Their ebike battery and motor system in particular is extremely hostile to diy anything. Repair, generic battery with Bosch motor, using your Bosch ebike battery outside the ebike, ...
sriacha
on April 23, 2025
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I wouldn't mind seeing some legislation that forced compatibility between different ebike systems, especially battery DRM....
imp0cat
on April 23, 2025
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A good start would be strong push to unify all rechargeable batteries.
And not just bikes, but all the various tools, from cordless drills to lawnmovers.
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