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

[Neeko DeVinchi]

Mine is a ZS56 28.6/ZS66 with a 40mm crown which fits my Fox tapered 1.5 fork.

Gottya
Well, if the CEF50 can support a 1.8 supertapered steerer fork, might as well build mine to use one.
It's nice to know that we're beginning to get diy frameset kits which can support newer standards of equipment. Usually, this is reserved for the "well-known" mainstream brands

 

[mike_kelly]

Gottya
Well, if the CEF50 can support a 1.8 supertapered steerer fork, might as well build mine to use one.
It's nice to know that we're beginning to get diy frameset kits which can support newer standards of equipment. Usually, this is reserved for the "well-known" mainstream brands

SZZS does seem to be responsive, like the new icr top cap, carbon battery case, carbon cranks and a new UDH option.
BTW thanks for doing your reviews.

 

[TCFlowClyde]

BTW thanks for doing your reviews.

Agreed! Hoping Neeko will do a proper YouTube CEF50 ride review too!

 

[TCFlowClyde]

I'm strongly leaning to the UDH upgrade and eventual GX-T minus e-cranks. I have old AXS Gx on the hanger of course.

Has anyone gotten the UDH-stay for the CEF50 yet?

 

[spokémon]

Gottya
Well, if the CEF50 can support a 1.8 supertapered steerer fork, might as well build mine to use one.
It's nice to know that we're beginning to get diy frameset kits which can support newer standards of equipment. Usually, this is reserved for the "well-known" mainstream brands

Ok. I think I've been living under a rock. I didn't realise 1.8 tapered fork is a thing. Maybe when they came out I just ignored it and forgot about it

 

[Herculesridesebikes]

Has anyone found a solution for the motor cover yet? Mine finally broke yesterday.

 

[TCFlowClyde]

Has anyone gotten the UDH-stay for the CEF50 yet?

Just in from Linda:

The UDH is $12 USD.

 

[TCFlowClyde]

Has anyone found a solution for the motor cover yet? Mine finally broke yesterday.

That sucks.

I just put a layer of carbon fiber on the motor guard tab today. Then sanding tomorrow. So, we'll see how well that works.

But Linda just gave the update of the version 3 of new plastic motor cover. Remember she's not always accurate in projecting time-frames...Jus' say'n.

 

[Lehr]

 

[Herculesridesebikes]

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Epic! you should sell these.

 

[Lehr]

Epic! you should sell these.

I'm the buyer. This is the seller:[email protected] ,whatsapp +85264005890

 

[Lehr]

Modify it.Doesn't rotate with the pivot

 

[brbr]

Guys, I was thinking building a cef50 for my wife.
Do you know what’s the top tube height in size Small just in front of the seat?

 

[spokémon]

Guys, I was thinking building a cef50 for my wife.
Do you know what’s the top tube height in size Small just in front of the seat?

My wife is 152cm. I built her a small size frame with 29" wheelset.
But the standover wasn't comfortable for her, so I built her a 27.5 front/rear wheelset. She is now much happier.

The photo measured from the ground. 160mm 29" fork on 27.5x2.6 , 27.5x2.3 rear. (These tires is what I just had spare. I will fit wider tyres once these wear out)
BB height measured about 330mm. Looking to fit 160mm or 155mm carbon crankset once SZZS starts production.
Currently 165mm crankset, only 1 pedal strike so far on rocky terrain.
Mellow rider. Mainly blue trails, in the "No Fly Zone"

 

[brbr]

My wife is 152cm. I built her a small size frame with 29" wheelset.
But the standover wasn't comfortable for her, so I built her a 27.5 front/rear wheelset. She is now much happier.

The photo measured from the ground. 160mm 29" fork on 27.5x2.6 , 27.5x2.3 rear. (These tires is what I just had spare. I will fit wider tyres once these wear out)
BB height measured about 330mm. Looking to fit 160mm or 155mm carbon crankset once SZZS starts production.
Currently 165mm crankset, only 1 pedal strike so far on rocky terrain.
Mellow rider. Mainly blue trails, in the "No Fly Zone"

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Thanks a lot!
The height is nice for my wife, shés a bit taller bur beginner rider, I might push the trigger

 

[ymmr32]

I've been testing it on a trail I'm building that has a series of deep berms. The light blue machine at the beginning is my CEF50. Built-in 36v720wh. It's a more fun geometry for descending than the E10.

 

[spokémon]

Thanks a lot!
The height is nice for my wife, shés a bit taller bur beginner rider, I might push the trigger

I have to say, the emtb truly is a game changer. she can now stay on my back wheel on anything but technical descending terrain. a lot of times I get a big surprise when I look back and see her on my back wheel :lol
It also helps that I'm speed restricted but she's not. I'm still on an ep8-rs

It really does take away the pain of mtbing. perfect for beginners imo.

 

[brbr]

I have to say, the emtb truly is a game changer. she can now stay on my back wheel on anything but technical descending terrain. a lot of times I get a big surprise when I look back and see her on my back wheel :lol
It also helps that I'm speed restricted but she's not. I'm still on an ep8-rs

It really does take away the pain of mtbing. perfect for beginners imo.

Yeah it’s always better to start with a good bike!

 

[spokémon]

Thanks a lot!
The height is nice for my wife, shés a bit taller bur beginner rider, I might push the trigger

Just to be clear on the photo. The measurement was taken with 27.5" wheelset Front and Rear

 

[TCFlowClyde]

I have to say, the emtb truly is a game changer. she can now stay on my back wheel on anything but technical descending terrain. a lot of times I get a big surprise when I look back and see her on my back wheel :lol
It also helps that I'm speed restricted but she's not. I'm still on an ep8-rs

It really does take away the pain of mtbing. perfect for beginners imo.

Life changer for me. The CEF50 is especially a nice upgrade for agility and lift-over weight compared to my full-powered beasts. The 3/4 power 75 Nm seems to be the sweet spot for me.

Sure would luv to have a Fuel ExE-type-stealth too. Maybe somebody will disguise the M820-75 a little better like the Forestal Syron in the near future for those of us that still need to blend in better with prohibitive USFS trail systems.

 

[calvintys]

Gottya
Well, if the CEF50 can support a 1.8 supertapered steerer fork, might as well build mine to use one.
It's nice to know that we're beginning to get diy frameset kits which can support newer standards of equipment. Usually, this is reserved for the "well-known" mainstream brands

CEF50 come with those adapter for both 1.8 n 1.5

 

[spokémon]

CEF50 come with those adapter for both 1.8 n 1.5

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So is it just the crown race that's different for 1.5 and 1.8 steerer? everything else is the same for both?

 

[mike_kelly]

The bearings have to be different on the bottom race.

 

[calvintys]

Linda say my frame will have kits for 1.5 n 1.8 steertube which include the bearing as well. My frame only available early nov

 

[TCFlowClyde]

Quick follow up of my tiny, super delicate charging port wires. Carefully spliced it back and did individual shrink tubing, then piggyback with more shrink tubing to the defunct taillight wire harness to give it some more tear resistance. It's bulked up but has survived several rough rides and still recharges the battery.

My only question, why are make those critical harness wires so damn delicate?

Before:

After:

 

[mike_kelly]

My charge port does not look like that ...

 

[Neeko DeVinchi]

CEF50 come with those adapter for both 1.8 n 1.5

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Mine only came with the crown race for 1.8 supertapered steerer forks. No biggie. I've got the 1.5 crown race reducer.
My battery should arrive tomorrow, so I'll be able to test the bike over the weekend

 

[spokémon]

My only question, why are make those critical harness wires so damn delicate?

Gotta save those grams

 

[calvintys]

Mine only came with the crown race for 1.8 supertapered steerer forks. No biggie. I've got the 1.5 crown race reducer.
My battery should arrive tomorrow, so I'll be able to test the bike over the weekend

U bought urs from linda or someone else

 

[TCFlowClyde]

Gotta save those grams

but then 86 the rear brake light harness as well.