Ok so I finished my commuter and here are the pics.
2009 Schwinn Coffee XL (good for riders about 5'9"-6'2")
Wilderness Energy BL-36 Kit (50 amp controller) Ping LiFePo4 36v 15Ah Version 2.5 with BMS Police Issue Trunk Bag with zip down panniers Astro Super Whattmeter model 101 OnBoard Charger 2 Torque arms Weather proof bicycle cover for rain and sun protection at work (4ga 100 amp max gold RC connectors on motor wires) so I can unhook the throttle and motor wires and carry the bag in places! Deans connectors to replace the factory banana plugs on battery and controller. 28 amps max pulled by the motor (as seen on meter) 1100 watts max pulled by the motor (as seen on meter) 24mph max as seen on hand held gps Please note that mounting the controller in the bag is ok. I have checked the temps after various full throttle rides and it is cool to the touch. Also note that I leave the top flap open while charging so the charger fan can circulate the air most efficiently. So here are the pics of my stealth commuter. http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...run/ebike3.jpg http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...run/ebike2.jpg http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...run/ebike1.jpg Please let me know what you think of my build. I have worked very hard to ensure a clean install. I think it turned out pretty nice. Thanks for all your help bikeforums.net! |
Very slick install. That's probably the cleanest cut setup I've seen in a while. It makes me want to get a hub motor (almost). If I wasn't digging the efficiency of my build and the fact that I survived a 20mph wipeout and the only damage was to my saddle, I'd probably go with a setup like yours.
All in all, you made out quite well with a very stylish Urban E-Commuter. Good Job |
you can barely tell that it's an electric bike. I have a mid-frame bag that I carry a bicycle pump, a tube, and tools with me just in case I get a flat so mine doesn't look as stealth. I keep my bike inside the house too.
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Originally Posted by morph999
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you can barely tell that it's an electric bike. I have a mid-frame bag that I carry a bicycle pump, a tube, and tools with me just in case I get a flat so mine doesn't look as stealth. I keep my bike inside the house too.
Thanks for the great feedback. This site helped me so much. I would not have been able to build such a cool first E-Bike if it was not for this website. |
cool, party on Garth!
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I agree--very clean install. I like the bike.
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Ok here is the updated pics of the bike with the watt meter on the handlebars. I also picked up some nylon wire management tubing to make the build super clean. (I love that stuff).
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...0428002118.jpg http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...0428001833.jpg http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...0428001836.jpg |
Nice, I added a double kick stand to mine last week and it made a huge difference in the bike stability when parked or when I work on it. It cost <$15.
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Originally Posted by in-control
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Nice, I added a double kick stand to mine last week and it made a huge difference in the bike stability when parked or when I work on it. It cost <$15.
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