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Forum: Electric Bikes
05-08-09, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By edpol

I guess the welding fumes are getting to me. DUH....

I guess the welding fumes are getting to me. DUH. This is simple. I ordered a second sprocket to add to the motor. So one chain will go to a freewheel going forward, and the other to a second...
Forum: Recumbent
05-08-09, 01:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,574
Posted By edpol

How do you like those fairings? Are they all the...

How do you like those fairings? Are they all the manufacturers claim them to be?
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-07-09, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,040
Posted By edpol

Some hub motor manufacturers say their hubs are...

Some hub motor manufacturers say their hubs are not designed for use with suspension forks. Others say only high quality steel suspension forks are acceptable. It's best to check with the...
Forum: Recumbent
05-07-09, 01:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,407
Posted By edpol

Due to disabilities, I'm forced to ride a trike...

Due to disabilities, I'm forced to ride a trike or a quad. Your description of riding a two wheeler brings back fond and exciting memories. On a well designed tadpole, you can get some of the same...
Forum: Recumbent
05-07-09, 12:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,435
Posted By edpol

Nelson built some nice deltas, and the tadpole...

Nelson built some nice deltas, and the tadpole for his wife is real nice too. (It's finished) I had no need for a tandem trike, but the Kyoto Cruiser looked like it would be a nice trike to build as...
Forum: Recumbent
05-06-09, 11:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,574
Posted By edpol

For what it's worth, I'm 57 and about as...

For what it's worth, I'm 57 and about as overweight as you are. I have knee and hip problems, so after man tries, including a LWB that I fell off of and broke my leg, I dicovered that shorter cranks,...
Forum: Recumbent
05-06-09, 11:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,425
Posted By edpol

Better to build them youself. You can make them...

Better to build them youself. You can make them any size to fit you, and as heavy duty as you think they need to be. Nelson just finished a tadpole for his wife, which turned out really nice, as is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-06-09, 10:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By edpol

Getting reverse isn't the problem. I could either...

Getting reverse isn't the problem. I could either use one of my controllers that has reverse leads, or use the Bosch type relays that I also have. I did try the fixed gear, and there is some drag,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-05-09, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By edpol

Motor Question

I have a 450w gear reduction scooter motor I'm about to install on my home built trike. The controller has leads for reverse, but in order to have a reverse gear, I'd have to install a fixed cog on...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-05-09, 09:29 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 37,887
Posted By edpol

As other members said, there are lots of delivery...

As other members said, there are lots of delivery people using e-bikes in NYC. There are also pedicabs that use them. One councilwoman who was in favor of prohibiting the use of pedicabs stated "If...
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