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Forum: Electric Bikes
10-06-17, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,132
Posted By slo

2) a. The higher the voltage the less range for...

2) a. The higher the voltage the less range for a given battery size. If you run at 48v you could double your range for the same size battery. A smaller geared motor would be more efficient as...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-16-16, 09:03 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,312
Posted By slo

My ebikes

GT LTS 48v 25w my disability "road" bike
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Wife's bike. Miyata Ridge Runner Team w/Leed 24v kit overvolted to 36. She's half my weight and keeps up with the GT pretty even.
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My...
Forum: Touring
06-13-16, 10:14 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 12,069
Posted By slo

Unless i am misreading your question it sounds...

Unless i am misreading your question it sounds pretty generic and not aimed at a particular product. In general the rule of thumb is 1.5 miles per amp hour of battery, on a decent bike, if the rider...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-10-16, 12:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,409
Posted By slo

I think it will continue to go by state or city,...

I think it will continue to go by state or city, at least i hope so. Like Nyc has banned them, and mtb's have a big enough lobby in CA that they can push to keep them off mtb trails. Fortunately...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-03-16, 09:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,409
Posted By slo

Glad i'm not the only one who found that video...

Glad i'm not the only one who found that video disturbing. I'm disabled and need my ebike to run errands. I need 1200 watts b/c of loads and hills. I can't pedal much at all, so have a throttle. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-24-16, 06:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,297
Posted By slo

Anybody know why he got banned?

Anybody know why he got banned?
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-24-16, 06:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,297
Posted By slo

Glad you found a sensible bike that works for you...

Glad you found a sensible bike that works for you and not a rocket ship as the thread title hints at.
Forum: Touring
05-06-16, 11:24 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 12,069
Posted By slo

Did they say that belgian was using the motor...

Did they say that belgian was using the motor during the race? Was there word of any batteries in the bike or how a throttle would be activated?

I don't think that Gruber Assist would be of much...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-08-16, 08:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,707
Posted By slo

I hear you and everyone has different needs. ...

I hear you and everyone has different needs. Some people need to buy a complete ebike from a local shop and that is great in a lot of ways.

As for the walmart cheapo, many, many members including...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-07-16, 10:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,276
Posted By slo

Didn't they make an ebike a while back? out of...

Didn't they make an ebike a while back? out of the "new stingray" chopper bike, with the battery hidden inside a fake plastic motorcycle engine?
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-07-16, 10:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,707
Posted By slo

That's cool you got to ride some ebikes and like...

That's cool you got to ride some ebikes and like it. An ebike is no longer a regular bike tho, you really can't store it outside, if the rain doesn't kill the electrics, the rust eventually will. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-19-16, 11:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,707
Posted By slo

I wouldn't wait too long, as the weather warms up...

I wouldn't wait too long, as the weather warms up the deals will be gone. Those old mountain bikes tend to be more upright, they were originally made for comfort and safety to get older people off...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-18-16, 10:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,707
Posted By slo

Searching bend craigslist for "mountain bike"...

Searching bend craigslist for "mountain bike" then organized the price low to high, quite a few under $100. bend for sale "mountain bike" - craigslist...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-15-16, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 811
Posted By slo

Off road riding bounces the chinese electronics...

Off road riding bounces the chinese electronics around hard so you good quality stuff. I'd start with a full suspension to soften the blow. Hang the battery in a padded bag. Mid-drives limit...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-13-16, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,622
Posted By slo

Some controllers have a blue or white wire...

Some controllers have a blue or white wire optional to connect for less voltage. So a 48v setup would run on a 36v setting, so not with full power if the lower volt wires are connected.

The...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-10-16, 10:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,039
Posted By slo

Care to elaborate on #5...

Care to elaborate on #5 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=5) ? I am looking for a small 25R pack, any other choices out there?
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-09-16, 12:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,039
Posted By slo

Thanks 2old but i think i said more than...

Thanks 2old but i think i said more than outsidewave asked about, probably too much theory.
He has a hi-end mtb and i talked about old beaters.
He asked about mid-drives and i talked about hub...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-08-16, 02:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,039
Posted By slo

Good questions but the answers get big. There...

Good questions but the answers get big. There are many variables, rider weight, health, terrain, bike type, size of electric system, etc. I will try to keep it simple.


You are halfway there,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-07-16, 08:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,021
Posted By slo

A good 10ah would get you 12 miles esp if you can...

A good 10ah would get you 12 miles esp if you can pedal some. An unknown battery like the ebay one might be pushing the limits. Looks like they are out of stock, He has a 15ah battery for $350. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-07-16, 04:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,021
Posted By slo

The ads don't say what connectors so you might ...

The ads don't say what connectors so you might need to change them. To make an ebike kit "work" for a while you need 3 things besides regular tools. Crimping tool, digital volt meter, spoke...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-01-16, 03:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,987
Posted By slo

No mine has the original v-brakes & cables. ...

No mine has the original v-brakes & cables. works fine at 48v. IMO you don't need disc brakes at 48v on a hi-end bike with good components if you ride safe. Lts is a race bike made to bomb down...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-28-16, 05:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,987
Posted By slo

Which LTS do you have? Some of them will fit a...

Which LTS do you have? Some of them will fit a battery in the frame.
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Triangle is the best place to put the weight for handling. Esp an off road bike.


250lbs + board + f/s Emtb =...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-17-14, 12:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,472
Posted By slo

If your hub motor has a hollow axle for the wires...

If your hub motor has a hollow axle for the wires it might snap if you stick it too hard.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-13-14, 11:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,716
Posted By slo

Mid drives usually require a 68x113 bottom...

Mid drives usually require a 68x113 bottom bracket so I'd make sure your Windsor has that, along with whatever kit you're looking at. A mid kit won't fit in an old Schwinn one-piece bb shell without...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-12-14, 08:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,238
Posted By slo

A solar panel big enough to power up your ebike...

A solar panel big enough to power up your ebike charger will be too big to fit on your bike and ride across country with. And expensive.

A couple 5w marine panels should fit on top of your rack...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-09-14, 07:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,347
Posted By slo

Go-Carlite?

Anybody run this kit from gocarlite aka electric bike solutions...?

Electric Bike Solutions, LLC - 48V High-end Geared Motor System...
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