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Forum: Electric Bikes
04-09-09, 11:14 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,990
Posted By bikefreaks

only about 5% of the public ride their bikes. The...

only about 5% of the public ride their bikes. The rest are busy with work, kids, out of shape, have health issues, do other things etc.

1. Health issues.
2. Elderly
3. Non sweat commuting. For...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-07-09, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,111
Posted By bikefreaks

You can do it for about $700 Buy a front wheel...

You can do it for about $700
Buy a front wheel kit from http://www.ampedbikes.com $320

Add it to a Schwinn trike from wallmart $200

Your choice of batteries.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-04-09, 12:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,397
Posted By bikefreaks

Oh yeah don't apologize for having fun.. If the...

Oh yeah don't apologize for having fun.. If the lycra guys dont like it too bad for them. I go on with my day enjoying every minute of my commute.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-04-09, 12:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,397
Posted By bikefreaks

HA.. I do this on my amped kit all the time. Lol...

HA.. I do this on my amped kit all the time. Lol its funny that guy in the post got all mad about it.

Must have hit a nerve.. :roflmao2::roflmao2::roflmao2:

TO each his own. I personally cant...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-30-08, 02:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,471
Posted By bikefreaks

If you use an ampedbikes kit you are getting a...

If you use an ampedbikes kit you are getting a bionx or crystallyte quality for same price as wilderness energy.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-26-08, 03:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,725
Posted By bikefreaks

heres a thread on the ampedbikes forums...

heres a thread on the ampedbikes forums http://www.ampedbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=113
its a lithium cobalt magnese. From what I read on the forums its an excellent battery, it weighs less...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-11-08, 10:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,395
Posted By bikefreaks

Thats the ampedbikes.com kit on a townie. Nice...

Thats the ampedbikes.com kit on a townie. Nice looking ride!
Heres another amped kit from their website with a clite battery pack. On the amped forums they said they are making a similar battery...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-10-08, 06:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,395
Posted By bikefreaks

45-50 mph on a bicycle is pretty much a...

45-50 mph on a bicycle is pretty much a guaranteed death sentence, or at the least its something that will cripple you for life.

Bicycles are simply not made to handle that kind of speed the down...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-02-08, 12:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,082
Posted By bikefreaks

!

Heres the thing. A bionx 350W motor is just a 350W brushless motor thats it.

Its not natural its overpriced. Theres no magic lol. It has a simple pedelec on a standard 350W hub motor.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-01-08, 11:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,082
Posted By bikefreaks

I have similar bike but using front wheel kit...

I have similar bike but using front wheel kit from amped. Rears are about $380
http://www.ampedbikes.com/forum/download/file.php?id=10

Nice Bikes BTW!
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-29-08, 12:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 901
Posted By bikefreaks

Stoked! Ampedbikes making an inframe battery

I found this on the ampedbikes forum. They are going to make an injection molded in frame battery pack for around $450.

They are deciding between Lifepo4 and Phylion Lithium cobaly magnese..
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-05-08, 12:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 888
Posted By bikefreaks

200W is like someone blowing on your back while...

200W is like someone blowing on your back while you are riding!!

Just kidding..

200w is less that 1/4 HP and its a 24V system so I wouldn't expect much if any power out of it.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-03-08, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,063
Posted By bikefreaks

HEY thats pretty cool.. How much do you think it...

HEY thats pretty cool.. How much do you think it would charge if you left it in the sun all day?
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-02-08, 04:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,050
Posted By bikefreaks

Yes.. That is a brushed motor and depending on...

Yes.. That is a brushed motor and depending on hills, weight of rider etc.. In my opinion Wilderness simply lies to sell bikes.

Buy an ampedbikes kit or crystalyte. Brushless is the only way to go.
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-25-08, 12:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,593
Posted By bikefreaks

Yeah, the kit is very high quality IMHO. the rim...

Yeah, the kit is very high quality IMHO. the rim is not stainless but double walled aluminum with 12G stainless steel spokes.

I am very very happy with my kit. I would have easily paid $600-$700...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-18-07, 12:42 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 24,301
Posted By bikefreaks

sorry been busy riding my bike!

ha no its weatherproof, I havent taken it swimming but I did wash it lol.

Yes I take it into work to charge the pack everyday it has a plug so it doesnt wear out or anything.

Yes it starts as...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-13-07, 11:07 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 24,301
Posted By bikefreaks

Yeah I did alot of research before buying. I...

Yeah I did alot of research before buying. I already knew about Brushless VS Brushed motors. But I talked to an old timer that has been dealing with these kits for a long time and he said they were...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-13-07, 04:49 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 24,301
Posted By bikefreaks

Smile I got it!

Hi.. The reason I did not buy the crystalyte is because the $500 model is not brushless..

Brushless motors are about 30% more efficient than brushed motors giving me 30% more milage. For the exact...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-03-07, 11:55 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 24,301
Posted By bikefreaks

I ordered one

I ordered one. I'll let you all know how it goes. I read that they are pretty much the same as higher end Crystalytes..

Thx for all the info here guys!
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-31-07, 10:01 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 24,301
Posted By bikefreaks

thanx

thanx.. Still looking for more information
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-30-07, 12:01 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 24,301
Posted By bikefreaks

Are these hub kits any good? $285 shipped brushless

found these
http://www.ampedbikes.com
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