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Forum: Electric Bikes
09-18-07, 03:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 597
Posted By HalfLifeT1

Both crystalite and Bionx have provisions for...

Both crystalite and Bionx have provisions for disk i believe. Thinking of adding a kit?
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-18-07, 03:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,325
Posted By HalfLifeT1

Having a re-think about the hub motor applied...

Having a re-think about the hub motor applied torque, you're right...ooopps.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-17-07, 01:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,197
Posted By HalfLifeT1

Those are two different applications, i think...

Those are two different applications, i think your comparison is a bit out (apples and oranges). Direct driving the wheel through fixed gearing is one application. Driving the chain ring is another...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-16-07, 07:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 711
Posted By HalfLifeT1

I have a Bionx p-350 and a crystallite 406 motor...

I have a Bionx p-350 and a crystallite 406 motor and i didn't have to drill out the rear drop outs. With the crystallite i ran into overall width problem, so it is on a 5 sprocket freewheel bike now...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-16-07, 05:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,830
Posted By HalfLifeT1

Thanks for the comments. That is how i sort of...

Thanks for the comments. That is how i sort of feel about it. 7/10. I'm going to try and improve things a bit. I did in fact tear the whole kit off and restore the bike to original. It is a cheap...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-14-07, 05:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By HalfLifeT1

I set of nicads would make a huge difference. It...

I set of nicads would make a huge difference. It would be a fun beater.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-13-07, 02:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,830
Posted By HalfLifeT1

Thank you. Yes it is rear axle heavy. With...

Thank you.

Yes it is rear axle heavy. With batteries installed, the side stand is useless. I am working to have a bag made up to hold the batteries and the control box. I'll put the bag on the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-11-07, 03:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 645
Posted By HalfLifeT1

A bike doesn't need that much energy. Perhaps...

A bike doesn't need that much energy. Perhaps ebikes will be an application for a fuel cell. I know in heavy on highway trucks etc..currently, It's a technological flop. Even busses, There are some,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-11-07, 03:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,830
Posted By HalfLifeT1

It's easy. I have a close up in one of the...

It's easy. I have a close up in one of the pictures. One end of the diode is marked "control" the other side "battery". On the control side there are 2 wires (red and black) The red plugs into the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-11-07, 03:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,325
Posted By HalfLifeT1

Yes, chrome-molly is a steel alloy. Light, strong...

Yes, chrome-molly is a steel alloy. Light, strong and can handle being welded. You should be ok to put a motor on your frt forks. It isn't recommended to put a motor on alum frt forks. The torque arm...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-10-07, 02:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,830
Posted By HalfLifeT1

Thanks, I'll check that out!

Thanks, I'll check that out!
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-09-07, 03:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,304
Posted By HalfLifeT1

Just to update this post, I picked up my kit from...

Just to update this post, I picked up my kit from electric coast this fri. I wanted to install the kit myself. They had no problem with it. They even pulled the parts out of the kit and went over the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-09-07, 03:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,830
Posted By HalfLifeT1

Yes the Bionx project is a go. I picked up the...

Yes the Bionx project is a go. I picked up the box this past friday, installed the kit sat on one of my bikes. It's a neat system and installs easy. I was going to compare the Crystalite system and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-02-07, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 693
Posted By HalfLifeT1

I think building your own, for what you're...

I think building your own, for what you're getting, would be cheaper then buying an ebike scooter. I just built up a crystalite system and it works great, for what i want. If you're looking for a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-02-07, 05:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,830
Posted By HalfLifeT1

My First Crystalite build up..Some pics

Here are some pictures of my first Crystalite ebike build up. This whole venture was an experimentation into ebikes. That is why i used my cheapest bike a Canadian Tire 20" frame CCM Echo i purchased...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-02-07, 05:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 945
Posted By HalfLifeT1

That is moving! I just built up my Crystalite 406...

That is moving! I just built up my Crystalite 406 36v 35a cont. system on a 26" mountain bike and i max out on the flat at 31km/h. It sort of freaked me out the first ride. I did not expect to go...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-02-07, 05:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 693
Posted By HalfLifeT1

I suck at math, but i think that final 190M...

I suck at math, but i think that final 190M portion over a mile equals to about a 12% grade? That is fairly steep. Are you looking for a ready made ebike or are you willing to build your own? You may...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-26-07, 02:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,714
Posted By HalfLifeT1

Thats a pretty neat idea with the motor right on...

Thats a pretty neat idea with the motor right on the swing arm. On a full suspension application, with the motor close to the piviot point it shouldn't effect the rebound response of the swing arm....
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-25-07, 07:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,304
Posted By HalfLifeT1

I was planning to check out that store. I am...

I was planning to check out that store. I am going with a bionx kit, but i started planning out a crystalite kit and i think i will go ahead with that too. 2 ebikes are better then one..lol. (One for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-25-07, 07:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,304
Posted By HalfLifeT1

The bionx kit is fairly fool proof, modular kit.....

The bionx kit is fairly fool proof, modular kit.. Installation is no charge. I still haven't decided if i'll take the kit and run or let him install it. I would like to install it myself though. I've...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-25-07, 05:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,971
Posted By HalfLifeT1

One thing i would like to say about going to...

One thing i would like to say about going to commercial production with an idea..It is expensive and a "catch 22" situation. I say "catch 22", because for any factory to even spend their time to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-25-07, 04:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,288
Posted By HalfLifeT1

Is that what the system looks like? Just out of...

Is that what the system looks like? Just out of curiosity, what will the bracketing be made out of?
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-25-07, 03:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,304
Posted By HalfLifeT1

I checked out electric coast today. The guy did...

I checked out electric coast today. The guy did seem pretty honest, obliging and knowledgable (at least he answered the questions i had). He even pulled out a battery pack so i could have a look...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-25-07, 03:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,714
Posted By HalfLifeT1

That looks like a really nice area..It would be a...

That looks like a really nice area..It would be a bit of a bummer hitting a hiden rock in the grass though (i noticed they stayed on paths)..I kind of wonder, if a ebike were to have a similar...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-21-07, 12:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,304
Posted By HalfLifeT1

Thanks, I haven't checked out that shop. I'll go...

Thanks, I haven't checked out that shop. I'll go see them.
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-21-07, 03:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 962
Posted By HalfLifeT1

I also have to agree. I have a bike with...

I also have to agree. I have a bike with mechanical disk brakes and i like it alot better then v brakes.
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-21-07, 02:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,304
Posted By HalfLifeT1

That's a good guess..I was going to put a deposit...

That's a good guess..I was going to put a deposit down too..But I got a really bad feeling about the dude, because of a run around he was doing, and i walked out the door too.

I'm a bit...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-18-07, 11:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,304
Posted By HalfLifeT1

Yes, I will post any good shops i happen to come...

Yes, I will post any good shops i happen to come across. As for the ones i had problems with, anyone can PM me and i'll tell them my experience. I don't want to post shop names as i think i just puts...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-18-07, 07:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,304
Posted By HalfLifeT1

Wow..That post hit it pretty much right on the...

Wow..That post hit it pretty much right on the head as far as what i experienced. On an update, i just checked out two more Bionx "dealers"..They both had no product, not even a Bionx sign saying...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-18-07, 04:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 561
Posted By HalfLifeT1

Angry Trashed the Bionx plan.

Sorry, I erased this post as it was posted twice for some reason..??
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-18-07, 04:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,304
Posted By HalfLifeT1

Angry Trashed the Bionx plan.

I like the bionx system, but i'm going to bail on the whole idea. The reason..The shops that are "dealers" here in Van. BC. (the ones i looked into) suck. The problems i had ranged from: one shop-...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-14-07, 02:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,305
Posted By HalfLifeT1

Yes it is a lot of Km. That's why i'm trying to...

Yes it is a lot of Km. That's why i'm trying to get a maint program going. Performing general maint on the side of the road sucks. It's way better to be proactive then reactive. I am going to email...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-13-07, 03:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,305
Posted By HalfLifeT1

I don't think replacing the bearings will be a...

I don't think replacing the bearings will be a problem, i bet they are a standard #'s. I can't see them going through the cost of having an "OEM" size. I was going to re-bearing the rear hub and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-13-07, 01:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,305
Posted By HalfLifeT1

Bionx System hub bearings

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forum. I've been pondering getting an Ebike for about a year now. I've been riding a bicycle as exercise and a hobby and i'd like to go to the next level and commute to...
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