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01-31-10, 07:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,392
Posted By BroadwayJoe

I was NOT considering overvolted X5 motors in my...

I was NOT considering overvolted X5 motors in my statement and I have no personal experience with them. I thought this thread was basically asking about the C9 or Conhismotor and I do operate that...
01-29-10, 10:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,392
Posted By BroadwayJoe

You got a Conhismotor for sale there. They're...

You got a Conhismotor for sale there. They're pretty good (I have a 48V 1000W 20" wheel version) but you can order directly through Conhismotor.com for the same money after shipping. For a few more...
01-23-10, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,516
Posted By BroadwayJoe

SLA, eh? Even high-current NiMh is a very...

SLA, eh? Even high-current NiMh is a very dramatic improvement - isn't it nice NOT to deal with the extreme weight, gradually sagging voltage and oversold AH capacity of lead chemistry batteries? ...
01-08-10, 04:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,929
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Crying like a little girl and citing the Bible -...

Crying like a little girl and citing the Bible - is 5 years all he can get? 'hope he enjoys prison shower stalls...
01-08-10, 01:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,095
Posted By BroadwayJoe

http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A02393 ...

http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?bn=A02393

I'm not a NY voter - CA is my permanent home but this business has gone back/forth recently.

A02393 Actions:

BILL NO A02393

01/15/2009...
01-08-10, 01:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,095
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Riding against traffic happens as much with...

Riding against traffic happens as much with electric bikes as non-electric. Where are you getting your "safety" data? Just because it's heavier and because you say so? Heavier than what, a...
12-28-09, 06:38 AM
Replies: 1,064
Views: 1,039,012
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Circa 1920's 130488 Howard Hughes eBike

Circa 1920's
130488

Howard Hughes eBike
12-28-09, 06:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,192
Posted By BroadwayJoe

I have no problem with front hub motors as long...

I have no problem with front hub motors as long as forks are steel and 'don't run much over 20A controller. Under those parameters - a front flat is just about as likely as a magnet failure. I'm...
12-28-09, 06:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,095
Posted By BroadwayJoe

If you're a NY voter - please contact NYS...

If you're a NY voter - please contact NYS lawmakers and encourage them to get moving on Assembly BILL NUM: A2393 senate has approved their version but currently stalled in assembly due to state...
12-07-09, 12:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,158
Posted By BroadwayJoe

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11-30-09, 11:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,200
Posted By BroadwayJoe

There's a guy in Long Island City, Queens across...

There's a guy in Long Island City, Queens across river from Manhattan that rides one but I haven't been able to catch him to ask more about it. I like what I see in regard to sturdy construction.
11-30-09, 06:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,158
Posted By BroadwayJoe

It has passed one of the major bodies by...

It has passed one of the major bodies by overwhelming support (1 vote against) so once they get beyond this fiscal crisis facing the state we should see progress. In the meantime - like you I will...
11-30-09, 08:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,158
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Thumbs up Yes, NYS DMV has had that up there for a long...

Yes, NYS DMV has had that up there for a long time but a couple executive orders have made Albany very uncomfortable sending cops on a campaign to harass & cite e-bikes in NYC. The attitude most of...
11-29-09, 10:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,158
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Outright ban? I haven't heard about that... How...

Outright ban? I haven't heard about that... How do they get around the Federal blanket law that supposedly outranks state & local laws? Not that I don't believe you but can you provide me a link...
11-28-09, 09:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,158
Posted By BroadwayJoe

$534 plus another $100 or so for a charger -...

$534 plus another $100 or so for a charger - don't forget that! I know it sucks but consider the same pack would have been closer to $800 last year, if it were available - and it wasn't , things are...
11-28-09, 07:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,004
Posted By BroadwayJoe

1200 watts on a crankwheel? This is the stuff...

1200 watts on a crankwheel? This is the stuff that will get us legislated out of existence IMO. Your frame is probably not up to the forces involved. You're dealing with a level of power that your...
11-28-09, 07:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,486
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Seriously, what he said. I'm not a bicycle guy...

Seriously, what he said. I'm not a bicycle guy but I know what it's like to ride an eBike and other than severe hills I fail to see why people bother with more than 3 speeds? The motor helps enough...
11-28-09, 07:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,158
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Although not a turnkey solution I think these...

Although not a turnkey solution I think these guys are at the top of the game for eBike knowledge/kits:

http://e-bikekit.com/index.html

I think an employee/friend posts here from time to time? ...
11-27-09, 09:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,637
Posted By BroadwayJoe

That will pretty much work until you exceed the...

That will pretty much work until you exceed the thermal limits of the motor. And, I've heard that voltages in the 100V range trigger other issues with the hall sensors and flux patterns, and other...
11-26-09, 07:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,806
Posted By BroadwayJoe

There are no two exact situations but big part of...

There are no two exact situations but big part of the fun is learning and adapting to the job. 'Sounds like you're living this lifestyle of highly efficient personal transportation.

It's...
11-26-09, 06:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,604
Posted By BroadwayJoe

I hear that - in the city I'm more of a...

I hear that - in the city I'm more of a kickscooter guy. Just seems to make better sense for crosswalks and avoiding cars. I've actually pushed off bumpers a few times with my foot, LOL...

I'd...
11-26-09, 06:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,806
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Yes I have and I'm highly interested. Wouldn't...

Yes I have and I'm highly interested. Wouldn't it be nice to have a fat R&D fund - all the stuff that could be tested and tortured?

Oh yeah, check this stackable battery rack solution:
...
11-26-09, 04:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,806
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Nothing wrong with any battery that works! NiCad...

Nothing wrong with any battery that works! NiCad has it's place and if you treat 'em right they'll love you long time. Just dispose of properly and feel confident that reliable lithium packs are...
11-26-09, 08:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,917
Posted By BroadwayJoe

1st buy (48V, 1000W) from Conhismotor last night...

1st buy (48V, 1000W) from Conhismotor last night and yes, they seem to be available for prompt replies overnight in USA. Will let y'all know how it goes but it looks like very promising source?
...
11-26-09, 08:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,604
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Nicely done! Give us some performance data when...

Nicely done! Give us some performance data when you take a break from riding it - next year, perhaps?
11-24-09, 12:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,122
Posted By BroadwayJoe

9/10 thieves are too stoopid to know what most of...

9/10 thieves are too stoopid to know what most of that stuff is. They will almost always take the entire bike - why risk the same punishment to steal a part when you can just grab the whole bike? I...
11-24-09, 12:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,701
Posted By BroadwayJoe

For the optimist the glass is half full For the...

For the optimist the glass is half full
For the pessimist the glass is half empty
For the engineer the glass is twice as big as it needs to be...

Please take/post names of bike shops who display...
11-23-09, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,701
Posted By BroadwayJoe

"...but will a motor in a 16" wheel give me as...

"...but will a motor in a 16" wheel give me as much speed as putting the same motor in the 26" wheel?"

All else (voltage/motor/controller) being equal - NO.

"Will the motor be able to speed...
11-20-09, 04:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 864
Posted By BroadwayJoe

"No sweat, no strain, no hills!" Or,...

"No sweat, no strain, no hills!"

Or, variation of the current description:

"Discuss ebikes, from home grown to high-tech."

This got me thinking the really weird stuff:

"Holes & Charges!"
11-20-09, 11:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,213
Posted By BroadwayJoe

I commute an ESR750 from Queens across 59th St...

I commute an ESR750 from Queens across 59th St bridge to midtown. I also have a Panasonic here in NYC and a cheapo hub system at home in CA. 'don't have time for hanging out here much anymore but...
11-09-09, 08:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,136
Posted By BroadwayJoe

How about a Bob or Yak trailer? They much...

How about a Bob or Yak trailer? They much narrower...

Powered trailers are weird - they can jacknife on you if not paying attention.

Hitch mount under the seat provides better turning radius...
11-09-09, 08:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,213
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Don't fall into the familiar trap of "I only ride...

Don't fall into the familiar trap of "I only ride 15 miles so I can get away with 15AH battery." Sure, it works for a short period of time - but if you repeatedly drain maximum AH from a battery you...
11-04-09, 09:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,169
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Old world craftsmanship! LOL... at least it's...

Old world craftsmanship! LOL... at least it's fused and as long as it works and doesn't create a fire hazard who cares where it was made?
10-30-09, 11:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,417
Posted By BroadwayJoe

I'll have to tell my friend about the E+ Bike...

I'll have to tell my friend about the E+ Bike company since he recently had issue with his.

TF is still "orphaned" in my opinion but nice to see they have a foster family attempting to keep the...
10-30-09, 10:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,713
Posted By BroadwayJoe

8AH? Not sure how much more you expect but in my...

8AH? Not sure how much more you expect but in my years of experience across several different eBikes and small EV's 5-8 miles is about right for 8AH battery.

The "range claims" retailers...
10-30-09, 10:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,103
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Nicely done! Any info about the battery...

Nicely done! Any info about the battery chemistry and ready to ride weight? 16" or 20" wheels? Sure will get some torque from those smaller wheels and the driveshaft helps keep the pants and...
10-30-09, 10:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,190
Posted By BroadwayJoe

I'm under the impression these NiMh batteries are...

I'm under the impression these NiMh batteries are similar to the NiMh chemistry that Toyota uses. Far, far better at delivering high current than the NiMh F-cell packs that I've used in the past. I...
10-29-09, 08:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,190
Posted By BroadwayJoe

sorry about the bold - never been too keen...

sorry about the bold - never been too keen typing...
10-29-09, 08:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,190
Posted By BroadwayJoe

nwmtnbkr...

nwmtnbkr (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=169969) - I hear you buddy! It's definitely getting better out there and you pointed out some great resources.

Frankly, I haven't been following...
10-29-09, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 777
Posted By BroadwayJoe

RC aircraft, boats, cars, robots & trucks are...

RC aircraft, boats, cars, robots & trucks are where most folks start looking for components to do what you describe. There' s a few things that are currently available for eBikes but it sounds like...
10-28-09, 07:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,190
Posted By BroadwayJoe

4AH? Holy cow - that's not nearly enough...

4AH? Holy cow - that's not nearly enough capacity to supply most eBikes for even a short distance. Most Li's should be 20AH to deliver enough start-up and full power current.

Nilar builds some...
10-28-09, 07:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,806
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Like the one guy said - chains and sprockets are...

Like the one guy said - chains and sprockets are a hassle. When you start delivering considerable power through 'em they wear much faster. Lube, adjustments - messy and noisy!

A lot of the...
10-28-09, 07:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 850
Posted By BroadwayJoe

I've been thinking of adding a front hub motor to...

I've been thinking of adding a front hub motor to my Panasonic pedelec system - give it a little more oomph. Mine is a 250W crank motor but the gearing is mainly where Japan limited top speed. I...
10-28-09, 07:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,417
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Orphaned technology - I understand there are...

Orphaned technology - I understand there are people that attempt to support them but good luck with getting much money for something that could quit at any moment with little to no parts/labor...
10-24-09, 08:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 803
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Another victim of "sales engineering" -...

Another victim of "sales engineering" - unrealistic claims and limited real world experience.

Yes, 1 mile per AH is about right for real world range. Can be more, can be less - depends on the...
10-19-09, 04:45 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,990
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Took a couple years but finally a post that I...

Took a couple years but finally a post that I fully agree with. There's all sorts of reasons to ride eBike, walk, drive a car, take a train, plane, etc. Name-calling and competition have nothing to...
10-19-09, 03:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,465
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Those Chinese (Golden?) hub motors are pretty...

Those Chinese (Golden?) hub motors are pretty lame and remember that the controller will limit oomph as much as wire size. If you want a hill climbing hub motor you need to use a Crystalyte Phoenix...
05-25-09, 07:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,155
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Don't expect 3,000 charge cycles if you...

Don't expect 3,000 charge cycles if you drastically drain batteries to their max discharge every use.
05-25-09, 07:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,681
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Yeah, it's called a motorcycle...

Yeah, it's called a motorcycle...
05-25-09, 06:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By BroadwayJoe

Lithium chemistry, I assume? Just be careful...

Lithium chemistry, I assume? Just be careful with balance issues and low voltage cutoff. The only way to properly do it is to monitor each cell and pack voltage during charge and discharge.

If...
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