Originally Posted by
crackerdog
recumelectric, I would suggest you look into the electroportal because one of the advantages of a recumbent electric is that you can get away from the inefficient hub motors because of the long chain line.
Can you disengage it for free pedaling? I only want the electricity on the way to work.
Originally Posted by
crackerdog
The new lithium battery chemistry, Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) doesn't have the burn or explosion problem and has more life cycles. I am considering converting my Rans Stratus to electric for long distance day runs (40 - 50 miles) but I am waiting for things to iron out in the electric bike industry, mostly the LiFePO4 batteries. The Electroportal motor only weighs 7 lbs and is easy to install if you are they type to work on your own bike.
Unfortuantely, I can't find the actual lithium phosphate battery on the market. I've read that it's in "testing phase" and that 2 companies are currently fighting over the copyright, so it may be a while. I'm hoping someone out there has updated info--as in, maybe someone is selling the lithium phosphate battery?