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Forum: Electric Bikes
02-09-09, 12:51 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

If you wire two packs in parallel, that's 48...

If you wire two packs in parallel, that's 48 volts going to the 24-volt motor and controller. You say you will "more than double your range with two packs in parallel". Well, when you switch between...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-31-09, 01:34 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

Hulk, riva gave the completely wrong answers to...

Hulk, riva gave the completely wrong answers to most of your questions. They must not even have an e-zip or they would know. The bike only comes with ONE battery pack, not two. You can only charge...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-12-09, 08:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,843
Posted By hatesnow

Wiring two batteries in series isn't a big deal...

Wiring two batteries in series isn't a big deal but making a case from scratch to match the other one and actually making it fit in the slots would take quite a feat of engineering.
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-05-09, 02:11 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

This forum is FULL of experiences with the ezip....

This forum is FULL of experiences with the ezip. It's just a matter of reading them. There's no question the ezip is the absolute best bike for the money.
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-05-09, 01:31 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

The first thing I did when I got my bike was put...

The first thing I did when I got my bike was put slime in the tires. Haven't had a flat yet after a year of riding on some really bad roads and in a small town where roofers could care less if nails...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-05-09, 01:28 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

The Currie motor is 24 volts. I assume using 36v...

The Currie motor is 24 volts. I assume using 36v will make the motor and controller definitely run hotter.
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-05-09, 01:25 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

You're spot on. If mine was at the rear, I'd...

You're spot on. If mine was at the rear, I'd definitely do it, but since mine is under the seat, it's not really a problem.
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-05-09, 01:19 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

I don't know where everyone is coming up with...

I don't know where everyone is coming up with this 6 or 8 hour charging time. My battery never takes more than about 3 1/2 hours to fully charge. And maybe the newer Currie chargers are different...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-05-09, 01:14 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

Milk type crates have been sold in Wally World...

Milk type crates have been sold in Wally World for years. In all colors. Used for shelving. Laws were passed long ago making ownership of real milk crates against the law. They all have the milk...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-05-09, 01:09 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

I can actually flip the switch and STILL look...

I can actually flip the switch and STILL look where I'm going since I have the 2007 model with the switch below the seat. It's a little bit too low, but I can manage it. They could have just put the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-05-09, 12:54 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

I really like that. I have a basket on the front...

I really like that. I have a basket on the front but I think I'll do exactly what you did. Looks great but I wish they made black baskets like that.
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-05-09, 11:43 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

Unless you're talking about something else, it's...

Unless you're talking about something else, it's not a Wal-Mart bike, it's a Currie bike. And you must have some problems with the bike. I've had my ezip for almost a year and I ride it daily. I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-05-09, 11:14 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

I have the bike in the pic (2007 model) and mine...

I have the bike in the pic (2007 model) and mine has smooth street tires with one wavy tread, not knobby tires. Don't know how you're seeing the tires as so big when they're the perfect size for the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-22-08, 01:32 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

I won't be much help but have a little input. We...

I won't be much help but have a little input. We don't get much zero temps here but do have a lot of 20s and 30s farenhneit temps. I just keep the battery indoors until ready to go. I know that I'll...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-22-08, 01:24 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

My e-zip does this occasionally but not often....

My e-zip does this occasionally but not often. And mine occasionally won't kick in until I pedal a little. What I have done to stop this is turn the power switch off and back on. This seems to reset...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-19-08, 01:48 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

Most Walmarts don't keep the bikes in stock in...

Most Walmarts don't keep the bikes in stock in stores and they are usually only available online. The sign I saw with $348 was meant for ordering it online.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-10-08, 11:57 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

If the price drops? It's already the absolute...

If the price drops? It's already the absolute lowest price ebike in the world. My local Wal-Mart is advertising the price of the bike right now at $348.00.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-22-08, 02:35 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

El_heffe, as far as the switch configuration you...

El_heffe, as far as the switch configuration you mentioned, anything's possible. But I'm a bit puzzled on how some are running the two battery packs at the same time? This would be 48 volts. The ezip...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-15-08, 12:28 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

El_Heffe, besides the battery running down...

El_Heffe, besides the battery running down quicker, the main issue that comes to mind will be the wheels, especially the rear. Don't know how the spokes will hold up, probably not well. You could...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-08-08, 07:28 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

Here's another battery source. There are many...

Here's another battery source. There are many different sizes, so you'll have to measure to figure out which ones you need.
http://www.powerstream.com/BB.htm
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-08-08, 07:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,843
Posted By hatesnow

Yes, I was just taking them at their word and...

Yes, I was just taking them at their word and didn't go to the extreme hassle of taking the pack apart to measure, but it's a necessity to do all the measurements first before ordering from anyone....
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-08-08, 07:19 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

I'd kinda like to avoid the hassles of a flat...

I'd kinda like to avoid the hassles of a flat tire if at all possible, so the first thing I did when I got my bike was put Slime in the tires. About 8 months now and no flats yet.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-08-08, 07:09 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

Mine has a regular Phillips screw in the middle...

Mine has a regular Phillips screw in the middle so Currie must have changed it. It may be some type of star bit. Take it to a hardware store and look for a bit that matches it. They make bits for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-31-08, 09:03 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

Currie is no longer calling their bikes "Ezip"...

Currie is no longer calling their bikes "Ezip" but are now calling them "Izip". I just checked their site and the Mountain Trailz is now $859. The exact same bike that I paid $150 for (clearance...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-31-08, 09:00 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,067
Posted By hatesnow

But as far as the 2007 model vs the 2008 model,...

But as far as the 2007 model vs the 2008 model, my 2007 model has the controller and battery switch directly below the seat on the seat post tube. If you have two batteries, it's easy to switch back...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-31-08, 07:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,843
Posted By hatesnow

If you don't need a second matching battery pack...

If you don't need a second matching battery pack in the original plastic case that fits on the frame and you just need to replace the batteries in your existing case, the following company has the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-31-08, 07:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,843
Posted By hatesnow

Currie now has a blog. When I checked it today,...

Currie now has a blog. When I checked it today, there were no comments yet. Since their customer service is practically non-existent, this would be a good place to let them know about it....
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-10-08, 12:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,843
Posted By hatesnow

If you're wanting to make THAT many changes, why...

If you're wanting to make THAT many changes, why don't you just buy a different bike to start with? You're really defeating the purpose of this low-priced, durable bike. No other motor would fit on...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-06-08, 02:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,843
Posted By hatesnow

Not even "almost". I ride my bike every day and I...

Not even "almost". I ride my bike every day and I notice everything. I can see people turning around to see what the loud "whir" sound is from almost a block away. Silent would be great, but we're...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-28-08, 12:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,843
Posted By hatesnow

mike-on-da-bike, I can't agree with you on the...

mike-on-da-bike, I can't agree with you on the quiet part. My currie makes so much noise, it scares dogs and goats when I pass by. And all these years I thought electric bikes were silent.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-14-08, 10:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,843
Posted By hatesnow

Ok, my local Wal-Mart had an Ezip Trailz for well...

Ok, my local Wal-Mart had an Ezip Trailz for well over a year sitting in the rack for $299.00 and no one bought it. They reduced it to clearance to $200, no takers. When they reduced it to $150.00, I...
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