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Forum: Electric Bikes
02-25-14, 03:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,356
Posted By zydeco

I am up to 4k miles on my juicedriders ODKv2 and...

I am up to 4k miles on my juicedriders ODKv2 and 3k on my Emaxi mipower. Both bikes are still running like a champ. The only issue that has cost me out of pocket is spokes. I attribute that to the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-29-13, 03:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,373
Posted By zydeco

There are several diff types of lithium batteries...

There are several diff types of lithium batteries LiMN, Lipo, LiO4 etc... Some are much more stable than others. Lipo is the one that likes to catch fire. Unfortunately Lipo is also the best...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-18-13, 08:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,373
Posted By zydeco

I have been thinking about this aswell. I noticed...

I have been thinking about this aswell. I noticed the new mipowerZ has a white battery. I am willing to bet that this is not just aesthetic. I replaced the wierd nut that came with the bike with a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-13-13, 07:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,741
Posted By zydeco

There are basically 3 common ebike drive types. ...

There are basically 3 common ebike drive types.
1.Mid-drive: This is the best most expensive intricate and loudest. This will take advantage of the bikes gearing.
2.Direct drive hub motor: This...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-12-13, 06:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,741
Posted By zydeco

None of the ebikes in this price range are too...

None of the ebikes in this price range are too powerful. Your range is also so low that any bike on the market should be adequate. However the hill may be something that begs for more torque. I ride...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-06-13, 06:42 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,069
Posted By zydeco

I have broken 1000miles on the mipower. I removed...

I have broken 1000miles on the mipower. I removed all the branding as well. The bike is currently down due to yet another broken spoke. I called rmartin to get a measurment so that I could order some...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-29-13, 05:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,013
Posted By zydeco

I am fairly shocked to hear about your breaking...

I am fairly shocked to hear about your breaking rails. I have actually gained another 20lbs since I started riding (adding mscle) and I have't had and such issues on either bike. The ODK has a sorta...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-29-13, 02:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,013
Posted By zydeco

hey I may be interested in that... yeah rmartin...

hey I may be interested in that... yeah rmartin has gone a little flaky on me too I think. I removed my branding aswell...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-13, 12:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 596
Posted By zydeco

I'm at 285 and my brooks flyer is great.

I'm at 285 and my brooks flyer is great.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-22-13, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,722
Posted By zydeco

It's a 500w 48v bafang motor. The first version...

It's a 500w 48v bafang motor. The first version of the ODK used an ezee rear hub. They changed to the bafang front hub in the ODK2. It was pretty loud when I got it. While it's still louder than a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-22-13, 06:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,013
Posted By zydeco

Now all you need to do is add a speaker cover to...

Now all you need to do is add a speaker cover to the battery and a discrete mp3 player/speaker setup and you could make the battery apear to be a boombox! It was the length of the spoke that were...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-20-13, 09:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,013
Posted By zydeco

I haven't hit any birds yet but I have scared up...

I haven't hit any birds yet but I have scared up deer squirrels and rabbits. It happenes every time I'm on the mipower in the morning. It doesn't happen so much with the ODK as it motor is louder. I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-20-13, 09:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,504
Posted By zydeco

It looks like an interesting model. I am a little...

It looks like an interesting model. I am a little weary of the price as it seems too good. I would love to hear from anyone that actually owns it. I can tell you that it will not have alot of torque...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-16-13, 05:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,260
Posted By zydeco

I started riding an ebike because I was in poor...

I started riding an ebike because I was in poor health and needed the electric as a crutch. Thanks to the ebike I am in better health now and enjoy 25+ mile rides several times a week. It is very...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-16-13, 12:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,722
Posted By zydeco

This update is over due. First I want to say the...

This update is over due. First I want to say the bike has performed like a champ. I have read several threads asking "what is a good brand?" or "What is a good bike for hills?" This is a good brand...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-04-13, 12:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,435
Posted By zydeco

"Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you're...

"Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you're saying that helmets are good protection against people who would pester you for not wearing a helmet."
While a helmet most likely would protect me from...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-04-13, 11:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,435
Posted By zydeco

Helmets are stupid!

Well I have never felt the need to wear a helmet while riding a bike. I feel the case can be made for adding all sorts of safety devices and even forcing people to use them with weak arguments...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-22-13, 09:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,356
Posted By zydeco

I would not count the chines bikes out too fast....

I would not count the chines bikes out too fast. If I am not mistaken the vast majority of ebikes that are actually used for real world transportation needs are built and used by the Chinese. The...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-19-13, 11:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,457
Posted By zydeco

Then there are the geared hub motors. These hubs...

Then there are the geared hub motors. These hubs have reduction gears similar to a drill motor. My new bike has a 500watt 48v bafang geared hub and it pulls 350lbs (rider bike and cargo) up hills...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-19-13, 10:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,356
Posted By zydeco

I have two ebikes. They were both about $2k and I...

I have two ebikes. They were both about $2k and I like them both. The ODK from juiced riders has enough torque for hills a huge battery and it's a cargo bike. The mipower has a smaller battery than...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-19-13, 09:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,722
Posted By zydeco

@Dame I think the 20inch wheels were an excellent...

@Dame I think the 20inch wheels were an excellent move for an ebike. The acceleration and torque is enhanced. The ride is not sporty though. Nothing like a bmx. It turns like a cargo bike. I am 5'6...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-17-13, 10:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,722
Posted By zydeco

Red face My new grocery getter. Juiced Riders ODK U500 (V2)

http://www.juicedriders.com/

Pro's
This bike is comfortable. With wide handlebars and upright seating position on a big fat seat.
It has plenty of torque. I weigh 264lbs rightnow and this thing...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-11-13, 06:54 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,069
Posted By zydeco

@Trecilla yes the shifter is pretty easy to...

@Trecilla yes the shifter is pretty easy to replace. The divorce joke was a riot btw... Milk and cookies everywhere. The controller is the little black box with all the wires coming out. I few of the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-09-13, 11:08 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,069
Posted By zydeco

This is funny reading Trecilla's posts. My...

This is funny reading Trecilla's posts. My shifter was broken too. I had same issue with trying to read the instructions for the charger. Anyone wanna place bets on her controller? Trecilla the bike...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-04-12, 05:05 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,069
Posted By zydeco

Scaliboy I can't reply to your PM until I have a...

Scaliboy I can't reply to your PM until I have a post count of 50.

I think this is an earlier version of our bike. The frame is almost identical but there are subtle improvements on the mipower....
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-23-12, 06:50 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,069
Posted By zydeco

I don't have the post count to send a pm so I...

I don't have the post count to send a pm so I will post this here....
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-11-12, 08:44 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,069
Posted By zydeco

Well I am over 300 miles now. I was able to...

Well I am over 300 miles now. I was able to correct the discomfort with the throttle.
I hit a beast of a pothole and am now dealing with loose spokes. I think I have it close enough but the wheel...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-24-12, 03:18 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,069
Posted By zydeco

I have added a few things. Mostly stuff from...

I have added a few things. Mostly stuff from amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_16?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=disk+brake+bike+rack&sprefix=disk+brake+bike+%2Caps%2C0...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-23-12, 03:49 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,069
Posted By zydeco

@Sfselzer: It does seem like it however I am a...

@Sfselzer: It does seem like it however I am a very long way from being a man of that caliber.

The bike is repaired and working now. I have 100miles on the odometer and it is growing on me.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-14-12, 10:39 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,069
Posted By zydeco

So my first long ride.. My crank arm came lose...

So my first long ride.. My crank arm came lose again. I tightened it until the head of the bolt was beginning to strip.... The crank arm fell off before I made it home. The LBS will be open tomorrow....
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-12-12, 01:33 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,069
Posted By zydeco

My new controller has arrived. There are major...

My new controller has arrived. There are major quality improvements in the new controller. I worked in electronic assembly for a few years. The first controller looked like trash inside. This...
Forum: Southeast
10-09-12, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,525
Posted By zydeco

http://www.cyclistchoice.net/ is the most...

http://www.cyclistchoice.net/ is the most established LBS in the area. The warning about the less than bike friendly drivers was also valid here. I live 5 miles from north Biloxi. The ride along the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-09-12, 02:20 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,069
Posted By zydeco

The Rmartin mipower did not come with the rack or...

The Rmartin mipower did not come with the rack or mudguards. I just spent $40 on a rack. For now this bike is for fair weather only. There is no way to adjust the speed. Mine will eventually hit...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-08-12, 06:05 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,069
Posted By zydeco

I have confirmed that it was controller failure....

I have confirmed that it was controller failure. Apparently you can not pedal the bike without the battery or it will fry the controller. When I had the bike upside down I removed the battery and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-05-12, 11:18 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,069
Posted By zydeco

The bike just stoped working a few minutes ago....

The bike just stoped working a few minutes ago. The lights on the battery are fine and I have tried both batteries. I had the bike upside down so I could adjust the squeaky rear brake and a crank arm...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-05-12, 05:07 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,069
Posted By zydeco

I'm at 20 miles now and the bike is growing on...

I'm at 20 miles now and the bike is growing on me. The PAS mode has more power than the thumb throttle does. Since my main purpose for this bike was for health reasons I may be removing the thumb...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-03-12, 02:44 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,069
Posted By zydeco

I was reading the power setting backward. The...

I was reading the power setting backward. The bike can now propel itself. I am another matter entirely. As long as I pedal to get going and the ground is flat I can keep rolling. I haven't installed ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-03-12, 02:11 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,069
Posted By zydeco

They were on the spot about my shifter. They...

They were on the spot about my shifter. They already called to tell me to expect a new one. I have a different problem though. This thing hardly has enough power to pull itself. In fact just giving...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-03-12, 12:51 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,069
Posted By zydeco

Ok I just test rode it. Even with weight set to...

Ok I just test rode it. Even with weight set to max the bike will not start to roll until I pedal it. With no load the motor starts fine. I weigh 276lbs. It is easy for me to hold the bike full...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-03-12, 12:11 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,069
Posted By zydeco

well I awoke this morning to the sound of...

well I awoke this morning to the sound of something large and heavy landing on my deck. It was my bike. The UPS driver must have been having a rough day because my bike did get damaged. The housing...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-02-12, 02:41 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,069
Posted By zydeco

I have to make 28-30miles round trip. I weight...

I have to make 28-30miles round trip. I weight more than you and I am sure I am shorter as well. I have issues with my knees+weight while riding. I will be happy if I don't need the other battery. 15...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-29-12, 02:54 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,069
Posted By zydeco

I just bought this bike based partly on your...

I just bought this bike based partly on your reviews. I also bought a second battery as I have a long ride. I will let ya know how it works out.
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