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Forum: Electric Bikes
10-05-23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,571
Posted By m@Robertson

Unfortunately these are two scenarios where the...

Unfortunately these are two scenarios where the use of a hub motor is the big limiting factor in the utility of the bike. However, Specialized has done a good job of stretching a single-speed hub...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-25-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 956
Posted By m@Robertson

It all depends on how familiar you are with being...

It all depends on how familiar you are with being a bicycle mechanic, and how mechanically inclined you are in general. Think of how many people are not suited or able to work on a bicycle, vs. those...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-03-23, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,958
Posted By m@Robertson

I built this a little over a year ago. A 1999...

I built this a little over a year ago. A 1999 Intense Tracer frame that I rescued from oblivion and gave it a new life. The cargo bike tires only lasted a short while after this trip and were...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-03-23, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 613
Posted By m@Robertson

One common technique for ebikes like the Rad that...

One common technique for ebikes like the Rad that are less-than-waterproof is to use dielectric grease on all of the electrical connections. If you have HIGO/Julet plugs (color coded, round and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-02-23, 05:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,135
Posted By m@Robertson

I would love it if LiFePO4 was a viable solution...

I would love it if LiFePO4 was a viable solution for an ebike. I use it for my portable power station and my home system, which have 2 kwh and 9 kwh of storage, respectively. The energy density is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-02-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By m@Robertson

To directly answer the question, I want hose that...

To directly answer the question, I want hose that I need to cut to the proper size. I buy it online.

But the correct answer depends on whether you know what you are doing in the first place, and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-26-23, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 687
Posted By m@Robertson

I live on the coast and often ride on paths...

I live on the coast and often ride on paths surrounded by dunes, blowing sand and foggy, moisture-laden air. On occasion with a different bike I ride down the beach so... thats ground zero for salt...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-29-23, 09:38 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,775
Posted By m@Robertson

Well, I have built hub geared hub bikes that I...

Well, I have built hub geared hub bikes that I put thousands of miles on commuting on flat land. One commuter to rule them all had/has twin 35a controllers (single 52v pack with 90a continuous-rated...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-29-23, 08:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 845
Posted By m@Robertson

Unfortunately you are far from the first person...

Unfortunately you are far from the first person to have this happen. Typically when this occurs the frame is a write-off. The costs and the risks associated with fixing it will exceed the costs of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-24-23, 11:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,571
Posted By m@Robertson

I said as much and more with some examples in...

I said as much and more with some examples in another forum. I got a posted response from Frey that my comments were being considered by the relevant department. I followed up with more and we'll see...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-17-23, 04:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,571
Posted By m@Robertson

Well frankly I hope it succeeds, warts and all....

Well frankly I hope it succeeds, warts and all. We need more examples in the market of utility bikes - that sell and convince manufacturers to stay in the game. These middle-of-the-road haulers like...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-14-23, 10:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,571
Posted By m@Robertson

This isn't about ebikes, its more of a weird...

This isn't about ebikes, its more of a weird production decision that came about thanks to a frame design issue. I have never seen a quill stem used by an ebike manufacturer. Doesn't mean it never...
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