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Forum: Electric Bikes
07-23-07, 03:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 636
Posted By Hoofer

If you haven't looked at batteryspace.com, you...

If you haven't looked at batteryspace.com, you might take a look there.
Forum: Commuting
07-04-07, 10:18 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,886
Posted By Hoofer

Is that you? Would you please stop locking...

Is that you?

Would you please stop locking your bike to my ceramic sewer bike. I know it doesn't look like much, but it's all that I can afford.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-28-07, 12:48 AM
Replies: 502
Views: 235,990
Posted By Hoofer

I haven't read this whole thread, so please...

I haven't read this whole thread, so please berate me if this has been exhausted already.

I'm looking for an inexpensive headlight and (preferably blinking) tailight to wire to the
24 volt...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-24-07, 08:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,923
Posted By Hoofer

I once read that when these batteries age, little...

I once read that when these batteries age, little stalagtites and stalagmites form bridges between the plates which sort of short circuit the battery over time as they become more numerous.
It said...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-24-07, 08:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,948
Posted By Hoofer

Um, too late. I just replaced my 24v 12 AH SLA...

Um, too late.
I just replaced my 24v 12 AH SLA batteries with a 24v 7 AH NiCad pack last week.
I agree, NiMH and Lithiums are superior, but more expensive.
Since my needs (about 7.5 miles round...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-23-07, 08:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,221
Posted By Hoofer

Hmm, bikes and e-bikes are great for some things,...

Hmm, bikes and e-bikes are great for some things, but if I were interested in toting those kinds of loads economically, without alot of exertion, and at faster than a snails pace, I'd consider a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-23-07, 08:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,948
Posted By Hoofer

Good summary JC I have a couple questions...

Good summary JC

I have a couple questions about NiCads.

As I understand, these should be fully charged and discharged regularly to avoid the "memory effect".
Charging fully is pretty...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-23-07, 08:23 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

Mongoose update: Sixth day with the 24v 7 AH...

Mongoose update:
Sixth day with the 24v 7 AH NiCad pack.
Fortunately performance figures are looking up after a few recharge cycles.
To work 3.45 miles in 13:10, 15.7 mph avg
Home (longer route)...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-19-07, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 790
Posted By Hoofer

8 mph cruising speed is painfully slow. It...

8 mph cruising speed is painfully slow.
It sounds like it has no changeable gears. This is really impractical, even in flat Florida, unless you are enamored with the singlespeed fad.
A 2 wheeled...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-19-07, 04:11 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

Mongoose update: Second day with the 24v, 7 AH...

Mongoose update:
Second day with the 24v, 7 AH Nicad pack.
To work 3.45mi. in 14:02, avg speed 14.7mph
Better than yesterday, but this was about a technically perfect ride (kept throttle nailed...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-18-07, 04:35 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

Mongoose update: Well, I did get the new...

Mongoose update:
Well, I did get the new battery pack installed yesterday, and charged it overnight.
Seemed to charge ok. Had a red light in the afternoon, which had changed to a green light by...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-07, 02:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,688
Posted By Hoofer

How about those speedplay or eggbeater pedals?...

How about those speedplay or eggbeater pedals? Can one walk in shoes with cleats for those?
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-17-07, 08:04 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

Mongoose update: I got my NiCad pack from...

Mongoose update:
I got my NiCad pack from batteryspace last week. I just got back from vacation, so I havent done anything with it yet. Hopefully over the next few days I will get it installed and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-17-07, 08:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,155
Posted By Hoofer

D2 - congratulations on the Mongoose. That...

D2 - congratulations on the Mongoose. That sounds like an ideal commute for this bike. You might look at my posts regarding the performance I have seen with this model over the last six months.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-03-07, 05:55 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

My impression was that the performance (range)...

My impression was that the performance (range) has been falling pretty linearly from the start - about 1% per charge, although I didn't do enough testing early in the first couple months to really...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-03-07, 05:27 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

I'm not sure about that. The brochure says...

I'm not sure about that.
The brochure says expected battery life is 3 months or 100 charges.



Actually, I think with lead acid batteries, the less deeply they are discharged, and the quicker...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-02-07, 08:38 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

Mongoose update: I took the Walmart mongoose...

Mongoose update:
I took the Walmart mongoose electric bike for a test run to see what the range is now, after about 20 weeks, averaging about 4 days per week, so around 80 round trips (around 7.3...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-01-07, 10:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,172
Posted By Hoofer

Does it only have the two wheels? If you really...

Does it only have the two wheels? If you really are planning to use it in the store for shopping, it seems like it would be inconvient to always need to keep a hand on it to keep it balanced.
Forum: Commuting
05-27-07, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 618
Posted By Hoofer

I don't have one, but human powered machines...

I don't have one, but human powered machines sells a poncho type jacket that looks interesting. I would think that might not be too confining.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-25-07, 05:32 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 21,876
Posted By Hoofer

Luckie on dogmobile

Bike worked great for a 300 mile tour back in March. Enough of a spectacle to get in the paper. Who could leave a pooch like this at home? A little longer tour planned for next month.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-20-07, 10:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,073
Posted By Hoofer

Range testing on my Walmart Mongoose bike with...

Range testing on my Walmart Mongoose bike with SLA battery (two 12v batteries rated at 12Ah each, in series = 24v, 450W motor) showed that when the battery was new, I could go (no pedaling,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-18-07, 05:40 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

Currie sells chargers for $50, so not overly...

Currie sells chargers for $50, so not overly expensive. Using it would be a little bit of a hassle, but the main reason I haven't done so is that I don't care that much if the battery is dead when I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-07-07, 04:08 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

Those ecospeed batteries (and bikes too, for that...

Those ecospeed batteries (and bikes too, for that matter) look great, but $1200 for a battery is too much for me to justify.
Any suggestions for, say, under $300?
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-06-07, 11:27 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

Mongoose Update: Commuting for about 16 weeks...

Mongoose Update:
Commuting for about 16 weeks now with the Mongoose electric bike from Walmart.
Averaging about 4 days per week of use so far, so about 65 round trips (around 7.3 miles round trip)....
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-13-07, 06:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,620
Posted By Hoofer

Yes the Mongoose uses a SLA type battery. I...

Yes the Mongoose uses a SLA type battery.
I agree, charging it at work would be better, but it would be a bit of a chore, which I am trying to avoid.
Also, I'm thinking that for the nine or so...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-11-07, 05:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,620
Posted By Hoofer

Mongoose Update: Commuting for 12 weeks now...

Mongoose Update:

Commuting for 12 weeks now with the Mongoose electric bike from Walmart.
Averaging about 4 days per week of use so far, so about 50 trips.
Usually use full power going in to...
Forum: Commuting
02-14-07, 05:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,832
Posted By Hoofer

My Walmart Mongoose electric bike had a catchy...

My Walmart Mongoose electric bike had a catchy tag on it " Clean - Green - No Gasoline" I think this had a leaf in the background. Vaugely "reduce-reuse-recycle" type effect. I was thinking it would...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-05-07, 09:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 955
Posted By Hoofer

Hmm, that's pretty good. I'll give it a go.

Hmm, that's pretty good. I'll give it a go.
Forum: Living Car Free
02-04-07, 08:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 955
Posted By Hoofer

Isn't this the problem?

An interesting thing to say, and isn't this the root of the "car problem"?

Isn't the idea of popularizing car-free/lite living a bit like convincing people that they really don't like to eat ice...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-04-07, 09:28 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 21,876
Posted By Hoofer

Actually, for a smaller dog - say 35 lbs or less,...

Actually, for a smaller dog - say 35 lbs or less, I'd go with the Bob ibex. I really like having the the narrow profile and single tire track. It just feels more manueverable and less exposed when...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-03-07, 10:18 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 21,876
Posted By Hoofer

I have tried a number of solutions to haul my...

I have tried a number of solutions to haul my 77lb labrador around.

I first tried a BOB Ibex trailer (single wheel with spring suspension). Put a big rubbermaid tub on it for the dog.

A...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-31-07, 05:27 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

Stokell- Good looking bike. How about some...

Stokell-
Good looking bike. How about some performance numbers for us?

I heard those hub motors were noisy. True?
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-31-07, 05:25 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

Mongoose update: Rode 4 of 5 days last...

Mongoose update:

Rode 4 of 5 days last week. Two for two so far this week. Relatively cold here now, 39 F yesterday am. Didn't notice any drop off in performance, but didn't bring the gps.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-07, 12:53 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,741
Posted By Hoofer

Wow, what a coincidence. That's what my mother...

Wow, what a coincidence.
That's what my mother used to call me.
Well, she did, before the, uh, accident.
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-21-07, 07:35 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

Mongoose update: Second week of commuting...

Mongoose update:

Second week of commuting - took electric bike 6 of 7 days.
Drove one day because of wet roads, but not even raining.

I had a seatpost rear rack that I had bought for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-14-07, 06:07 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

Mongoose update: First full week of...

Mongoose update:

First full week of commuting - 7 of 7 days.

Wore the gps today. Coming in 3.97 miles, 14:48, avg speed 16.1 mph. Full throttle +slightly above walking effort pedaling.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-13-07, 03:33 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

Mongoose update: I got a thick cable bike...

Mongoose update:

I got a thick cable bike lock with combination lock and am leaving that attached to the bench in front of the office.

It should stop the casual, spur of the moment,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-11-07, 06:24 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

Mongoose update: Didn't bring the gps...

Mongoose update:

Didn't bring the gps today. Full power + walking exertion on the way in. Full power + moderate exertion home.

Maybe security will be a bigger issue than anticipated. A...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-10-07, 07:38 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

Mongoose update: Chraged about 14 hrs...

Mongoose update:

Chraged about 14 hrs overnight. The LED was on green (starts on red when plugged into flat battery). I don't know if this is overcharging it or not. I'll have to hook up that...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-09-07, 07:01 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

Mongoose update: Charged battery for about...

Mongoose update:

Charged battery for about 12 hrs overnight Charger says it takes 6 - 8 hrs to charge. Bike instruction manual says never charge more than 24 hours. There is a LED on the charger...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-08-07, 05:51 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

Mongoose update: First real commute with...

Mongoose update:

First real commute with the bike this am. I didn't charge the battery overnight to get a better idea of range after the riding I did yesterday.

Distance came out as 3.98...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-07-07, 06:09 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

Mongoose update: I got the battery plug socket...

Mongoose update:
I got the battery plug socket epoxied and soldered back on.
There is no water protection for battery, connections and motor, so I'll have to do something about that at some point....
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-06-07, 11:04 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

Mongoose update: I thought there was a bit more...

Mongoose update:
I thought there was a bit more play than there should be with plugging in the battery to the charger last night.

Looking more closely today, I see the male "socket" side of the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-05-07, 10:45 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

Got the Mongoose tonight. Pretty minimal...

Got the Mongoose tonight. Pretty minimal assempbly required. 6-8 hrs to charge her up.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-31-06, 10:36 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 28,898
Posted By Hoofer

I just ordered one of the $280 (well $370 with...

I just ordered one of the $280 (well $370 with shipping and tax) walmart electric bikes.

From what I've seen here and on another sites on electric vehicles/bikes, these
cheap models aren't...
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