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Forum: Electric Bikes

12-21-13, 01:48 PM

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A high power, low speed e-assist kit for climbing only

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Posted By Shahmatt

I will consider carefully my options and make a...

I will consider carefully my options and make a decision when I get the bike to near completion. This should be sometime end January.

@ turbo and others, Many thanks for the help. I greatly...

Forum: Electric Bikes

12-18-13, 01:55 AM

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A high power, low speed e-assist kit for climbing only

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Posted By Shahmatt

A valid concern. Actually I began considering the...

A valid concern. Actually I began considering the feasibility after watching this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9BeZW79JZU

Forum: Electric Bikes

12-17-13, 12:47 AM

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A high power, low speed e-assist kit for climbing only

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Posted By Shahmatt

What kind of size and weight do you think this...

What kind of size and weight do you think this will amount to?

Forum: Electric Bikes

12-16-13, 08:47 PM

Replies: 34

A high power, low speed e-assist kit for climbing only

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Posted By Shahmatt

I don't really know anything about batteries and...

I don't really know anything about batteries and capacities. Say I go with the 500W motor. Also assuming that I'll mainly use this motor for very little hill climbing but mainly for the short boost...

Forum: Electric Bikes

12-16-13, 02:56 AM

Replies: 34

A high power, low speed e-assist kit for climbing only

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Posted By Shahmatt

Thanks very much. I've only recently begun to...

Thanks very much. I've only recently begun to look into the details of bike mechanics and so am still very green in these matters.

Unfortunately wheel building and truing is quite expensive to do...

Forum: Electric Bikes

12-16-13, 12:49 AM

Replies: 34

A high power, low speed e-assist kit for climbing only

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Posted By Shahmatt

Turbo This the hub motor you mean?: ...

Turbo

This the hub motor you mean?:
http://em3ev.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=107

Does it freewheel easily when not powered?

Forum: Electric Bikes

12-15-13, 06:33 AM

Replies: 34

A high power, low speed e-assist kit for climbing only

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Posted By Shahmatt

Thanks. But since I intend to use the free wheel...

Thanks. But since I intend to use the free wheel and save weight I'm hoping just a hub motor might do.

Thanks.

So based on the wheel size you believe this to be feasible.

The Cruzbike...

Forum: Electric Bikes

12-14-13, 10:33 PM

Replies: 34

A high power, low speed e-assist kit for climbing only

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Posted By Shahmatt

Incidentally I am building a recumbent with 16...

Incidentally I am building a recumbent with 16 inch wheels on front and back. The intention is also for it to be a Cruzbike conversion - meaning forward wheel drive.

I am considering installing...

Forum: Electric Bikes

12-13-13, 07:54 PM

Replies: 34

A high power, low speed e-assist kit for climbing only

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Posted By Shahmatt

Thanks for the info. I intend to make use of...

Thanks for the info.

I intend to make use of the non-drive wheel. What about some of the hub motors mentioned in this post?

http://www.electricbike.com/hubmotors/

What kind of wattage should...

Forum: Electric Bikes

12-13-13, 12:18 AM

Replies: 34

A high power, low speed e-assist kit for climbing only

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Posted By Shahmatt

A high power, low speed e-assist kit for climbing only

I"m currently in the process of building a commuting city bike and I am trying to work out the best gear range.

The setup I'm looking at has gear inches ranging from 40 to around 90.

I'm...

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