< Recall the concept of "motor constant" introduced in my previous postings, defined as Km=R/(Kt^2). For the Scott 1HP, 3000RPM motor :- R = 0.057 ohms Kt =...
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christophe.coeck@...
Aug 1, 2001 9:48 am
can anybody give me a link, or contact to these scott motors regards ... postings, ... from ... Magmotor in ... that ... guess as ... easily ... wane. ... ...
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Norman
norbev@...
Aug 1, 2001 2:39 pm
... Well Scott, that is exactly the feeling I get after reading this weeks posts. ... I have just come back from a dry ride, because I saw a 45-minute hole in...
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lawclerk007@...
Aug 1, 2001 2:50 pm
If batteries can go 11,000 miles as one mfg claims, then the cost is incredibly low. What is your experience and cost estimates?...
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lawclerk007@...
Aug 1, 2001 2:55 pm
Any opinions?...
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julian.bikes@...
Aug 1, 2001 3:02 pm
Colin, Welcome back! Are you going to get an e-cycle motor & controller now that they are available? They called me the other day to complete my order but I ...
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David Rodenhiser
davidr@...
Aug 1, 2001 3:29 pm
... Denali Cycles, without a doubt. http://www.denalicycles.com d....
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Eric Peltzer
eric@...
Aug 1, 2001 6:10 pm
The fact remains that no one has built a really great compelling electric bike. The problem is not that people haven't tried to market the electric bike. The...
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EngDept TestElectronics
ed@...
Aug 1, 2001 6:16 pm
I think there may be a big market for e-bikes with private pilots. A private pilot can fly from airport to airport, but once at the airport, we are usually...
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Bill Volk
bvolk@...
Aug 1, 2001 8:12 pm
Eric wrote The fact remains that no one has built a really great compelling electric bike. The problem is not that people haven't tried to market the electric ...
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Bill Volk
bvolk@...
Aug 1, 2001 8:14 pm
Ed wrote I think there may be a big market for e-bikes with private pilots. A private pilot can fly from airport to airport, but once at the airport, we are ...
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Allen, Todd
todd.allen@...
Aug 1, 2001 10:09 pm
I'd caution against encouraging too much targeting of the youth market for PA bikes. There are already many people concerned with being able to ride these...
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Allen, Todd
todd.allen@...
Aug 1, 2001 10:16 pm
... private The total pool of actively flying private pilots is pretty small. On the plus side you could sell them a high end product and gouge them terribly...
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Scott MacGregor
smacgregor@...
Aug 1, 2001 11:53 pm
Ed, Your "old man" observation is born out in my sales. Actually, I'd say 80% + of my sales are to men over 50, and about half of those to men over 60! Now ...
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Colin Dedman
cjd121@...
Aug 2, 2001 12:43 am
... Yes, I intend ordering the motor but haven't done so yet as I've been away. I'm in no particular hurry as I don't have an immediate need for the motor, ...
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Colin Dedman
cjd121@...
Aug 2, 2001 12:48 am
... Batteries don't wear out after a given number of miles, but after a given number of charge/discharge cycles, or after a given number of years. For sealed...
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Scott MacGregor
smacgregor@...
Aug 2, 2001 2:02 am
. Just ... prominently ... But Clinton isn't in office anymore! :) Regards, Scott MacGregor 9 South St. Plainville, MA 02762 Voice 508-695-3717 Fax...
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Colin Dedman
cjd121@...
Aug 2, 2001 3:50 am
... Only a few percent, and even then only under conditions of high voltage and current. The guys that worry most about brush timing are the geeks who push the...
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Tim & Ally Smith
tacsmith@...
Aug 2, 2001 4:00 am
I've just been sent some pics and info on the TopRun based units available in Australia through World Wide Electric Vehicles based in the State of Victoria. ...
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Colin Dedman
cjd121@...
Aug 2, 2001 4:37 am
... Actually, I recommended using the MG24 motor at 48V using the Ecycle FET controller, and Ecycle were in complete agreement that this was the best option ...
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Ted Ledbetter
tedled@...
Aug 2, 2001 2:35 pm
"What's got two wheels, pedals and a go-faster cocoon? A human-powered vehicle - weird bike to you and me - and the world championships are now on in Brighton,...
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Eric Peltzer
eric@...
Aug 2, 2001 3:53 pm
... I would tend to think that using this powerful and expensive a motor would ONLY be the case if you were basically trying for an electric motorcycle/ ...
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Norman
norbev@...
Aug 2, 2001 4:50 pm
From: "Eric Peltzer" <eric@...> ... An intoxicated driver on A1A, the first street our yachters use when leaving a Ft. Lauderdale Marina, hit two young...
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Tim Clevenger
tclevenger@...
Aug 2, 2001 4:56 pm
... <snip> ... A gentleman brought his Currie bike on the Metrolink yesterday in evening rush hour. He got no fewer than 15 people asking how fast it goes,...
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David Rodenhiser
davidr@...
Aug 2, 2001 9:17 pm
Looks like Mendelson Electronics has the 24 volt 5 amp chargers available again. Designed for SLA batteries and only $20. For those of you with Currie bikes,...
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Colin Dedman
cjd121@...
Aug 3, 2001 12:09 am
... Why do you think that, Eric? Do you know of a smaller motor that would be adequate for a high performance e-assist with 50 km/hr top speed, adequate...
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Steven M.
nws3@...
Aug 3, 2001 3:22 am
So why couldn't these people ride a bike? 100 gets an okay one, going a mile on a bike is no sweat. ... From: Tim Clevenger [mailto:tclevenger@...] ...
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Allen, Todd
todd.allen@...
Aug 3, 2001 5:51 am
... means that ... on my ... requires ... largish ... and ... Colin, I agree 100%. I hunted for a while to find an appropriate bicycle for this. I already...
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malcolm young
e_day_gb@...
Aug 3, 2001 11:05 am
E DAY SUNDAY,SEPTEMBER 2nd PALMER PARK-READING-9.30AM ONWARDS READINGS FIRST ANNUAL ELECTRIC BIKE MEET & FUN RIDE . All cyclists and alternative vehicles are ...
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Eric Peltzer
eric@...
Aug 3, 2001 3:17 pm
... Both the MG 13 and the MG24 have 4.5 kW continuous power, or 6 hp, and with the controller the MG13 costs $800. This is 10 to 20 times more powerful than a...
