... Super high RPM (~4V/1000rpm) means a lot of gearing. Also, small motors mean very low tolerance of heat. Someone has undoubtedly tried them, though? G....
... down to ... searching ... You've got it right. C stands for the battery capacity. But you can only charge them at C until they are about 90% full. Any more...
Very few bicycles make 15,000 miles without incurring repair & maintenance costs that exceed the original purchase price. The costlier the bike to begin with,...
That would be AAA, not me, and yes, you're right. I'll bet, when they ran their numbers, the national average cost/gallon for gasoline was down around $1.50. ...
1, maybe 2 cents worth... Depreciation- probably 40% the first year, then its probably 10% after. In the long run- not even close to a car. Replacing the...
You better figure out what your speed is for your e-bike and how long it will take to drive 15,000 miles a year. Spread the cost of the car over the life of...
... For me I am doing an Ebike instead of getting a second car. That way we still have the car for everybody to go places, but if I need to run to the bank or...
You better figure out what your speed is for your e-bike and how long it will take to drive 15,000 miles a year. ... Finally someone figured out that we need a...
I used 15,000 miles/year only because AAA used that figure - it works out to about 41 miles/day, which is way more daily mileage than I would actually do. I...
Patrick wrote - ....I wish there were an enclosable 1 passennger, 3 wheel electric "e- bike- a minimum weight, & motor- maybe 1 hp (@ 36V)continuous power ...
Excellent trikes. Perfect candidates for assist huh? When I see the price tag, at first seems very expensive. Then you look around- many bikes alone cost 2-$3k...
... Not for rain or snow, necessarily, but for those infrequent occasions when an e-assist vehicle just won't handle the cargo, distance or destination. My...
Your charging strategy is risky considering you may not be charging from dead each time. The term C is the capacity of battery. In your case a 2100mah battery...
... [snip] ... Well that's obvious, isn't it? You need way more than 1hp to move vehicles weighing 10 or more times their typical cargo (cars) up hills, or to...
This goes out to anyone using a Hub Motor on a bike/trike. Please take a look at your Nuts and make sure they are tight (before) each ride. Plus look closely...
My supplier makes/supplies such a torque arm with the motors but there is a squared end on the shaft so there are twice the "catch" areas on the axle/torque...
Ron Is this the email address you respond to, need to talk batts/ * From: Ron McCurdy [mailto:freedex@...] ... Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. ...
Anyone heard of a hybrid battery arrangement used on e-bikes? NiCd/NiMh are generally easy to charge/discharge and have a very high peak current capability but...
Dermot Dobson
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May 2, 2004 5:17 pm
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... on ... maybe ... 40mph- ... I ... Not a joke but if you want something that is a pleasure to drive / ride and doesn't get you tired then a few ponies is...
Hey Don't expect the capacity to be 2100mah either - I just got some of the new 2000mah Rayovac rapid charge AA cells and their charger and the capacity is...
Hi Group, I have a few Electric assist trikes I will be showing in new Jersey this month. I have built five now, and will have three for people to try, and ...
A while back, a company called Advanced Battery Factory (A.B.F.) of China was advertizing Li-Polymer batteries. Did anyone buy any? Do they have battery...
How about a 24V X 10Ah Pack of Prismatic cell Ni-MH for $98.00 or 36V X 10Ah for $138.90 or 48V X 10Ah for $188.00? These are in pack form & setup for e-bike...
I have only recently discovered Yahoogroup's Power-Assist and am delighted! I have had some of my design questions answered but I would love to consult the...
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