... Seems that one of the big advantages of BLDC motors has been lost with this motor. That is, that the windings are on the outside, so there is more room for...
2910
Eric Peltzer
eric@...
Sep 1, 2001 2:30 pm
Perhaps the new Kollmorgan motor is better in the cooling dept. For one thing, it has a finned aluminum body, though unless they turned the design inside out...
2911
Norman
norbev@...
Sep 1, 2001 3:40 pm
Hi All, Total EV just re-opened their web page, and is selling their old stock with batteries that are probably not good; but the prices are still...
2912
Reesort
reesort@...
Sep 1, 2001 4:09 pm
-- We have recently purchased a Heinzmann Estelle Classic bike. On delivery the battery charge indicator flashes on empty. Can we assume that it is empty? Is...
2913
rafleck@...
Sep 1, 2001 7:07 pm
Does anyone have an opinion on the Heinzmann Estelle Mini-Folder found at EVsales? The price-$450 & weight-53lb is very attractive. I also own a Currie Pro...
2914
Dave McKinney
kt4en@...
Sep 2, 2001 12:54 am
... one ... design ... Hi Eric , Colin, Indead the new Kollmorgan motor should have better heat disapation, the stator is around the outside perimiter (looks...
2915
Dave McKinney
kt4en@...
Sep 2, 2001 12:54 am
... one ... design ... Hi Eric , Colin, Indead the new Kollmorgan motor should have better heat disapation, the stator is around the outside perimiter (looks...
2916
Bil Gladstone
bil@...
Sep 2, 2001 1:52 am
... this vendor? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wish I could but being in Canada with our archaic regulations and stiff-necked Customs people, we can't...
2917
Bil Gladstone
bil@...
Sep 2, 2001 1:54 am
... this vendor? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wish I could but being in Canada with our archaic regulations and stiff-necked Customs people, we can't...
2918
mekkio@...
Sep 2, 2001 10:02 am
Hi, Has anyone had any experience with the Mercedes Hybrid bike? Its really slick looking, and I assume that the components and craftsmanship are pretty first...
2919
b2bhelp@...
Sep 2, 2001 4:10 pm
I am also tempted but saw the 5AH battery and said, 'nah'. Ever owned a Benz? The maintenance cost is not for the weak of wallet!! ... looks...
2920
Dave McKinney
kt4en@...
Sep 2, 2001 4:11 pm
... For ... the ... leg. ... CORECTION: Due to new meter and operator error should say .1 ohm (thats as low as this meter will go, not happy, must talk to...
2921
b2bhelp@...
Sep 2, 2001 4:13 pm
Bill Gladstone reports that he couldn't get electric bikes across the border. However, electric bikes are sold in Toronto by "On The Go" and McBride Cycles. I...
2922
b2bhelp@...
Sep 2, 2001 4:15 pm
From a Websearch, I conclude that this is not a Power On Demand bike. ... looks...
2923
b2bhelp@...
Sep 2, 2001 4:17 pm
I believe this is not a Power On Demand bike, you likely have to pedal along. Anyone know for sure? ... I ... heavy...any...
2924
b2bhelp@...
Sep 2, 2001 4:21 pm
Saw a bike in Toronto with this sticker. Anybody have a source?...
2925
b2bhelp@...
Sep 2, 2001 4:29 pm
Two electric scooters are on the current issue of a British scooter/motorcycle magazine. These scooters have a 20-30 mile range and are street legal, at least ...
2926
mekkio@...
Sep 2, 2001 4:44 pm
Transport Canada has just (April 2001) ammended the Motor Vehicle act to allow e-bikes. You can see the announcement here: ...
2927
LEVTusa@...
Sep 2, 2001 4:50 pm
Greetings, You can assume the battery is discharged and recharge it. It is probable that this battery was static discharged. It may take several ...
2928
raphsperry@...
Sep 2, 2001 5:03 pm
I'm not sure, but San Francisco Bicycle Coalition might be the source. They have "ONE LESS CAR" T--shirts. Try to contact them through www.sfbike.org. -Raphael...
2929
LEVTusa@...
Sep 2, 2001 5:09 pm
Greetings, The Heinzmann Estelle Mini is a very nice, folding transport. It demonstrates the superb quality and engineering found on all of the kits and bikes...
2930
rafleck@...
Sep 2, 2001 5:21 pm
Hi Phil, Thanks for the response. At 5'8" 160lb I shouldn't have a problem riding it. Is $450 a fair price for this bike and how much more should I expect to...
2931
LEVTusa@...
Sep 2, 2001 5:32 pm
Greetings, You certainly put your finger on the Mercedes Hybrid Bicycle. It is a very high quality and durable Pedelec. It is limited to ~250W and 50/50 ...
2932
robmeans@...
Sep 2, 2001 6:28 pm
... design ... The new high-torque MAC motor has even longer fins to disipate heat. It comes with a small tube of heat sink compound to encourage further...
2933
LEVTusa@...
Sep 2, 2001 6:29 pm
Greetings, The answer I am afraid is no. It is not a fair price. It is ~30-40% of fair market price. A competitive retail should be in the $1200-1500 range....
2934
Norman
norbev@...
Sep 2, 2001 7:13 pm
Thanks Phil, I ordered one for me and one for Beverly. Your input has helped. Norman...
2935
frankm71@...
Sep 2, 2001 11:54 pm
On Sun, 02 Sep 2001 16:14:57 -0000 b2bhelp@... wrote: I think that expecting to get an ebike for $450 that is any good is unrealistic ... This message...
2936
Kerry Drew
kerryika@...
Sep 2, 2001 11:57 pm
I belive there is an internet source at: stickerguy.com, though I am not certain, a websearch will no doubt bear fruit. <KMD>...
2937
Colin Dedman
cjd121@...
Sep 3, 2001 2:52 am
... The ohms range is no good for measuring below 1 ohm or so. The correct procedure is to squirt an accurately known current of 1 amp or so thru the winding,...
2938
Colin Dedman
cjd121@...
Sep 3, 2001 3:14 am
... I don't know how the Transmagnetics motor is built internally, but it would be interesting to compare the power and efficiency performance with the Currie....
