TERMS OF SERVICE file for Power-Assist 1. Topics DIRECTLY related to the use and implementation of power-assistance of primarily human-powered vehicles are...
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de30ac
Nov 1, 2004 6:21 pm
The LaFree Sport uses Lead-Acid, not nickelmetalhydride. ... same as...
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narrowistheway
Nov 1, 2004 7:56 pm
Charging SLA batteries in parallel is not hazardous. Only NiMH and other batts that use neg delta V or similar methods to determine end of charge are a fire...
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larry
laryacan
Nov 1, 2004 8:23 pm
I am puzzled by your comment about charging sla batteries in parellel.. I am not saying that your wrong, just puzzled by the comment.... As an sla battery...
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weezil
weezilweezil
Nov 1, 2004 9:01 pm
... Batteries do not exhibit the same per-cell voltage. If one battery's total voltage is less than that of one with which it is paralleled, the battery with ...
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de30ac
Nov 1, 2004 10:36 pm
I was mistaken. I was thinking of SLA batteries in series.. If for instance you have two 6 volt SLA's in series (I had this happen to me)one could be 5 volts...
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William Cleves
whousthat
Nov 2, 2004 12:10 am
Hi! I've actually found that from the European market, you can get a 600W 12/24/36/48VDC to 230VAC inverter between $200 Euro to $600 Euro. They weight on...
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Todd Reed
tl_reed
Nov 2, 2004 12:17 am
Howdy all, I've found a Sharper Image EV scooter for 12 bux, count 'em, at an urban recycling warehouse sans rear tire. SI was nice enough to send me the rear...
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LEVTusa@...
Nov 2, 2004 3:23 am
Greetings, Sorry I missed all the Heinzmann hubub. My thanks to Barry who forwarded the posting to me again. Heinzmann does not appear to be fading unless...
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el_steak
Nov 2, 2004 3:57 am
So I guess I have 2 options, Wire the 3 x 12 volts batteries in parallel and use a float (trickle) charger. Or leave the batteries in series and use a 36 volts...
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C POLLARD
bcstractor
Nov 2, 2004 4:00 am
You haven't told us how efficient the motor/controller combo is! Surely you need to know that before running off and spending a load of money? You might also...
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weezil
weezilweezil
Nov 2, 2004 4:05 am
... You will have problems as aforementioned with one battery trying to charge another which is displaying a lower voltage. ... You can use three inexpensive...
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Rod Rusnick
rodmanoff
Nov 2, 2004 4:21 am
Well today was one of those days we all have occasionally. Leaving work I reached down to insert the 20A fuse and the inline fuse holder came apart in my...
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el_steak
Nov 2, 2004 4:21 am
After reading this group and a variety of other sources for a while, I decided to order a WE brushless B36 kit today. I opted for the WE Kit because it is...
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S. David Lalonde
liion_power_...
Nov 2, 2004 4:42 am
Article: Why choose an ELECTRIC bike? http://www.atob.org.uk/electricbikeadvantages.htm http://tinyurl.com/6bdue Ten good reasons from A to B magazine... 1....
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Donny G
plwc59
Nov 2, 2004 5:46 am
... I bought mine for different reasons altogether, mostly Curiosity and Fun...
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Joshua Goldberg
evsolutions
Nov 2, 2004 6:03 am
Craig Spanza is in Calgary Alberta and not B.C. (unless due to pressure from his neighbors seeing Craig doing wild and crazy stunts with e-motors have ...
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Joshua Goldberg
evsolutions
Nov 2, 2004 6:36 am
I built my 1st one in 1992 because I could not legally get a license to drive a Motorcycle…some rule about not letting the blind drive a motor vehicle in...
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Greg Nuspel
invent4fun
Nov 2, 2004 11:42 am
Joshua, Brokerage fees are charged by the courier company. The only safe one is the post office, if I remember correctly it's $5.00. Couriers' charges start at...
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Joshua Goldberg
evsolutions
Nov 2, 2004 2:22 pm
I use a Customs Broker out of Surrey B.C., I ONLY use them for bikes/trikes and not hub motors. What they do is charge a percentage of the shipment...
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de30ac
Nov 2, 2004 2:56 pm
These are all good reasons to choose an ebike.I should say something about #9-High Resale Value. If you read my previous posts , you know I paid $250 for a...
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Pierre Audette
pfaudette
Nov 2, 2004 3:30 pm
I just received my refurbished WE B36 kit yesterday from the scratch sale. UPS dinged me pretty hard on the 'extra charges' for shipping to Canada, but that's...
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philiplebg
Nov 2, 2004 4:16 pm
Hi, I've just bought on ebay a currie electrodrive motor, the same as this one: (http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ...
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el_steak
Nov 2, 2004 4:17 pm
... Seriously, I think it would be great if you could come up with a similar high-quality turn-key system. Would have definately tipped the scale for me. I am...
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Joshua Goldberg
evsolutions
Nov 2, 2004 5:01 pm
UPS & FedEx are in competition to see who can be the biggest bastard for cross border shipping. The only difference between UPS and FedEx, at least FedEx does...
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John Schuyler
johnescooter50
Nov 2, 2004 5:34 pm
... bastard for ... play ... The United States Postal Service is superb(I LOVE it's Priority Mail Service), GD conservative politicians want to privitize it! ...
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julianactive
Nov 2, 2004 6:11 pm
Julian Bikes is now offering hub motor kits complete with a 26 inch chromoly fork. We feel this is the best way for most customers to add a hub motor to their...
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julianactive
Nov 2, 2004 6:12 pm
R&B Bicycle Club sells turnkey bikes in Southern California using KHS bicycles for the platform and WE 36 volt 35 amp brushed front hub motors with chromoly...
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Cliff Howard
clifff3d
Nov 2, 2004 6:59 pm
I saw this warning at toysrus.com It's on the page for the Razor E300 Seated Electric Scooter. "CUSTOMERS PLEASE NOTE: Motorized scooters and motor assisted...
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Joshua Goldberg
evsolutions
Nov 2, 2004 7:37 pm
Who did the warning Toys r Us or Razor and is it correct, I can see scooters being outlawed, but e-bikes too? I can see some poor guy in NYC finally gets a...
