Anybody know why the Made In China ebikes/escooters have become scarce lately? With the better weather, you'd think the opposite would be true. Any BC...
On 4/11/07, Bob McRee wrote: A bunch of useful stuff. Another question before I send in my order and money: I'm doing this as a through the crank assist, so...
Hello Chaps Did another KMX electric video in the park, these bikes are amazing candidates for conversion, the quality of the playback is a lot better on...
... I can't tell you anything about that motor in particular, but the rule of thumb I use with basically any motor is that 80% of the free speed is the motor's...
Thanks Knoxie, and I enjoyed the music also. Norm ... From: "Paul Knox" <knoxieman@...> To: <power-assist@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007...
Hi Norm Glad you liked it I never thought I would have this much fun on a trike! I am a convert for sure, Music was Muse - Knights of Cydonia off the new...
Me too, This was a good one with the alternate views. bob ... From: Norm To: power-assist@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 5:47 PM Subject: Re:...
Howdy fellow bikers, There's going to be a free Renewable Energy & Transportation Fair this Saturday in Rancho Palos Verdes (adjacent to Torrance and Redondo ...
.i've been tied up moving so i didn't weigh in on this earlier. using the national simple switcher like the LM2576 is very simple and you do not need to use...
Bob, the parts are ordered and I should have them soon. I'm not crazy about working with sufrace mount components but I will take the plunge and see what...
John, That motor probably runs at about 3000 rpm so you will need about a 30:1 reduction. I mentioned earlier that you have to mate the shaft of that motor to...
Nice vid - I've also begun riding a recumbent and must say I'm very very happy with it. Haven't made any videos yet. Soon. There appears to be another...
Hi yes there have been a few popping up lately, Tony Castles from Electrodrive did the first one I saw and there have been a few others popping in with theirs,...
... What I'm planning on was an 11T #25 chain sprocket on the motor, and a 90T sprocket on the input of the 2nd stage reduction, buying them at the same time...
I've been considering a similar set up to what you are showing on the TW bent trike. How do you find the overall performance of the 407? I've been considering...
If the Boeshield doesn't attract grit while providing the driveline lube, it will save wear on the components. Once grit becomes part of the mix, wear...
Hi there, I am a new E-bike owner (the econo $279 model at Walmart) and new power-assist member. I bought this budget Mongoose because I wanted an electric...
I did pursue wind-power generated hydrogen once in the past, and wanted to get some hard facts for the conversion. The local University Physics Department did...
Wow! As an EE who's been in software for a long time, I had no idea they put such a switcher on a chip. Look at that graph below. Over 80% efficiency with...
http://www.therapyproducts.com/products_sunnybike.html Orders are now being taken for delivery in September of 2006; contact the Company through their email at...
I got my parts today. I'll be using a LM25575. One thing I was surprised to see is that the switcher chip is already mounted to the board and that's a good...
Broke arm at elbow today riding wife's Xootr. New sealant on sloped perking lot. No traction. Wheels popped free in turn. Elbow pads & gloves would have saved...
Tonight I went for a typical ride of about 20 miles which included my mile long, 10% grade. I came across a couple of lycras training on the mountain about...
For more battery power consider just buying another bike to cannibalize, either a new one or a used one on ebay for perhaps $100. When I bought a new battery...
My wife took a tumble Monday taking a turn on an uphill street with sand and gravel, running slick tires. Nasty tumble with one knee cap that looks a little...
Don't feel like the lone ranger! Or stupid either! Wife's favorite cousin was walking down the steps into a garage yesterday (3 steps! MAX! Maybe 2!) she...
Ouch, that sounds painful, Dan. My daughter broke her wrist a while back playing around on my son's skateboard. One second life is going good and the next...