From my experience, the Currie 'US Pro-drive' is the strongest e- drive system on the market--great for hill work. Their latest compact planetary drive unit...
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Ian Oliver
ioliver.lists@...
Mar 1, 2001 1:41 pm
... The folder reviewed VERY badly due to the gearing of both motor and pedals being unchanged from the larger bikes. Also the folder is more built for Chinese...
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Coinarian@...
Mar 1, 2001 9:40 pm
Hi guys, I don't know it this would help on the gearbox front, but I picked up a bunch of industrial grade shaft drive weedeaters (less engines) the other day....
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Tim & Ally Smith
timotsc@...
Mar 1, 2001 11:05 pm
I agree with this but it is probably workable. I know some may not agree with this when using multiple external gears but it fits in a non-dished 20" wheel...
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Matt Strobl
matt_strobl@...
Mar 2, 2001 12:35 am
Some of you guys out looking for junk used grinders, don't do that. Get something that you can buy replacement parts for. I knew this before I started my...
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Jon
jtec@...
Mar 2, 2001 2:29 am
... It will fit, but no politely. To do it right you'd need a claw with extended reach to prevent severely side-loading the spoke necks. ... There is...
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Frank Colver
fwcolver@...
Mar 2, 2001 2:29 am
Please put the manual back after you look at it. Thanks, Frank Colver ... From: Matt Strobl To: power-assist@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001...
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Ian Oliver
ioliver.lists@...
Mar 2, 2001 9:26 am
... I got a reply from them today but, 1) They didn't tell me much, 2) They also threw in a free copy of the W32/Hybris-B virus! Regards Ian Oliver...
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Ian Oliver
ioliver.lists@...
Mar 4, 2001 2:24 pm
Does anyone know a good source of intelligent fast chargers that can handle 20x 1.5V NiMH D cells? 230V *much* preferred, but as I can't find anyone who does...
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Tim & Ally Smith
timotsc@...
Mar 5, 2001 5:00 am
A couple of weeks ago we had here in Tasmania, Australia a Worldwide Penny Farthing Championships. As part of the event they had some novelty races, one of...
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Tim & Ally Smith
timotsc@...
Mar 5, 2001 5:12 am
Pedal Ezy web site http://www.aerochute.com.au/Pedal_Ezy/pedal_ezy.html <<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>> Tim & Ally Smith Devonport, Tasmania, Australia Web Page...
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danw47@...
Mar 5, 2001 10:51 am
ian, just to point out that Ni-Mh cells are 1.2 volts per cell. also it is very difficult to build a Ni-Mh pack containing 20 cells...you have to match the...
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Ian Oliver
ioliver.lists@...
Mar 5, 2001 12:09 pm
... Whoops, yes 20 are being used to get 24V. ... Hmmm. I do see a fair few 24V NiMH batteries. Do people break them apart of condition/match batteries on a...
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Jon
jon.collier@...
Mar 5, 2001 1:29 pm
Anyone know where I can get 2" cro-mo tube from in the UK? JonC ... Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system...
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Dave Barrett
dave_barrett@...
Mar 5, 2001 1:40 pm
Ian, I don't know for sure but the model electric race car (slot car) fraternity have had fast "intelligent" chargers for years for their quick boost charges...
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Ian Oliver
ioliver.lists@...
Mar 5, 2001 2:41 pm
In article <BFEFC3386986D2119C0800A0C99B5DE6023076F5@...>, ... I've seen some products, but nothing for a battery of 20 cells. I suspect I might...
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Andreas Dutschke
adutschke@...
Mar 5, 2001 4:36 pm
These reasons may explain why Heinzmann does not have NiMH battery units and still uses NiCAD's. (Does this make sense to the group members? ) I do not know...
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Jon
jtec@...
Mar 5, 2001 4:58 pm
Has anyone checked the radio-control model hobby for chargers? Electric R/C aircraft are quite popular, and there have been some NiMH applications/experiments....
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Dave Barrett
dave_barrett@...
Mar 5, 2001 4:59 pm
Long time no chat, I never did get together with you re the motorbike starter motor :-( Anyway, I can see no reason why charging batteries in series would take...
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Andreas Dutschke
adutschke@...
Mar 5, 2001 5:41 pm
Well, I will have to get a fireworks permit! Thanks for the info. As far as the motor goes it is still there, I have no use for it, and will stay there unless...
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danw47@...
Mar 5, 2001 6:48 pm
ian, we have in our stock 2 banks of 18 volt 7amp NIi-Mh matched battery packs ..they were built to test an electric bike but were never used..as they are...
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Ian Oliver
ioliver.lists@...
Mar 5, 2001 7:21 pm
... I've done a fair bit of searching, but without any really good results. The problem is there are so many NiMH chargers that aren't suitable the tend to...
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Glenn Crosby
glenncrosby@...
Mar 5, 2001 7:58 pm
We can reprogram one of our Rhino-Charge 24V 5Amp pulse chargers for NiMH if you don't find something more convenient. See www.rhino-charge.com Thanks, /Glenn...
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mcrawford@...
Mar 6, 2001 1:05 am
Sounds great glenn. Can you give us an idea of what you could as far as Nimh charging. I need charging for 36v/48v F-Cell packs. Cyclic use(scooter). ... for...
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Glenn Crosby
glenncrosby@...
Mar 6, 2001 2:00 am
Hi Mike, I'm not familiar with the F-Cell. How many amp-hours is that? The only thing that I have off the shelf for 36V is a 25 Amp or 20 Amps at 48 V. ...
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travisraybold@...
Mar 6, 2001 7:38 am
im trying to find the most efficient way to run a bike off of a motor (i need to keep the size of the motor small so i can power it off of solar cells on the...
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FRANK MISERENDINO
FRANKM71@...
Mar 6, 2001 11:02 am
I'm interested in getting a hub moter for my bike, any feedback would be appreciated. ... From: "Andreas Dutschke" <adutschke@...> To:...
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FRANK MISERENDINO
FRANKM71@...
Mar 6, 2001 11:05 am
Hate to get off batteries but does anybody have anything to say about hub moters, I'm thinking of getting one ... From: "Andreas Dutschke"...
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Ian Oliver
ioliver.lists@...
Mar 6, 2001 11:42 am
In article <000401c0a62a$f3bc1200$2736ffd1@z5d8w6>, Frank Miserendino ... Heinzmann is very well regarded. Rabbit Tool sounds interesting, but is perhaps...
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FRANK MISERENDINO
FRANKM71@...
Mar 6, 2001 12:02 pm
the url's may be usefull thanks ... From: "Ian Oliver" <ioliver.lists@...> To: <power-assist@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 6:39 AM...
