How reliable are electric bikes?

bob

Answer
the biggest problem with electric anything is battery power. The technology is coming, but its not there yet, and the big reason is cost, it takes millions of dollars in research to make something small enough, with enough power that is stable (not likely to EXPLODE) THAT YOU CAN make portable, Right now range equates to wieght , and who wants to carry 1,500 lb battery packs around? not me.
The technology is coming, its not quite there yet, the next 10 years should be interesting, as the greedy oil strangling govornments fight over dwindeling oil supplies, where will the battery powerd technology take us Especially in the UNITED STATES. WE are making big advancements every day, but this must be met with caution, we are not where we need to be with battery technology yet.

Electric bike engine questions.?

Boss

ok so guys, recently iv thought hey, why not put an engine on a bike..
now my first problem was electric or fuel. iv chosen electric since it is quiet, no fuel, easier etc.
but.. i have no clue on what 'sort' of engine, whats big enough to push a bike along. i really dont need to go fast maybe 10km/h or 20km/h. Maybe even, just helpout my pedaling. i understand batteries, and connecting to the wheel. what engine do i need? hopefully under $50.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/03011-RS540-26-Turn-1-10-Brushed-Electric-Engine-Motor-/220975960363?pt=AU_Toys_Hobbies_Radio_Controlled_Vehicles&hash=item337331912b#ht_2343wt_1139 (can this push me along?)

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Carburetor-Carb-GY6-Scooter-Go-Kart-Moped-Roketa-Sunl-49cc-50cc-18mm-/130595665940?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e681bb814#ht_4188wt_985 (yeah its fuel)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-STARTER-FOR-BRIGGS-STRATTON-18-HP-ENGINE-/220845738093?pt=Other_Vehicle_Parts&hash=item336b6e886d&vxp=mtr#ht_1993wt_1037

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OS-LA40-Bare-Engine-New-/140734419034?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20c46cd05a#ht_500wt_1287

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Traxxas-Summit-TITAN-775-MOTOR-16-5V-Brushed-Engine-/220977666416?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item33734b9970#ht_5373wt_1037

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brushless-Motor-Neodym-NEO-15-790-w-hardware-Equal-to-a-15-glow-Engine-/380426869257?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5893355a09#ht_2587wt_1037

Thanks guys, if none of these are any good could you give me the link? I'm Australian/

Answer
ha ha

none of those will work

why not google 'bike electric motor' and just buy a kit for $200?

though i don;t recommend adding motors or engines
the kits are crappy
but you will never do it on your own
or for $50

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-STARTER-FOR-BRIGGS-STRATTON-18-HP-ENGINE-/220845738093?pt=Other_Vehicle_Parts&hash=item336b6e886d&vxp=mtr#ht_1993wt_1037

--good one
this will weigh more than your bike
and need a car battery
what are you smoking>?


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