Ezip Trailz Electric Bike for exercise?

Wicked Nic

I'm thinking about buying a used one to mountain bike with for exercise. I would only use the motor if I get too tired to pedal back because I'm just breaking into mountain biking and I don't have the best stamina. Do you recommend this?

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"Do you recommend this?"

No. Mountain bikes are fairly heavy on their own. Much heavier than a road bike due to the fact they usually have suspension parts & some have disc brakes. Now add on an electric motor & you've got one heavy mother. The charge in electric bikes is usually short. It always seems to run out of power in the wrong place at the wrong time. Then what? You are stuck pedaling this behemoth back home under your own power. Yep...that'll give you your exercise for the day!

Do you even plan to go off-road at all? If not, look into a quality road bike or performance hybrid or even a straight hybrid. A person usually tires out from cycling by riding around in a gear that is too high. Thus they are "pushing" on the pedals instead of "spinning" at a rate of 70 - 90 rpm. This is called cadence. By using gears that are easier to "spin" rather than "push" you will last much longer on the bike, build stamina, build your heart, tone leg muscles & reduce body fat with a proper diet. Multiple links below. Please see them all.

does anybody have any experience with electric bikes?

Bruce (Bil

I' really interested in Schwins . . . . .

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I have some experience with electric bikes. Here's what I know.

Any of the cheaper electrics, $500 or less, will not last a long time. If you take care of it, treat it nice, do EXACTLY what the instructions say regarding charging and riding, you'll probably get 2 years of regular use out of it. That's really not bad in my opinion for an inexpensive bike. It will probably save you that much in gas if you use it enough.

That being said, there are some more expensive electrics out there that are really good. The one I have experience with is the Giant Suede E. It's $1000, and will probably last years longer than those cheaper ones. You still have to take proper care of the battery, and try not to ride it through lakes, or into the ocean, but it's a quality bike, made to ride often and be durable.

Either way, you're getting something that will make it easier to bike, so you can get your workout, but not have to worry about getting home. If you use it for short trips around town it can save you tons in gas, not to mention the environment, and frankly, they're just fun to ride.

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Anybody up for Electric Dirt bikes?

Say--

See Quantya ! I am very impressed But the Cost $11,000 and up? Could buy a harley for that ,or.............is it fessable?

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why don't you build your own dirt bike? if you are mechanically inclined and have a basic knowledge of electricity, build it. contact the lads at Thunderstruck Motors for more info. they have an electric bike called the Jackel. my first off road bike I converted to electric. it was a lot of fun. #2 was a small street bike also converted to electric and the third one is hybrid electric.

Dirt bikes or electric scooters?

Shweta

I recently posted a question on YA for ideas for a b'day gift. There was a person who recommended a dirt bike. I dont mind but i'm not a risk-taker. A dirt bike would be amazing but what about an elecrtic scooter. I guess its cheaper and safer. I am a girl turning 13 and live in the UAE. So what is your opinion - Dirt Bike or Electric scooter?

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electric scoots are fine.. i would get a gas one, but its up to you. dirt bikes are cool but its an acquired taste (if you will), they also won't get you from point A to point B, cause they're not road legal, at least in the US..

so decide if you mostly want to load a dirt bike up in a truck and drive out to a track/hillside and have some fun. or if you want to go to the store, mall, etc on the scooter.

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electric bike recommendation?

bugbeacon2

I am looking for an electric bike for exercise for under $500. I want electric because my area is very hilly and I want to get exercise but I'm just not in shape enough to make it up the hills without some help. Ideas for the best in my price range?

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Forget the electric bike they are hard to pedal and using the motor wont give you any exercise. If you want exercise get a used stationary bike off of Craig's list or better yet go to the local bike shop and get a good hybrid bike. It will take time to be able to climb hills, if you have to get off and walk.

electric bike advice?

Eddie

hi guys i was curious about a few things and thought, "well i might as well ask", so here i am. lets say you dont finish your battery, are you still supposed to charge it every night? ar am i supposed ot let the battery drain out? and what type of brake should i have, the regular v brake or the disk? ive been told both ways so im not sure which one is better... last but not least, i was told that the company "Gold Model" was very good but not so known, but i was wondering is mabye someone knew if it is good and what are its bad sides? the more information the better:)

thanks
Eddie

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Batteries in an electric assist bike are similar to those in a cell phone. They will last a LOT longer if you drain them down to near zero & then recharge again.

For general purpose riding, disc brakes are NOT needed. Disc brakes are only needed under the most adverse conditions - such as mud, muck & a LOT of rain.

Good electric assist bicycles cost about 2K or more. For that same amount of money, you could buy 3 or more really good "fitness bikes".
http://www.raleighusa.com/bikes-road-fitness-cadent-cadent-2

I wouldn't own an electric assist bike. What happens if the battery should go down miles from home? You are stuck pedaling a VERY heavy bicycle home again. Meanwhile...a fitness bike or even a road bike is very light & geared to climb hills easily.

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Where can I buy a bike-powered generator?

Sexy

I'm looking for either one of the following 2 things:

1. A bicycle light that is powered by the wheel but has a battery that kicks in if you're going too slow for the light to be bright.
-OR-
2. A bicycle generator that can store the generated electricity in a battery that can then be used to power a light.

Thanks.

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Generators disappeared from bikes once batteries were commonplace. Now, with LED lights, a couple batteries will last 1500 hours. In any case, here you have a few.

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=bike+generator&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=21136447&ref=pd_sl_62ahlq2m8_e

LED strip light installation?

Arif

I wanted to install LED strip lights on my bike and i really dont know what excatly do i need. Can some one please help me with things i need and also if any one can find me a diagram of wiering?

i know i need the following:
1) Strip lights.
2) On/Off switch.
3) Fuse.

Thanks,
I agree on that but looking at my knowledge i think i feel comfortable with having on/off switch rather then with ignition.

do i need anything else from there or no? some one mentioned to me that i would need some converter box orr something like that, can some one help me find on on ebay of what excately it is?.

Thanks,
I agree on that but looking at my knowledge i think i feel comfortable with having on/off switch rather then with ignition.

do i need anything else from there or no? some one mentioned to me that i would need some converter box orr something like that, can some one help me find on on ebay of what excately it is?.

Thanks,
I agree on that but looking at my knowledge i think i feel comfortable with having on/off switch rather then with ignition.

do i need anything else from there or no? some one mentioned to me that i would need some converter box orr something like that, can some one help me find on on ebay of what excately it is?.

Thanks,
I did went to couple of mechanic shops and they are rangeing me from $350 to $500 which is pretty rediciolus, thats why i decided to do it myself. I did alot of research and to be honest it seemes pretty simple and easy to me its just a matter of connecting the LED's with switch and to the battery.

Since i do not know the law for NYC on bike neon lights i think i would want to have that on/off switch so i can turn it on when ever i want and turn it off when ever i need to.

Please throw me any suggestions you have.

Thanks,

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I've installed LED lights on several bikes in the past year. I wire all of mine using a relay to activate the lights whenever the ignition is on, mostly because when you use a switch, and wire direct to the battery, you will eventually leave the power on for the LEDs and could run your battery down!

The LEDs I use are WATERPROOF SMD LEDs, which I purchase in 5-meter rolls or the silicone encased 12" long strips of SMD LEDs. Either work well, and can be purchased from Amazon, eBay, or locally for <$20 for the strip-lights or <$10-for a set of 4 or more of the 12" silicone-encased units.

Place the lights where you want them, under the tank, seat, fenders, etc., wire them to the switch or relay, and you're good to go... really it only takes a few minutes if you know where you want them, and know your way around the bike's electrical system.

As for NYC regulations... check with your local law enforcement or DMV regulations, but I'm pretty sure you are restricted to no flashing lights, blue may be illegal anywhere on the bike, red can only face to the rear, and amber cannot face rear. White should be legal as long as it does not face rear as well.

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where can i find electric bikes at low prices?

Q. where can i find electric bikes at the lowest prices in st augustine florida

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China. However it's really hard to communicate with them, and get them to ship them here. They use them there, and make tons of them in all different specs. They don't have brand names, and marketing bs like we do. They just have factories who make things to engineers specs. Some american companies buy them and write like "Giant" or some other copyright bs on there and sell them for 10 times more than they paid. There are lots of factories in china making lots of different unbranded nice electric bikes right now. The ones companies like Giant sell for a grand are about $100 each in bulk without a brand name. Good luck getting a deal on one here. A few ebayers are importing them. That's probably your best bet.

Who is the best name brand electric bike supplier that can ship anywhere in the world?

I have a chain of 20 bike shops and I'm looking for a very good, reliable electric bike supplier.

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You can also try http://www.wholesaledeals.co.uk if you are looking for wholesale deals to resell on eBay UK and Amazon UK. They basically research for you which current wholesale offers are selling successfully and at good margins on eBay and Amazon, and you can join their service to find out where you can buy those deals today.

Since you are looking for electric bike,

try this page: http://www.wholesaledeals.co.uk/search-suppliers/electric_bike-suppliers.html

Hope this helps.

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Help with moving to the UK?

SomethingL

I am considering moving to the UK in a couple of years and was wondering what the living costs would be. I don't want to move to London because it's one of the most expensive cities to live in and was wondering what the cost of living would be in like Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Nottingham, Bristol or more if you can give some. Here are somethings I was wondering if you could help me.


> accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to buy an accommodation in England?)

> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...)

> food prices(per month, how much does it cost you?)

> health prices (for those who need medical insurance)

> eduction prices (if you need to pay)

> energy prices (oil, electricity)

> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone)

> prices of a good menu in a traditional restaurant

> prices of a beer and or a coffee in a regular pub

> price of the cinema

Did I forget something or is this list complete enough?
I have a EU Passport. Would that make any difference?

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Ever considered Brighton? That's a nice place. Leeds in nice and cheapish, I wouldn't suggest Manchester, but everywhere else you have listed are decent.

Accommodation? Well they range between £80 a week to £5,000,000 to buy, you didn't really give us much info on that did you?
Right, you are better off buying as house prices (where I am in Birmingham anyway) are dirt cheap. My 3 bedroom, terrest, urban, inner city (not a great area) house with a back garden and drive way on a road just off a main road with central heating is about £140,000ish.

Public transport - if you are not in London don't worry about the tube as there are no underground trains anywhere else.
Adult bus ticked is £1.90, child 85p one way - £3.60 for a day saver (adult)
Adult train ticket is about the same for a short hop (1-2 stops) rises in price after that.

Food - for me, my mom and step dad it's about up to £100 a week. It really depends on how you eat. The more raw food you buy and cook instead, the cheaper it will be. You could EASILY bring that price down. Especially if you buy in cheaper supermarkets like Morrison's, Lidl, Aldi, Farmfoods, Iceland, Asda etc. Avoid Waitrose, Sainsburies, Co Op (I work there, trust me), Tesco, and other places like that.

Health - medical insurance, you kidding me right? Google 'NHS'.

Education - same as above. The only education you pay for in Britain is Higher education like University (basically anything 19+)

Energy is the scary one. Fuel poverty is big in the UK. I don't own a house myself or pay bills (too young) but it isn't cheap. Seriously hunt around for good deal. Only turn on heating if it is snowing. Put jumpers, socks and blankest on instead. A gas hob is better, and an electric oven is better too. Petrol is SO expensive. My step dad spends £80 a week. Get public transport (buses are cheaper). Walk it or bike it.

Again common bills - I don't pay. However I do know that landlines are very expensive and not worth it. Just buy a mobile phone, and try the company 'giffgaff' they are VERY good. Get a package that suits you. My mobile bill is £20 a month I think. Also, with tv, you can avoid costly bills by just having freeview, which is one payment, and then similar channels to have Sky or Virgin.

I don't know what a 'traditional restaurant' is. We don't really have them...
Pub grub and chip shops are cheap though. And other restaurants (Indians, Italians) vary in price.

A pint in the UK is on average £3-£4ish. Again varies.

Cinema is SO expensive - tickets are around £8 now, more for 3D etc. Pop corn is £5, drinks the same - illegally download them like the rest of the world and get a £1 bag of pop corn from pound land like normal people :)

Like others have said, make sure you are qualified and legally allowed to live and work in the UK. Immigration is tough here. A EU passport WILL make a lot of difference, but I think you will still need a visa...

http://www.migrationexpert.co.uk/work_visa/ See this website.

What's your opinion about the electric car?

donutdan41

I was thinking about it today, and I find it to be a real shame that the US hasn't really adopted the electric car yet. What scares me most, is that the US is pushing for the hydrogen car, even though the technology for the electric car is much more promising...
So, would you buy one if it cost the exact same price as a normal car, assuming that it can only go 60 miles on a single charge, takes 8 hours to charge, and let's say it has tires that never need to be changed?

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Quiet, smooth, smell free,, refuel at home or work, low maintenance,
yes I have bought one (an old fashioned conversion) http://www.batteryvehiclesociety.org.uk/

Moden batteries will give a range of 200 miles http://www.teslamotors.com and out perform a ferrari
and can be recharged in 10 minutes http://www.phonixmotorcars.com

and the batteries will last 20 years and are fully recyclable (unlike most of an infernal combustion engine)

And even if you don't have your own home generator, well to wheel electric is stilll more efficient & less polluting because large generators using unrefined fuel, close to source, constantly monitored & maintained , running at optimm load & temperature, & distributed via a 90% efficient grid, then electric motors give max torque from 0rpm from cold, plus regenerative braking & no consumption when idle.

But driving an electric car is just a much more pleasent, fun & strees free experience than an old clunky infernal combustion fossil.

The tyres still wear out though, and require about 8 gallons of oil to make. (the higher torque/acceleration could even mean that you could wear them out faster if you want to drive fast) see the drag bike burn outs at http://www.killacycle.com

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Does an electric bike really work?

Hi everyone, I was wondering if a 36 volt 600w conversion kit, new, off ebay would really work??!?!? And if I could simply add it onto my bicycle? Please help! are they worth the money?

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The real problem with these conversion kits is the huge variation in quality. Without knowing what brand, what's included in it, and what type of battery is included, if any, it's impossible to tell.

The best conversions kits for the average bike are the ones with a motor in the front hub and a quality controller. These allow you to leave the standard drive-train alone and let it be an assist to normal pedaling. This provides much greater range than running purely electric. You should look up the laws about the wattage allowed in your state. These are listed under motor vehicle laws since this is most definitely a motor vehicle.

Last is the battery.
Good: Lead-acid deep discharge (not your car battery). Not outrageously expensive and decent life.
Better: Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH). Better range, lighter, safe and durable.
Best: LiFePO4, or Lithium Iron Phosphate, is safer than your laptop battery, has the best range and durability. It is also the most expensive.

Last issue is of course the charger to keep your battery charged. The kit should include one.

All these little details are why the quality of the kit matters. If they have taken care of these and you are expecting a nice assist for the hills and a great range extender, these kits can be absolutely great.

If you are expecting a motorcycle like experience with long range and high speed, you are better off with an electic scooter or the new Brammo motorcycle available at Best Buy. The Brammo has a roughly 40 mile range (real world) and is a real motorcycle without the hassles of gas.

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what should i buy a e-scooter or a mountain bike....?

pranay

heres the link to e-scooter i wanna buy http://electricscooterbatteries.blog.com/files/2010/12/Electron_Electric_Scooter.jpg

and the bike....http://www.probike.co.za/images/product_bike/61/product_bike_image_bike/med/ELEVATION%203.0.jpg

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GMC Topkick Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike is a good bike - the best feature is the dual suspension. Light and easy dropping off curbs on the way to work - huge difference from my hardtail mountain bike.

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Advantage of electric powered car by means of transportation?

Destiny

I want to know what are the other good benefits of an electric powered car aside from being ecofriendly to a country or to the society..:D i want also to know if a car which is powered by electricity is faster than an ordinary one..

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An electric car can accelerate faster than a ICE vehicle due to full torque at 0 rpm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=369h-SEBXd8

Batteries are usually placed on the bottom of an electric vehicle. This lowers the center of gravity improving handling and making it far more difficult for the vehicle to tip over: http://www.commutercars.com/

An electric car is about 6 times as efficient as an ICE vehicle:
"The [Tesla] Roadster's motor efficiency, battery-to-wheel, is 92% on average... For comparison, internal combustion engines have a tank-to-wheel efficiency of about 15%." http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Tesla_Roadster

An electric vehicle can travel further on the energy used to refine a gallon of oil then an ICE vehicle can travel using the refined product: see "How Much Electricity is used to run gasoline cars?" at: http://www.evnut.com/gasoline_oil.htm

An electric car is a zero emissions vehicle (ZEV.) If the electricity comes from a clean source the EV will be part of a Zero emissions vehicle transportation system. Even the combination of an electric vehicle and a coal fired power station is cleaner than a gasoline vehicle. http://www.electroauto.com/info/pollmyth.shtml
"Might as well leave the oil in the ground!" http://planet.betterplace.com/forum/topics/electricity-vs-oil

The electric vehicle can actually get cleaner as it gets older if the source of its electricity becomes cleaner. An ICE vehicle gets dirtier as it ages and the engine carbons up.

The electric vehicle uses a domestic fuel. Almost all the electricity used in the US is from domestic sources. (Some electricity is produced in neighboring countries and some is made from oil produced in foreign countries.)

If an electric vehicle has power transmitted to if from the roadway it does not need batteries: http://www.thedailygreen.com/living-green/blogs/cars-transportation/electric-highways-electric-cars-460909

Electric vehicles can easily be fitted with regenerative braking allowing them to recover some of the energy contained in forward movement. This increases efficiency and reduces wear on any braking system.

Electric vehicles have very few moving parts in the drive train and operate at far lower temperatures. This means maintenance will be far less than an ICE vehicle, parts will wear more slowly, with fewer parts repairs will cheaper and not usually required.

Electric vehicles have no oil or air filters, to change the control systems are electronic and not mechanical to go out of adjustment. There is no radiator to overheat or freeze. It requires no antifreeze.

Electric vehicles use an existing infrastructure, the power grid, for fuel. Some reports suggest over 84% of our present fleet of vehicles could be charged with existing equipment if they were charged at night. Electrified roadways would eliminate the need for charging or be used to charge vehicles as well as power them. http://www.redherring.com/Home/pages/print/posts/?bid=deb0b00e-4e3d-46d8-920f-3eb04aa32b13&mode=Full

When people try electric vehicles they like them: http://electric-vehicles-cars-bikes.blogspot.com/2010/06/smart-ev-trial-shows-that-electric.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FpEcq+%28Electric+Vehicles%29

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what do people look for in an electric bike?

Matthew

I am designing an electric bike for commuters to use day in, day out. I am asking you guys who live on the outskirts of cities to give me what you want in the perfect personal transport. This product is made for the masses and made by the masses. Any answers will be appreciated and taken into account. Thanks all!
May i add that this is a conceptual design project :)

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I've been working on the same thing for different clients for years, but I'll tell you what things designers are trying to overcome:

1) Weight. The current technologies simply do not allow an e-bike that weighs under 50 pounds. A good target weight should be in the mid-20s;

2) Battery size. The size of even the smallest battery right now takes up precious space for carrying other stuff, and if the battery gets too small the range is reduced tremendously. Right now, Mitsubishi probably makes the best battery/motor combination;

3) Loaded range. Put a rider and 35 pounds of gear on the bike and ride it up a 5% grade, 1 mile long hill two or three times. Nuff said.

What size of electric motor can carry someone?

umadbro

Whats the smallest motor that can probably move someone, for instance 49cc gas motor can move the bike and a person on it.

Can 1hp or 3 hp electric engine have enough power to move someone? Not on a bike necessarily

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500 watts = 1/2 horsepower.

Electric mobility scooters and wheelchairs have about 1/2 horsepower motors.
Many recreational and commuter scooters also have 1/2 horsepower motors.

It's about gearing. You could easily use a 1/10 horsepower motor if you geared it to run a couple of miles per hour.

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Take a folding electric bike to climb the mountain ?

Adeline

our family will have a picnic tomorrow ,my husband wana to take a bike ,its so tired for me.
is there any other vehicle for us to take?
http://www.aurora-bike.com/products/bike/29.html

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Take a folding electric bike to climb the mountain ?

==why not?
if the battery dies yuo can coast down
though you have to hope the brakes are go od
they aren;t on cheap bikes

our family will have a picnic tomorrow ,my husband wana to take a bike ,its so tired for me.
is there any other vehicle for us to take?

==will you go buy a special bike just for one trip?

==wle

Electric Bike?

ffww72

Hello, I want to convert my mountain bike to electric for the least cost possible, but I don't want kits since they are expensive.

So, can anybody tell me what are the bare essentials I would need (please be specific- I know that I need a motor, but what KIND of motor) and generally how would I put the parts together?

I'd like it to go >20 mph. Thanks!

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Try this design:

http://www.peltzer.net/ebike/ebike2.htm

or this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qxh_cMrIyVI

or this:

http://www.psnw.com/~jmrudholm/elecbike.html

There are a lot of websites out there that describe a plethora of ways, just do a Google search.

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Who is the BEST Electric Bike Supplier?

We are a professional Bike Shop with locations in California, New York, total: 13 chain stores and partners. We require e-bikes Electric Bikes, both Mountain and City E-bike versions with both 24V 10Ah or 36V 10Ah Li-ion battery packs Only, they also must feature a locking device, and the electric bikes must also be high quality products, must be a professional supplier for replacement parts as-well.
We require the best specifications higher mileage electric bikes at least 45km on pure electric mode and 65km pedaling assist mode.
then what currently is being sold in the market.

Please do not contact us with your Wal-Mart quality products, we want high quality goods only please. We seek Shimano parts, Aluminum alloy parts also.

thank you

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I would suggest MR CANADA IMPORTS - www.mrcanadaimports.com, they are a distributor and wholesaler of brand name model electric e-bikes, Mountain Electric Cycle, Folding Electric Bike, and city e-bike versions, including a popular model for use is the stb-mountain bike "Series E03, E01, F02 older clients" < very good seller for us.

No matter if your located in USA or CANADA or UK, i would contact these guys, these models are unlike regular store brand electric bikes, as you will see when you see them, they feature 36V 10Ah Li-ion battery as you requested and much more.. The Emode time is the best on the market, highest electric mileage then any other model currently sold.

These have helped our sales for this coming season since we have sold-out
all our first stock via pre-orders. If i was you i would order some samples now, display in your store and base your orders on the demand of that model.

good luck on your ventures..
you might want to provide free replacement tires with each purchase to obtain those sales, this is what we offer with the puncture resistant K-shield tires in 3 of our stores, and the response has been very good :)
the wait time including delivery for us was an average of 45 days for 460 units.

contact: Jon Steveson, jon.steveson@mrcanadaimportsDOTcom

if you require good service, these are the guys to contact, and come Christmas you'll really enjoy their services and free gifts :) please tell jon, you spoke with me about their products, and your a close business partner of mine. He will do the rest. good luck again, RIDE HARD!!! WELL NOT REALLY ITS ELECTRIC! lol

Are there any loop-charged rollerblades on the market?

If you've heard about loop-charged bicycles, you get the idea.

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Several issues:

Loop charging on bicycles is really a marketing fraud. It is really just regenerative braking with a fancy name and the false promise that it is actually useful for recharging your battery. http://www.nycewheels.com/self-charging-electric-bike.html To charge while riding normally is really hard because you are propelling the bike and cranking the generator. To charge while going downhill is a 10 to 1 proposition. To extend your range by a mile, you have to go downhill 10 miles.

There are no commercially made electric inline skates (Rollerblade is a brand not an item, you mentioned bicycles not Schwinns). I have seen a number of well intentioned but not knowledgeable people posting about how they WERE GOING TO create electric skates using off the shelf components. It just isn't going to happen, the power needed vs the weight of them just doesn't work. I have seen an article (wish I would have saved the link) by and electrical engineering professor that did use some parts of available items plus some custom made parts to create wheel motors for skates and had some reasonably useful electric skates.

Again, once you have electric skates, you then need to make a controller (the brains of ALL electric vehicles) that can additionally do regenerative braking to put energy back into the battery when it knows that you are braking. Somehow you have to tell it that you are braking. On a bike or car that is easy because you have a control that you use to tell the vehicle that you are braking. On skates, you would need to do something like a cuff activated brake like the Rollerblade ABT brakes rather than a standard heel brake. In addition to the mechanical linkage to the heel brake, the cuff would need to activate a switch to tell the controller to start regenerative braking.

Regenerative braking works well in a car because of the relatively sudden stops. Riding a bike is equivalent to hypermiling in a car where you look ahead and never get up to full speed if you know you will be stopping soon and try to avoid using the brake since it wastes energy (even in the "loop" bikes) that you created by peddling.

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where can i find electric bikes at low prices?

Q. where can i find electric bikes at the lowest prices in st augustine florida

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China. However it's really hard to communicate with them, and get them to ship them here. They use them there, and make tons of them in all different specs. They don't have brand names, and marketing bs like we do. They just have factories who make things to engineers specs. Some american companies buy them and write like "Giant" or some other copyright bs on there and sell them for 10 times more than they paid. There are lots of factories in china making lots of different unbranded nice electric bikes right now. The ones companies like Giant sell for a grand are about $100 each in bulk without a brand name. Good luck getting a deal on one here. A few ebayers are importing them. That's probably your best bet.

I just would like to know if I should buy an electric tricycle?

Master 199

I am very interested in these electric tricycles and I work 20 miles from where I live?

I would also like to know if when you are riding an electric tricycle and the battery has finished do all the wheels automatically lock or can you still continue riding an electric tricycle only by pedaling when the battery has finished and needs to be charged?

Please explain and HONEST answers only.
Thank you, good and thorough answer.

I'm inquiring about something such as the "Ped E Cycle".
Thank you, good and thorough answer.

I'm inquiring about something such as the "Ped E Cycle".
The "Ped E Cab".
The "Ped E Cab".
The "Ped E Cab".

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no electric trike will have a 40 mile range

usually you can keep pedaling but the thing is so heavy [100 lbs +] you will wish you were dead instead of the battery

even elec bikes have a 20 mile range, less if hills wind or batteries not brand new

then it can take 8 hours to recharge

even the expensive ones are going to have under 20 mile range
charge time may be shorter for $$$$ bike
or not
you have to check that for yourself
they all have different sets of weak and strong points

why not a bike though?
trike too heavy
slow
hard to find
wide on the road

honestly a motorcycle or just a road bike may be your best bet
scooter
gasoline is much cheaper faster and lighter than elec
though noisy smelly and polluting

wle

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I'm looking for small(not pocket Rockets or really small) motor bikes that will be under $1000 with taxes.

Twilight R

I saw one up at my local TSC store and was wondering if anyone had any othrs they knew of, or a list or site ,but I'm also tring to find one that can be used on the street(not even legal,lol) but have head lights and I'll need the CC of the engine and the tank capacity,not looking for Electric.

please reply here and in an E-mail at currinbrandon@yahoo.com

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You can get some reasonable used motorcycles in that price range, especially if you wait until October or November.

Where can I get a motor trike (3 wheel) in the Dallas / Ft. Worth area that I can make payments on?

redriverwo

If you know of someone or a dealership please provide me w/ the contact info and send to redriverwoman42@yahoo.com
I am looking for a motorcylce trike 3-wheeler such as a Honda Goldwing-something that the conversion has already been done on.

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The Pep Boys auto parts stores, as well as AutoZone and others, sell very cheap Chinese ATV's and small electric and gas bikes. They are priced under $1000 in most cases, and some are even under $500 so making payments wouldn't be needed unless you're really broke.

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upgrading an electric scooter any advice?

darkstar11

I drive a 500 watt TaoTao ATE 501 and it only has a top speed of 20 to 21 miles per hour and only drives 10 miles per charge(I think) Is there any upgrade parts I can get for this scooter so that it can drive 30 maybe 35 miles per hour and get better battery life? I'm tired of being on a street legal scooter/moped and not being able to keep up with average city traffic flow. I hate being tailgated because I'm driving slower. I think it runs on 48 volt batteries and uses three of them. Not sure about the control box because its kinda hard to get to.

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First you have to realize that those 500 watt electric scooters are really just heavy cheap electric assisted bikes. The TaoTao ATE 501 weighs about 200 lbs and that's why it's so slow. If you want any reasonable performance, you use the fold out pedals at least for acceleration, it also recharges the batteries slightly.

I suspect you have a 36 volt system with three 12 v lead acid batteries wired in series. It would be a good idea to have each of those batteries checked out separately. Lead acid batteries can be tricky and it only takes one to be in poor shape for the whole bike to suffer.

The most obvious upgrade you could do is wire in another three lead acid batteries in parallel. Nothing else would need changing but you would have to find a location to put the batteries.

The next possible upgrade is to replace the batteries with expensive lithium ion or lithium polymer batteries which are convenient because they are available in similar voltage levels. Their charging procedures are similar but not identical so you may be able to get away with not changing any of the charging mechanisms. The biggest problem with this is the cost.

A larger motor probably won't do you much good and may require custom fabrication of the motor mounts but you may be able to find a more powerful motor in the same form factor. In general, most electric motors can be operated at higher voltages with the only consequence being overheating of the motor and wires, the wires can be increased to thicker wires and you could try to get more cooling to the motor but this would really only allow you to have short bursts with the possibility of burning something out. Of course doing so means changing the battery layout and adding more batteries.

The best solution would be to upgrade to a proper light weight electric assisted bike but they run about $2,000 or more, roughly double what the scooters cost. Maybe find a used bike and put in a 500 watt conversion kit... At least with the bikes, everyone expects you to be slow.

The 500 watt scooters are not what I would call street legal, just exempt from regulations. It takes a 150 cc scooter to be freeway legal and a 250 cc scooter to actually be safe at freeway speeds and any scooter with more than 50 cc's must be licensed and registered as a motor vehicle. Those I would call street legal once licensed. You might be better off with a 50 cc gasoline scooter, those are usually exempt from regulation too. The old smoky two cylinder ones had a lot of power, about double what the new four cylinder ones have but even the new 4 cylinder ones would be four times the power of the 500 watt electric scooter. If you want to be environmentally friendly, make ethanol from rotten fruits that you get from the grocers for free.

Are electric dirt bikes safe for 10 year olds?

Aaron

i want to know if electric dirt bikes are safe for 10 year old boys

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Yes, they are very safe they have a top speed of 10-15 mph and they are very low to the ground and you can out run one easily. They are very good training bikes to get them ready for the bigger ones. But i would suggest them to a 10 year old.

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I'm looking for a electric bike to buy.?

MR.T

I'm looking for a electric bike to buy. I need it to be affordable and able to cover alot of ground. Any ideas?

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Lots has to be considered; the laws of your state, your budget, the terrain, local dealers, your ability to maintain the product, your bicycling abilities, the total load and expected range, frame preference.

Try the following for information;

http://endless-sphere.com/forums/index.php

and use the Bionx 350 and the Crystalyte motors as standards.

If you need more performance at a better value and you can do some of the installation, try
www.cyclone-usa.com

Which is the best Bike among Bajaj Discover & Yamaha Gladiator ?

anil s

In terms of Mileage ,Performence,cost,technical etc.?

In 125 CC class of bike.

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discover...


The Bajaj Discover DTS-i is one of the more powerful bikes amongst the choice currently available in the 125cc class. In terms of peak power it beats all the current 125cc bikes and is also a shade more powerful than the Hero Honda Ambition.

But taking the Discover's package as a whole for comparison with bikes that are either in the higher or lower engine capacity will mean taking into account the expectations and priorities of the potential buyer.

In the looks and fit and finish department, there are a number of bikes that would tie in the rankings list. In a face off with the Discover, these will include the Hero Honda Passion Plus, the TVS Victor GLX 125, the Yamaha Fazer and to some extent the Bajaj Wind 125.

Of these, the Hero Honda Passion Plus is clearly the odd one out if you consider the bike's smaller 97.2cc engine capacity and its lower peak power. Among the Fazer, the Discover, the Wind 125 and the TVS Victor GLX, the Yamaha bike is a shade less powerful at about 10.8bhp, as would be the Bajaj Wind 125. The TVS Victor GLX's peak power at about 9.7bhp is clearly the lower of the four 125cc bikes. All the three new bikes in this class â the Fazer, the Victor GLX and the Discover â are pretty similar in terms of their low-end torque characteristics.

The Fazer, the Victor GLX and the Bajaj Discover feature only four-speed gearboxes, while the Hero Honda Ambition and the Bajaj Wind 125 offer five-speed shifters.

Though we did feel that the Discover's gearbox could have been a tad bit more refined and missed the fifth gear slot on the highway, the bike was slick enough during our in-city sorties (see Auto Focus story above). To that extent a predominantly city rider may not really be able to settle down in the fifth gear slot. Vibrations were also low in the Discover and the bit that was felt was only after the bike crossed the 70 kms per hour speed marker.

Comparing the prices of the three new bikes in the 125cc category, while the Yamaha Fazer and the TVS Victor GLX retail for about Rs 44,000 and Rs 44,300 respectively (ex-showroom Chennai), the Discover is priced at about Rs 43,700.

All the three prices are for the drum brake versions. But the added advantage of the Bajaj Discover is that this mid-level version comes fitted with an electric start, while the other two makes only come with a primary kick-start mechanism.

The thumb starter in the Discover has also been refined to offer a more efficient quick start experience. This new Bajaj bike can be expected to come up with a mileage of 50-55 kmpl in city conditions in the long run depending on whether the ride control switch is on or off.

On the highway that would go up to 60-65 kmpl. So, for buyers who are extremely fuel efficiency conscious, the TVS Centra or the Hero Honda Splendor Plus may be the better option. For others the Discover will be an attractive, value-for-money choice.

Disc brakes dramatically improve the bike's braking performance. Disc brakes are inherently more effective than drum brakes. But that will be the case with higher-powered bikes and the difference may not be that significant with smaller engine, lower-powered motorcycles.

Disc brakes use calipers that apply pressure on a perforated disc attached to the wheel frame, unlike drum brakes that feature an expanding shoe that applies pressure to the drum, which in turn slows the speed of the wheel.

Hence, the braking distance is reduced by a large margin with the use of disc brakes compared to drum brakes. But the disc brake on the front wheel has to be applied cautiously and simultaneously along with the drum brakes at the rear (as is the case with most bikes in India) to be most effective and safe.

An abrupt, sharp application of the front disc brake alone can lead to a potentially dangerous situation where the rider could get thrown off the bike. Disc brakes should be opted for if the bike's maximum speeds go past the 80 km per hour.

The disc brake version of the Discover is not available nationwide yet. And yes, Hero Honda is said to be working on a new 125cc bike. More details are awaited.

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Are there any upgrades for a yamaha ttr. 110 dirt bike?

jacek

It's a 2011 model electric start

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Not a whole lot of after market parts for those, you can get a pipe and some bolt on stuff but it's not a race bike so you are a little limited

Tips for using stationary bike for weight loss?

emily

I am looking to set realistic weight loss goals in 2011. I am not looking for a miracle but would like to loose about 50 pounds (approx 1lb per week)

I used to be in weight watchers when I was younger, but now I can't afford that. I also can't afford to go to a gym. I am also a newlywed who now lives in a dangerous area due to financial burdens, so its not a good idea to go walking outside.

BUT what I do have is a stationary bike that I bought when I was younger as well that my mom will be bringing up to me in the next couple of weeks.

It is not electric, it does have a battery operated, speedometer and odometer, but I am not sure how accurate they are. I read somewhere a couple years ago that 20-30 minutes was the recommended amount of walking for a healthy adult and an overweight adult should walk for 50 minutes. About how many minutes on the bike is this? Would you bike for an hour? (Obviously I would probably take breaks and do arm exercises or something in between or just split it into 30 mins morning and afternoon)

What are your thoughts?

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I'm sort of in your boat and here's what I've learned (although I can't swear to it's accuracy). My Dr told me that I HAD to work more and and exercise bike seems to be the best fit for me. My blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight were all dangerously high. My blood sugars were borderline diabetic and my 'good' cholesterol is low.

Diet and meds helped for much-but after 6 months, I seemed to hit a plateau and that's when I started working on the bike. This was about 6 weeks ago. I discovered that 'recommended time to get 'benefit' begins (like you said) at 20 minutes and longer is better. In fact I've been told that even if it means pushing myself a little less in order to build up endurance, longer is better (although I've a hunch that you need to go hard enough to work up a good sweat).I started out by doing 5 miles, which took about 20 minutes for me then-and that gave me a good workout. I've since worked up to 10 miles in about 30 minutes---and now I've slowed down somewhat and am doing 15 miles a 'sitting' in about 50 minutes. In a few days I intend to start doing 20 miles at a time and hope to do it in about 65 minutes.

I had another blood work with the Dr a couple weeks ago-he said that even with the meds, he is shocked at the improvement I've achieved in the last 7 months since my first appt with him. Wt down almost 30 lbs, cholesterol down almost 150 pts, blood sugar down to acceptable levels. I wish you well

If you do a web search you should easily find several sites that will show you how many calories you burn at different intensity levels for your current wt and sex. I find them interesting and a source to help keep me going

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What size of electric motor can carry someone?

umadbro

Whats the smallest motor that can probably move someone, for instance 49cc gas motor can move the bike and a person on it.

Can 1hp or 3 hp electric engine have enough power to move someone? Not on a bike necessarily

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500 watts = 1/2 horsepower.

Electric mobility scooters and wheelchairs have about 1/2 horsepower motors.
Many recreational and commuter scooters also have 1/2 horsepower motors.

It's about gearing. You could easily use a 1/10 horsepower motor if you geared it to run a couple of miles per hour.

Electric Scooter or a Mountain Bike?

SpaceCowbo

I'm a soon-to-be community college attendee, and I can't decide whether to get a bike or electric scooter for basic transit in the hillish areas of Reno. I loved my bike back home, but it was pretty much destroyed by a reckless friend of mine after I let him borrow it (he's making a speedy recovery). I don't have near enough for a car yet, and my license is invalid since I just moved. I just need something reliable and good for short-medium range transit around town.

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Why is your driver's license invalid? Anyway, you need a driver's license for a motor scooter. And anyway, a mountain bike isn't the best commuter bike, a road bike is. If you're going to be riding gravel trails as well consider a cyclocross bike. If you primarily mountain bike on rocky singletrack a mountain bike can still be a commuter but you'll never be as efficient on roads as you would on a road bike. Of course the bicycle, whichever kind you decide you need, is the most efficient and cheapest form of transportation.

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What type of motor should I be looking for my electric bike conversion?

Gaby

I've taken up the project of converting my bike into an electric one. But, unfortunately I'm not completely familiar with the voltage and watt hours of motors, and I wanted to double check with others before purchasing.

ATTENTION: I am asking what voltage or watt hour motor I should get, and I'd like it to be an electric scooter motor or something of the sort. And yes I've looked into the motor hub, but to me that's cheating. I want to start from scratch completely. Not buy something that makes it too easy.

-My bike is an Octane 24 Diamondback that weighs about 30 pounds if I am correct.
-I weigh about 120 pounds (Don't worry, this bike is about 4 years old and I'm 14 as of now and
since it's such an old one I thought about converting it).
-So roughly 150 pounds all together.

With this weight in mind, I wasn't sure what to purchase.

-I'm not going to be traveling very far with this bike. Maybe 10-15 miles at the most, but often way less than that on most days.
-Yet I don't want to get in the process of having to charge it so constantly (If that has anything to do
with the motor, seems more battery wise).
-I would like to travel at a nice pace. Not slow or too fast but medium.
-Also I would be riding this bike up and down many small hills because of the roads and terrain in
my community.

So this is mainly all the info I think is needed for this assessment of my situation.
Please, help me out. I would like to have this project finished soon because of the changing seasons.

ATTENTION (Making sure you understand this): I am asking what voltage or watt hour motor I should get, and I'd like it to be an electric scooter motor or something of the sort. And yes I've looked into the motor hub, but to me that's cheating. I want to start from scratch completely. Not buy something that makes it too easy.

Also, if you have any other info or tips on this conversion it would be a great help and I would greatly, greatly appreciate it.

Thank you!

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look for electric car clubs near you, talk to the members and ask questions. check out the sites provided. research is very important before you start your project. my hybrid electric motorcycle is listed at EV Album. I used a 48 volt battery system. have fun with your project

Electric Vehicle - Bike?

ffww72

Hello, I'm doing a science fair project on an electric bike conversion, and I'm planning to convert it by myself. But I'm a relative beginner, so can anybody advise me on what battery/motor to use in order to produce the most efficiency? How many batteries? How much would the battery and motor cost?

Also, do I have anything else to buy?
Thank you for your time.

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If you want to take the easy route, there are kits available to convert a regular bike to electric.

You can use sealed lead acid (SLA), nickel metal hydride (NiMh), or lithium ion batteries. SLA are cheapest and have the shortest lifespan, lithium ion are most expensive and last longest. They generally use something on the order of one 36V12ah battery.

Generally the motor is in the neighborhood of 400-500 Watts.

Depending mostly on what kind of battery you choose, the whole thing can cost anywhere from $300 to $2000.

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I'm looking for small(not pocket Rockets or really small) motor bikes that will be under $1000 with taxes.

Twilight R

I saw one up at my local TSC store and was wondering if anyone had any othrs they knew of, or a list or site ,but I'm also tring to find one that can be used on the street(not even legal,lol) but have head lights and I'll need the CC of the engine and the tank capacity,not looking for Electric.

please reply here and in an E-mail at currinbrandon@yahoo.com

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You can get some reasonable used motorcycles in that price range, especially if you wait until October or November.

Where can I get a motor trike (3 wheel) in the Dallas / Ft. Worth area that I can make payments on?

redriverwo

If you know of someone or a dealership please provide me w/ the contact info and send to redriverwoman42@yahoo.com
I am looking for a motorcylce trike 3-wheeler such as a Honda Goldwing-something that the conversion has already been done on.

Answer
The Pep Boys auto parts stores, as well as AutoZone and others, sell very cheap Chinese ATV's and small electric and gas bikes. They are priced under $1000 in most cases, and some are even under $500 so making payments wouldn't be needed unless you're really broke.

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start the bussiness and earn money by electric bikes?

want to start my own bussiness,so i want to take agency of electric bikes and cycle ..is it good for me ..and tell me all types of things and process and investments about this work and if it is not good than what shold i do ...plesee tell me thanks...........i m 29 and living in jabalpur {madhya pradesh }

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You can start on this forum to get an idea of how to build powered bikes http://www.motoredbikes.com

What is the best economically priced electric bike for hills ?

Fred E

Under $800

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The better the battery the better the performance of an electric bike. Lead acid batteries are the mainstay to electric bikes in the lower echelon. Lead acid batteries tend to be heavy, bulky and good for relatively short bursts of power then they die. Nimh batteries can better sustain a drag on its power, it tends to be lighter, less cumbersome to manage and the service life of the charge out lasts lead acid batteries by a long shot. Then their are the lithium ion batteries. For the moment they are proven and the best of the best. Most laptop computers use lithium ion batteries. These batteries are better tied to higher performance, lower discharge rates, higher charging capacities, thus higher discharging capacities, not as bulky relatively slim and a reliably stronger pedaling assist as compared to its peers.

The price point for the electric bikes in the US is directly related to the type of battery. Electric bikes from Currie that can be purchased at a big box store can be purchase below the $800 price point with a lead acid battery. Giant and Trek both use lithium ion batteries. Their bikes are priced from $1800 to 2,600 USD. The long view would be how lucky are you to purchase a less expensive bike for $800 and you will get a trouble free 5 year service life. If you have to keep putting money into this great idea we know as an electric bike to keep it on the road, then the return on investment will be delayed or may never come. If you purchase two bikes at the $800 price point and allow for inflation of 5% or greater due to increased consumer demand and the product cycle of improvements; the cost of the two bikes within a 3-5 year period equals the original cost of a Giant or Trek sample from jump.

Best.

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how do i get electric bike to spin the chain?

csmuch41

i wanted to make an electric bike but i dont know how to make the chain spin... how does it work?

does electricity and battery make it spin or what how does this all work?

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You are right. An electric motor and battery are what is needed.

But most electric motors are either direct drive in the rear hub OR there is a roller that drives the front wheel directly. With your level of expertise I'd recommend getting a kit. Australia do some good ones.

Where can I buy a CHEAP electric bike in Melbourne/Australia,I have seen a few from China and cost under $300.

Croix du S

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The Electric Bicycle Co.
91-95 Tulip St, Cheltenham, VIC 3192
(03) 9584 3000
Not really sure on their prices though

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