What do you think of Electric bicycles?

Eartha Q

are they worth the price?
bikernoj ,
Gosh ! Maybe I have a reason for asking besides being fat and lazy???
Me too M R ! It's a simple question for goodness sake.
Dear Lime ..did it ever occur to you that I might have my reasons for asking!! Is that OK with you???
Thanks Bob Lahblah ..I was trying to get some informed information..but it seems the bike enthusiasts are not very nice people.

Answer
Legal Low Powered Electric Assist bikes are now becoming a great alternative for tens of thousands of commuters in the US. Use an ebike for commuting and save the price of the ebike in insurance savings and service costs, And still get a workout- no more time on that dreaded treadmill at the spa.

Some young fit folks may never need one, but, if you are one of the folks that really does not want to take their car EVERYWHERE, especially to just get a loaf of bread, Ebikes may be the thing for you.

They all have on/off switches and a way to control the level of assist. People might use maximum assist going to work, but minimum assist going home for a workout. If you have asthma or arthritis, an ebike makes the bicycling world yours again- on good days- minimum assist, on bad days - you still don't have to get in the car- just use more assist.

Fifty percent of households own bicyles but less than 5% of them use them regularly. Over 50% of households with ebikes use them on a regular basis.

Some people use their $2,000 racing bike as a roof ornament and a badge of being a yuppie. Other people take ebikes every where, saving lots of money, helping the environment, and stayiing quite fit. YOU DO HAVE TO PEDAL, other wise your range is really shortened.

Right now you can get an ebike that will go 30 miles, (with your pedal assist) make it up most any hill in most cities, feels like a normal bike, can bring home 40 lbs of groceries and has no more service issues than a normal bicycle -for about $1500. And have local service in MANY US cities.

There are today some really great ebikes, much better than 3 years ago. The Bionx, www.bionx.ca , has the most bicycle like feel, and great range. Cyclone, www.cyclone-usa.com , has the most power.
Crystalyte system kits have pretty good value
http://www.poweridestore.com .

In most US states, Ebikes are legally limited to 20mph under electric power, must have pedals that work, less than 750 watts of power, and 2 or 3 wheels (not 4), and are legal where other bikes are legal. Check your state though.

For reasons of test riding and long term support, it is highly suggested that you buy your first one from a local dealer, unless you like to work on such things your self.

The average ebike rider puts on more miles than the average regular bike rider. Why? Ebikes are more fun, less hassle, and there are just less excuses to take the car.

Many ebikes are also light enough to be put on many city busses and trains- helping with "multi-mode" commuting.

(But be careful, there is some junk out there)

What is the best kind of bicycle? The one you will ride.

Try the following yahoo discussion group for indepth information on specific ebikes:

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/power-assist/

There are great ebike dealers in Texas, Colorado, Seattle, Georgia, New York, California, Kansas, Illinois, Utah, Nevada; the list goes on and on.

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?

Answer
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

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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?

Answer
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.

Answer
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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Can anybody tell me how is the performance of electric bikes & cars .How much economical differece?

ROCKY

is there as compared to petrol bikes & cars

Answer
"Performance" has several factors. We generally think of this on the basis of an IC engine. As a result we tend to think of acceleration, handling and fuel economy. With battery electric vehicles there is also a reference to the vehicle range on a charge. While "range anxiety" is not usually a consideration in an ICE vehicle I do recall a time in the Australian outback where I would have given almost anything for a petrol station.

Generally it takes longer for electrons to flow into a battery than for gasoline to fill a gas tank. Electrons will flow into an ultracapacitor far more quickly and development of ultracapacitors that can hold sufficient charge will resolve the issue. Alternatively if they can be made cheaply enough they could be included with batteries and will extend the life of batteries and enable the vehicle to be quickly charged with energy (from ultracapacitors at "fueling" stations. Presently the best that an electric vehicle can offer is less concentration on fueling. You fuel at home. It takes seconds to start and stop a charge. The rest of the time you can be doing other things. Alternatively you must make special trips to fueling stations where someone must pay attention to the fueling process.

Batteries in an BEV (battery electric vehicle) are typically low in the vehicle. This improves handling as it lowers the center of gravity. Acceleration in electric vehicles is better than ICE vehicles due to full torque starting from 0 RPM in electric motors.1

Under present economic conditions an electric vehicle can save its owner approximately $1000 to $1400 per year in fueling costs in addition to the increase in performance.2 The vehicle except for batteries has a projected life many times that of ICE vehicles, possibly as much as 80 years as compared to the life expectancy of an ICE vehicle of about 10 years. Present batteries have a life expectancy of between 5 to 10 years and may represent 1/2 the investment in the vehicle. Ultra capacitors would have an expected life that exceeds the rest of the vehicle. There is some question about whether the electric vehicle will depreciate very rapidly with little residual value or if the addition of newer battery packs or even ultracapacitors would be like adding an addition to real estate and possibly restore or even exceed the original value of the vehicle. It may be possible that the vehicles will appreciate rather than depreciate like a very few of the classic ICE vehicles. 3

2005 yamaha ttr e dirt bike value?????

Riley J

ok im trying to sell my 2005 yamaha ttr e 125cc dirtbike. its a little scratched up. but thats the only thing wrong with it. runs great. nothing broken. its a electric start or kick start option version. i just dont want to ask too much or sell my self short. i would apperciate it if someone could tell me what i should set the price on. thanks so much
lol jonny e. you with oyur insecurity. you have to make fun of people you dont know. i would say making fun of people onthe internet screams "im a pusy and this is the only way i can get back at the world without getting my asswhooped. jonny. get off the computer and get a girlfriend and move out of your mommys house and get a fucking life dumbass
ik i have the worng catagory. but who the fuck answers questions in the motorcycle selling catagory? this is where alll the people are

Answer
You shoulda linked to a pic.

But I'm guessin maybe around 1700$ would be right.

Depends on a lotta things. How much scratched up it is, how many miles it's got on it, tyres, etc.

You gettin a bigger bike? Hope so.

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2005 yamaha ttr e dirt bike value?????

Riley J

ok im trying to sell my 2005 yamaha ttr e 125cc dirtbike. its a little scratched up. but thats the only thing wrong with it. runs great. nothing broken. its a electric start or kick start option version. i just dont want to ask too much or sell my self short. i would apperciate it if someone could tell me what i should set the price on. thanks so much
lol jonny e. you with oyur insecurity. you have to make fun of people you dont know. i would say making fun of people onthe internet screams "im a pusy and this is the only way i can get back at the world without getting my asswhooped. jonny. get off the computer and get a girlfriend and move out of your mommys house and get a fucking life dumbass
ik i have the worng catagory. but who the fuck answers questions in the motorcycle selling catagory? this is where alll the people are

Answer
You shoulda linked to a pic.

But I'm guessin maybe around 1700$ would be right.

Depends on a lotta things. How much scratched up it is, how many miles it's got on it, tyres, etc.

You gettin a bigger bike? Hope so.

Electric Motorbikes for kids?

Alex Sundb

I want to get a bike for my friend and he is 1 year younger than me (12) and i found razor motorcycles but they are pretty small. So please any good motorcycles that are road legal and are legal for kids that can fit a kid 5 feet?

Answer
There's no cheap electric bike that would fit you like it should. If you really want a bike, go with a gas powered. Like a Yamaha tt-r 125. Or of you don't want a actual dirtbike, a Baja db30 minibike is a great value. Check out my YouTube I have a modified Baja db30

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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?

Answer
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.

Answer
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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Electric Motorbikes for kids?

Alex Sundb

I want to get a bike for my friend and he is 1 year younger than me (12) and i found razor motorcycles but they are pretty small. So please any good motorcycles that are road legal and are legal for kids that can fit a kid 5 feet?

Answer
There's no cheap electric bike that would fit you like it should. If you really want a bike, go with a gas powered. Like a Yamaha tt-r 125. Or of you don't want a actual dirtbike, a Baja db30 minibike is a great value. Check out my YouTube I have a modified Baja db30

What do you think of Electric bicycles?

Eartha Q

are they worth the price?
bikernoj ,
Gosh ! Maybe I have a reason for asking besides being fat and lazy???
Me too M R ! It's a simple question for goodness sake.
Dear Lime ..did it ever occur to you that I might have my reasons for asking!! Is that OK with you???
Thanks Bob Lahblah ..I was trying to get some informed information..but it seems the bike enthusiasts are not very nice people.

Answer
Legal Low Powered Electric Assist bikes are now becoming a great alternative for tens of thousands of commuters in the US. Use an ebike for commuting and save the price of the ebike in insurance savings and service costs, And still get a workout- no more time on that dreaded treadmill at the spa.

Some young fit folks may never need one, but, if you are one of the folks that really does not want to take their car EVERYWHERE, especially to just get a loaf of bread, Ebikes may be the thing for you.

They all have on/off switches and a way to control the level of assist. People might use maximum assist going to work, but minimum assist going home for a workout. If you have asthma or arthritis, an ebike makes the bicycling world yours again- on good days- minimum assist, on bad days - you still don't have to get in the car- just use more assist.

Fifty percent of households own bicyles but less than 5% of them use them regularly. Over 50% of households with ebikes use them on a regular basis.

Some people use their $2,000 racing bike as a roof ornament and a badge of being a yuppie. Other people take ebikes every where, saving lots of money, helping the environment, and stayiing quite fit. YOU DO HAVE TO PEDAL, other wise your range is really shortened.

Right now you can get an ebike that will go 30 miles, (with your pedal assist) make it up most any hill in most cities, feels like a normal bike, can bring home 40 lbs of groceries and has no more service issues than a normal bicycle -for about $1500. And have local service in MANY US cities.

There are today some really great ebikes, much better than 3 years ago. The Bionx, www.bionx.ca , has the most bicycle like feel, and great range. Cyclone, www.cyclone-usa.com , has the most power.
Crystalyte system kits have pretty good value
http://www.poweridestore.com .

In most US states, Ebikes are legally limited to 20mph under electric power, must have pedals that work, less than 750 watts of power, and 2 or 3 wheels (not 4), and are legal where other bikes are legal. Check your state though.

For reasons of test riding and long term support, it is highly suggested that you buy your first one from a local dealer, unless you like to work on such things your self.

The average ebike rider puts on more miles than the average regular bike rider. Why? Ebikes are more fun, less hassle, and there are just less excuses to take the car.

Many ebikes are also light enough to be put on many city busses and trains- helping with "multi-mode" commuting.

(But be careful, there is some junk out there)

What is the best kind of bicycle? The one you will ride.

Try the following yahoo discussion group for indepth information on specific ebikes:

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/power-assist/

There are great ebike dealers in Texas, Colorado, Seattle, Georgia, New York, California, Kansas, Illinois, Utah, Nevada; the list goes on and on.

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How much does a normal tween get for christmas?

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Anonomys

Like how much value?
I just want to see how bad my parents are.
They never buy me anything I want, and in total it's usually under 50$,
oh and Im a boy and 12,

Answer
Oh they often spend thousands and they should spend that on you too (NOT!)

I have friends that give their four children everything they want for this silly Holiday. Well they never really recover from the debt, and I saw a notices on there door all year like Water Termination Notices from the City, Natural Gas shut off, Electric shut-off and two separate eviction notices from their apartment.

Last week all of the kid's so coveted toys and games were on the side walk out front from the landlord dumping it outside. All the neighborhood kids were gathering toys, computers and games, bikes etc.

How does an electric bicycle work?

Kavi Dessa

When my dad first mentioned them to me, I though that they would work just about the same as an electric scooter. But when I actually looked it up, I saw that they still had pedals and looked almost exactly the same as any other bike. So where does the electric part come in if you're still pedaling? How does it work?

Thank you kindly.
:)

Answer
The motor is connected either thru the chain drive or is a part of the wheel (hub motor).

some models are throttle based where you push the throttle more, and more power goes to the motor (Power on Demand 'POD'), or, power can be initiated by a sensor that detects you are pedalling pretty hard, so it sends power to the motor to help out (pedelec).

On some models you must pedal, (pedalec) others you have your choice whether or not to pedal. Even moderate pedalling helps with the performance and range.

If an ebike follows the U.S. Federal law HR 727, it is legal where bikes are legal:

To be legal in most states, an e-bike must have less than 750 watts of power, pedals that really work, 2 or 3 wheels (not 4 wheels) and the motor should cut out at 20mph.

turn key ebikes can be purchased from Giant bicycle, Target online, and other places depending on your locale. there are many kit vendors; Cyclone is a chain drive, Bionx is a fancy high end hub motor, and Crystalyte is a value hub motor, along with other companies.

The motor enables people that have physical limitations to still ride and manage hills and headwinds. It also allows people to show up for work a lot less sweaty and allows an alternative to car transportation while still getting decent exercise. Prices for decent stuff starts at about $400, and goes up to almost $10K for an electric enclosed trike that can virtually replace a car. Properly chosen many better ebikes have a range of 25+ miles before having to recharge the batteries.

I am 60 years old and can bring home 40lbs of groceries on my ebike, and can use it to go most anyplace in my medium sized (500,000 population) town.

some newer ebikes are quite lightweight and bicycle like.

Ebikes increase health, decrease pollution, decrease auto traffic, save transportation dollars and consume no petroleum. REcharging takes about 4 hours and costs about 10 cents.

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How much electric can I generate with a bike, and what is it worth.?

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John R

I have seen various web-sites that show that someone pedaling a bike that is hooked to a a generator can power various appliances. These web-sites say things like if you pedal for an hour you can power a laptop for three hours. Or they say that you can charge a 12 volt battery. What I want to know is the dollar value of electric that one could generate by pedaling for one hour on a bike that is hooked to some sort of electric generator. An estimate of the cost of each kilowatt hour would be fine.

Answer
Pennies. If you peddle your little heart out all day you might make enough for a cup of coffee. Think about it: Lets estimate that you can generate 100 watts per hour (which I believe is a pretty generous estimate). At $.10 (10 cents) per KwH, you will make $.10 (10 cents) for every 10 hours you peddle. Even if we increased our estimated production by ten fold (to 1,000 watts per hour) you would only make a dollar from ten hours of peddling. I think if this was a viable option for producing electricity, some joker in a 3rd world country would already have a warehouse full of people peddling away.

How much does a normal tween get for christmas?

Anonomys

Like how much value?
I just want to see how bad my parents are.
They never buy me anything I want, and in total it's usually under 50$,
oh and Im a boy and 12,

Answer
Oh they often spend thousands and they should spend that on you too (NOT!)

I have friends that give their four children everything they want for this silly Holiday. Well they never really recover from the debt, and I saw a notices on there door all year like Water Termination Notices from the City, Natural Gas shut off, Electric shut-off and two separate eviction notices from their apartment.

Last week all of the kid's so coveted toys and games were on the side walk out front from the landlord dumping it outside. All the neighborhood kids were gathering toys, computers and games, bikes etc.

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How much electric can I generate with a bike, and what is it worth.?

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John R

I have seen various web-sites that show that someone pedaling a bike that is hooked to a a generator can power various appliances. These web-sites say things like if you pedal for an hour you can power a laptop for three hours. Or they say that you can charge a 12 volt battery. What I want to know is the dollar value of electric that one could generate by pedaling for one hour on a bike that is hooked to some sort of electric generator. An estimate of the cost of each kilowatt hour would be fine.

Answer
Pennies. If you peddle your little heart out all day you might make enough for a cup of coffee. Think about it: Lets estimate that you can generate 100 watts per hour (which I believe is a pretty generous estimate). At $.10 (10 cents) per KwH, you will make $.10 (10 cents) for every 10 hours you peddle. Even if we increased our estimated production by ten fold (to 1,000 watts per hour) you would only make a dollar from ten hours of peddling. I think if this was a viable option for producing electricity, some joker in a 3rd world country would already have a warehouse full of people peddling away.

How much does a normal tween get for christmas?

Anonomys

Like how much value?
I just want to see how bad my parents are.
They never buy me anything I want, and in total it's usually under 50$,
oh and Im a boy and 12,

Answer
Oh they often spend thousands and they should spend that on you too (NOT!)

I have friends that give their four children everything they want for this silly Holiday. Well they never really recover from the debt, and I saw a notices on there door all year like Water Termination Notices from the City, Natural Gas shut off, Electric shut-off and two separate eviction notices from their apartment.

Last week all of the kid's so coveted toys and games were on the side walk out front from the landlord dumping it outside. All the neighborhood kids were gathering toys, computers and games, bikes etc.

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What is the ballpark value for a 1990 Yamaha xt600E enduro that needs some work? it runs,shifts,& stops.?

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goodnevil

few scratches, few dents, electric start, everythings works, just needs some time and care. burns a little oil. cant keep, need to sell. not sur what its worth

Answer
I buy and sell a lot. When I sell, for a "decent bike" 15 yrs or older, with no major problems, I charge a dollar a cc. Seems fair to me, I sell a lot of bikes.

Where does the energy to generate the electricity of a Dynamo come from?

Zee

I am curious about this topic.
Also,
What will affect how much electric current the Dynamo generates?

Thankyou

Answer
Hello Zee, it is so curious to explain such things to those who is realy thirsty to know about. Good. Energy is the ultimate. Energy can neither be created nor be destroyed. But it could be changed from one form into another. Now in case of dynamo, the electro magnetic induction is used. The basic priciple is that when we rotate a coil in a magnetic field such that the magnetic flux gets cut or change then an induced emf is produced. So we have to rotate the coil by any means. We could rotate just by pedalling. That is the case of a dynamo working in case of a bike. Or else we can use fuel to run the engine ie petrol or diesel. Or we can use the water stored in a reservoir to fall and the kinetic energy of the falling water would be used to run the turbine, I mean the wheel. Or we can convert water into high pressurized steam with which we can do the rotation. To produce steam we need heat energy. That heat energy could be obtained from coal or by using atomic fission reaction in Uranium material. So basic idea is we have to rotate the coil. If you just rotate the fly wheel in case of a generator, you would experience an opposing force not allowing you to rotate. This is due to the induced emf. So if you provide enough energy to overcome such opposition, then you perform work and that energy would be the source to produce electrical energy. Any way as you supply 100 you will be getting only 40 or 50. This is due to many losses. That could be minimised as far as possible using our intelligence. So efficiency could be reaised any way upto 60 or 70 percent.
Now regarding the electriciy produced you have to understand the following details.
Energy per unit time is known as power. So electrical power is denoted by P
This P = V I. Here V is the voltage and I is current produced. So for a given P, if V is less then I will be more. But this is not good in case of sending current to far distance. Because of lengthy wire the resistance R would become larger. And due to this power loss usually named as I^2 R loss would become more. So it will be advisable to reduce the current I as far as possible. So V would be raised to very high value such as 100 thousand volt. For this we use step up transformer. Then at the consumer end once again the volt will be stepped down using transformers. That is why we see transformers erected at the borders of city and also at some locations within city. Better learn more in detail about current and voltage.

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How does an electric bicycle work?

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Kavi Dessa

When my dad first mentioned them to me, I though that they would work just about the same as an electric scooter. But when I actually looked it up, I saw that they still had pedals and looked almost exactly the same as any other bike. So where does the electric part come in if you're still pedaling? How does it work?

Thank you kindly.
:)

Answer
The motor is connected either thru the chain drive or is a part of the wheel (hub motor).

some models are throttle based where you push the throttle more, and more power goes to the motor (Power on Demand 'POD'), or, power can be initiated by a sensor that detects you are pedalling pretty hard, so it sends power to the motor to help out (pedelec).

On some models you must pedal, (pedalec) others you have your choice whether or not to pedal. Even moderate pedalling helps with the performance and range.

If an ebike follows the U.S. Federal law HR 727, it is legal where bikes are legal:

To be legal in most states, an e-bike must have less than 750 watts of power, pedals that really work, 2 or 3 wheels (not 4 wheels) and the motor should cut out at 20mph.

turn key ebikes can be purchased from Giant bicycle, Target online, and other places depending on your locale. there are many kit vendors; Cyclone is a chain drive, Bionx is a fancy high end hub motor, and Crystalyte is a value hub motor, along with other companies.

The motor enables people that have physical limitations to still ride and manage hills and headwinds. It also allows people to show up for work a lot less sweaty and allows an alternative to car transportation while still getting decent exercise. Prices for decent stuff starts at about $400, and goes up to almost $10K for an electric enclosed trike that can virtually replace a car. Properly chosen many better ebikes have a range of 25+ miles before having to recharge the batteries.

I am 60 years old and can bring home 40lbs of groceries on my ebike, and can use it to go most anyplace in my medium sized (500,000 population) town.

some newer ebikes are quite lightweight and bicycle like.

Ebikes increase health, decrease pollution, decrease auto traffic, save transportation dollars and consume no petroleum. REcharging takes about 4 hours and costs about 10 cents.

how do i make my kick start bike become electric and kick start?

i have a 1981 Yamaha xt 250 endro i am tired of kick starting it and would like to purchase a electric start where could i buy one and how much would it cost and would it add any value to it.

Answer
An easier and cheaper soloution would be to upgrade to electronic ignition. You'll still have to kick it, but never more than once. I own 2 antique harleys. A 42 and a 55. I run Mallory electronic ignitions in both and they start first kick every time.

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What do you think about people riding their bikes instead of driving cars?

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crystal sp

well i am 21. i dont have my license. i dont want a car unless it doesnt need oil. i dont mind riding my bike, but some places i cant ride my bike. i dont know how to chain up my car when i'm going to the mall, movies, or the grocery store. i feel in ways i am trapped into buying a car. anyone else feel like this? riding my bike helps with saving gas, but i can't ride my bike 30-40 miles. i can't ride my bike to work either.

Answer
At 21 Years old, insurance is going to be real expensive. At a point in your life when its hard to make decent money, Real smart people watch the value they get for their expenditures.

So, here are some tips:

consider bimodal transportation, using mass transit coupled with bike riding, either along with biking or instead of biking.

carpool and pay more than your share.

Make friends at the retailers you frequent, so they are supportive of you riding your bike.

Don't take your bike to the movies or any event schedule for multiple hours.

Join a bike club where people have learned how to overcome some of these obstacles. Tell your bike shop your goal, ask them to put you in touch trying the same things.

Dress nice, keep your hygiene outstanding. Have a little " travel care kit" for emergencies, (handy wipes, deodorant, even some cologne)

Share with your friends what you are trying to do as an experiment. gain their support.
Barter for combined shopping trips with them, maybe buying a lunch or a couple beers.

Make car shopping trips with them for heavy items, or frozen items. Make it easy and entertaining for them to support your efforts.

If this doesn't work take a cab or public transport for big/heavy items.

Learn bike mechanics and work on friends bikes for barter.

consider an electric assist bike, consider a trailer.

Can anybody tell me how is the performance of electric bikes & cars .How much economical differece?

ROCKY

is there as compared to petrol bikes & cars

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"Performance" has several factors. We generally think of this on the basis of an IC engine. As a result we tend to think of acceleration, handling and fuel economy. With battery electric vehicles there is also a reference to the vehicle range on a charge. While "range anxiety" is not usually a consideration in an ICE vehicle I do recall a time in the Australian outback where I would have given almost anything for a petrol station.

Generally it takes longer for electrons to flow into a battery than for gasoline to fill a gas tank. Electrons will flow into an ultracapacitor far more quickly and development of ultracapacitors that can hold sufficient charge will resolve the issue. Alternatively if they can be made cheaply enough they could be included with batteries and will extend the life of batteries and enable the vehicle to be quickly charged with energy (from ultracapacitors at "fueling" stations. Presently the best that an electric vehicle can offer is less concentration on fueling. You fuel at home. It takes seconds to start and stop a charge. The rest of the time you can be doing other things. Alternatively you must make special trips to fueling stations where someone must pay attention to the fueling process.

Batteries in an BEV (battery electric vehicle) are typically low in the vehicle. This improves handling as it lowers the center of gravity. Acceleration in electric vehicles is better than ICE vehicles due to full torque starting from 0 RPM in electric motors.1

Under present economic conditions an electric vehicle can save its owner approximately $1000 to $1400 per year in fueling costs in addition to the increase in performance.2 The vehicle except for batteries has a projected life many times that of ICE vehicles, possibly as much as 80 years as compared to the life expectancy of an ICE vehicle of about 10 years. Present batteries have a life expectancy of between 5 to 10 years and may represent 1/2 the investment in the vehicle. Ultra capacitors would have an expected life that exceeds the rest of the vehicle. There is some question about whether the electric vehicle will depreciate very rapidly with little residual value or if the addition of newer battery packs or even ultracapacitors would be like adding an addition to real estate and possibly restore or even exceed the original value of the vehicle. It may be possible that the vehicles will appreciate rather than depreciate like a very few of the classic ICE vehicles. 3

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How much does a normal tween get for christmas?

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Anonomys

Like how much value?
I just want to see how bad my parents are.
They never buy me anything I want, and in total it's usually under 50$,
oh and Im a boy and 12,

Answer
Oh they often spend thousands and they should spend that on you too (NOT!)

I have friends that give their four children everything they want for this silly Holiday. Well they never really recover from the debt, and I saw a notices on there door all year like Water Termination Notices from the City, Natural Gas shut off, Electric shut-off and two separate eviction notices from their apartment.

Last week all of the kid's so coveted toys and games were on the side walk out front from the landlord dumping it outside. All the neighborhood kids were gathering toys, computers and games, bikes etc.

How does an electric bicycle work?

Kavi Dessa

When my dad first mentioned them to me, I though that they would work just about the same as an electric scooter. But when I actually looked it up, I saw that they still had pedals and looked almost exactly the same as any other bike. So where does the electric part come in if you're still pedaling? How does it work?

Thank you kindly.
:)

Answer
The motor is connected either thru the chain drive or is a part of the wheel (hub motor).

some models are throttle based where you push the throttle more, and more power goes to the motor (Power on Demand 'POD'), or, power can be initiated by a sensor that detects you are pedalling pretty hard, so it sends power to the motor to help out (pedelec).

On some models you must pedal, (pedalec) others you have your choice whether or not to pedal. Even moderate pedalling helps with the performance and range.

If an ebike follows the U.S. Federal law HR 727, it is legal where bikes are legal:

To be legal in most states, an e-bike must have less than 750 watts of power, pedals that really work, 2 or 3 wheels (not 4 wheels) and the motor should cut out at 20mph.

turn key ebikes can be purchased from Giant bicycle, Target online, and other places depending on your locale. there are many kit vendors; Cyclone is a chain drive, Bionx is a fancy high end hub motor, and Crystalyte is a value hub motor, along with other companies.

The motor enables people that have physical limitations to still ride and manage hills and headwinds. It also allows people to show up for work a lot less sweaty and allows an alternative to car transportation while still getting decent exercise. Prices for decent stuff starts at about $400, and goes up to almost $10K for an electric enclosed trike that can virtually replace a car. Properly chosen many better ebikes have a range of 25+ miles before having to recharge the batteries.

I am 60 years old and can bring home 40lbs of groceries on my ebike, and can use it to go most anyplace in my medium sized (500,000 population) town.

some newer ebikes are quite lightweight and bicycle like.

Ebikes increase health, decrease pollution, decrease auto traffic, save transportation dollars and consume no petroleum. REcharging takes about 4 hours and costs about 10 cents.

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Has anyone made their own battery packs to boost electric bike range?

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uogcls

I am thinking if the bike comes with SLA batteries of 10Ah, I could cheaply make a NiMH pack with 2Ah (bunch of AA cells) to boost performance. I am thinking of connecting it parallel to the SLA batteries (+ to +, - to -). I am thinking this will slow the discharge rate on the SLA and also reduce the depth of discharge, causing the SLA batteries to have much a longer life cycle.

Answer
It's difficult to mix different type of batteries. The lead acid battery has a nominal voltage of 2.1 V per cell, and an end voltage of 1.75 V per cell. In a typical 6 cell battery, this means 12.6 V charged to 10.5 V discharged. For a 10 cell NiMH pack, the values are 12 V -> 10 V. The ranges are close, but you would either need to undercharge your primary SLA battery, or you would be overcharging your NiMH batteries to 12.6 V (about 5% over). This may progressively shorten the life of the NiMH batteries.

You might consider charging the packs separately, and then connecting (via a switch) the NiMH pack in parallel after the SLA has been run down a little.

Of course, the best option would be to use a second SLA battery. If the charging circuit is "smart", then it should be able to charge both SLA batteries in parallel. You could also use them in parallel.

If you are in a sunny area, you could even tie in a PV array designed for 12.6 V parallel applications.

What do you think about people riding their bikes instead of driving cars?

crystal sp

well i am 21. i dont have my license. i dont want a car unless it doesnt need oil. i dont mind riding my bike, but some places i cant ride my bike. i dont know how to chain up my car when i'm going to the mall, movies, or the grocery store. i feel in ways i am trapped into buying a car. anyone else feel like this? riding my bike helps with saving gas, but i can't ride my bike 30-40 miles. i can't ride my bike to work either.

Answer
At 21 Years old, insurance is going to be real expensive. At a point in your life when its hard to make decent money, Real smart people watch the value they get for their expenditures.

So, here are some tips:

consider bimodal transportation, using mass transit coupled with bike riding, either along with biking or instead of biking.

carpool and pay more than your share.

Make friends at the retailers you frequent, so they are supportive of you riding your bike.

Don't take your bike to the movies or any event schedule for multiple hours.

Join a bike club where people have learned how to overcome some of these obstacles. Tell your bike shop your goal, ask them to put you in touch trying the same things.

Dress nice, keep your hygiene outstanding. Have a little " travel care kit" for emergencies, (handy wipes, deodorant, even some cologne)

Share with your friends what you are trying to do as an experiment. gain their support.
Barter for combined shopping trips with them, maybe buying a lunch or a couple beers.

Make car shopping trips with them for heavy items, or frozen items. Make it easy and entertaining for them to support your efforts.

If this doesn't work take a cab or public transport for big/heavy items.

Learn bike mechanics and work on friends bikes for barter.

consider an electric assist bike, consider a trailer.

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How much does a normal tween get for christmas?

best electric bike value image

Anonomys

Like how much value?
I just want to see how bad my parents are.
They never buy me anything I want, and in total it's usually under 50$,
oh and Im a boy and 12,

Answer
Oh they often spend thousands and they should spend that on you too (NOT!)

I have friends that give their four children everything they want for this silly Holiday. Well they never really recover from the debt, and I saw a notices on there door all year like Water Termination Notices from the City, Natural Gas shut off, Electric shut-off and two separate eviction notices from their apartment.

Last week all of the kid's so coveted toys and games were on the side walk out front from the landlord dumping it outside. All the neighborhood kids were gathering toys, computers and games, bikes etc.

how do i make my kick start bike become electric and kick start?

i have a 1981 Yamaha xt 250 endro i am tired of kick starting it and would like to purchase a electric start where could i buy one and how much would it cost and would it add any value to it.

Answer
An easier and cheaper soloution would be to upgrade to electronic ignition. You'll still have to kick it, but never more than once. I own 2 antique harleys. A 42 and a 55. I run Mallory electronic ignitions in both and they start first kick every time.

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