Need advise on getting electric bike that goes at least 20 mph, 40 mile range?

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LTD1

What electric bike should I get?
I need it to go at least 20 mph and at least 40 mile range, I don't mind doing some pedaling to get long range. Also, I want it to be super silent.
Is it better to convert a standard bike or to get an already assembled electric bike?
What should I expect to pay for this?

Thanks.

Answer
You will need to get a kit as most pre-assembled ebikes wont go over 20mph.

you can do this for about $1500 and your bike. this would be easy on a recumbent.

try this for more info:
http://endless-sphere.com/forums/index.php

Considering an electric bike, or an electric bike wheel for my beach cruiser, any suggestions?

Brian

I live about 2 miles from work, and have a bike path directly to the office. I want to get an electric bike or convert my beach cruiser to an electric bike. Thoughts on this? Suggestions?

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You can order an electric bike from walmart.com, and it's under $500. I think it's called the izip, or the ezip. But their cheap. completely cheap. cheap bikes with cheap components.

You can get a pretty good kit for your beach cruiser.

http://www.electricrider.com/
http://www.electric-bikes.com/
http://www.ampedbikes.com/complete.html
http://www.hi-powercycles.com/

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What type of cables do I use to connect 4 12volt batteries to my electric bike?

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Q. Hi. I'm trying to connect four 12-volt batteries together (I think they're supposed to run parallel), so that I can power a 48volt, 500watt motor.
I'm not very electronically/mechanically minded....so I'm not sure what exactly to use to connect these batteries. Would some type of clamps work? The batteries have little prong ends, not the kind like car batteries with the hole ends for big screws.

Thank you for your help!

Answer
For a 48 volt motor, you will need to connect the batteries in series. + on one to - on the next one and so on (see series drawing here):

http://www.electricfence-online.co.uk/shop/renewable-energy/renewable-energy-advice-faqs/battery-bank-wiring.html

You will need heavy gauge (10 ga or larger) battery type wire with ring or spade lugs for attaching to the posts:

http://www.mobilehomerepair.com/media/img/10awgred.jpg

http://shop.rabtron.co.za/catalog/insulated-ring-terminal-stud-yellow-p-3040.html

Where an i find an electric bicycle without speed limiter in uk?

Adrian J

Where in the uk can i find an electric bicycle that does not have
a speed limiter because all the bikes i have seen are restricted to
15mph but that is not quick enough for me

thanx 4 looking

Answer
You can go faster if you pedal.

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