Electric Bike Conversion?
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Gizzard at 08.31.10 - 10:17 pm
So my pops is turning 65 this year and hasn't ridden a bike in over 20 years. He's got his heart set on getting an E-bike, but when I look at the prices they are $1000 or higher. I was wondering if any of ya'lls could help me in the right direction of making an electric bike hybrid conversion. I've looked up the videos on youtube but I learn better when it's hands on/working one on one with some one. Not to mention that some of those kits are practically the same price as the already made bike.
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just buy one of those little gas engines they sell on craigslist for like $150 a pop.
coldcut08.31.10 - 11:04 pm
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I saw a dude riding a bike with the gas engine and he looked like he was having fun. They are loud as hell thought.
Ebikes have always seemed like an enigma. Seems like the technology, price and quality should be better.
Foldie responding to a
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08.31.10 - 11:08 pm
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A gas bike isn't ELECTRIC... Gasoline powered would sorta defeat the purpose.
@Foldie: I totally agree! Although since I've been shopping around I've seen lots of cool bikes but I dunno much, hence the thread.
Gizzard responding to a
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08.31.10 - 11:17 pm
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one again.
this is what I own and it works great. I've had it for 10 years and it still works.
http://www.electrikmotion.com/conversionkit.htm
2 hours of charge I can go 20 miles on flat at average of 12 mph. Its simply a throttle button and you only need to use it when you need it.
Joe Borfo responding to a
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08.31.10 - 11:24 pm
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I would go to http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/power-assist/ There's over 2500 members that cover everything from retail to homemade ebikes. Do your homework before you buy is always good advice.
DArK ENERgY08.31.10 - 11:56 pm
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@joe-how was the assembly difficulty level?
amodone responding to a
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09.1.10 - 12:00 am
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If you've got an emergency mechanical woe that isn't necessarily affecting the movement of the wheels(ie., chain break, BB bust, crank arms not staying put) then this would be a good way to limp back to the house or car.
bentstrider responding to a
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09.1.10 - 12:34 am
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I would say it takes some experience. but if you follow directions it takes a good hour.
I don't know about the new version. I would say it's worth it if you are a commuter. Handles well in the rain too.
Joe Borfo responding to a
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09.1.10 - 3:46 am
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Calm down sir! I saw it the first time! :P
It says it's a bolt on hub, so you don't have to rebuild a back wheel, right?
Gizzard responding to a
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09.1.10 - 6:47 am
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the old version, yes. I'm not quite sure how the new version works.
Joe Borfo responding to a
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09.2.10 - 1:12 am
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