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Forum: Electric Bikes
08-19-08, 11:59 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,552
Posted By ianrodness

yeah, but you'll a lot further from where you...

yeah, but you'll a lot further from where you started!
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-19-08, 11:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 733
Posted By ianrodness

Golden Motor Front to rear

Hi
I've got the opportunity to purchase a front hub golden motor, and would like to install it as a rear. does anyone have/want to get rid of/ a freewheel for a golden motor?
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-19-08, 11:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,270
Posted By ianrodness

I've got a pair of Grado Labs headphones I use...

I've got a pair of Grado Labs headphones I use with my ipod that allow outside noise in. They're super comfortable to wear for extended periods of time, and I'm thinking about mod-ing my helmet to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-19-08, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,610
Posted By ianrodness

If the WEBL36 is a rear wheel motor, I would...

If the WEBL36 is a rear wheel motor, I would suggest that. It seems the distribution of weight with a front motor makes the bike less stable than a rear. I've ridden front hub motors, and I can't...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-11-08, 08:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 911
Posted By ianrodness

thanks for that - perfect!

thanks for that - perfect!
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-10-08, 07:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 911
Posted By ianrodness

spoking a motor in a 26" wheel

Hi guys
I'm starting a build to convert an old commuter mnt bike, and I'm wondering if anyone can share some info on how to spoke a 350w motor into my rear wheel. I realize I might have to reduce...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-27-08, 03:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,880
Posted By ianrodness

Well, I did get 3 battery packs with the bike...

Well, I did get 3 battery packs with the bike when I bought it. Maybe I can cobble together the 6 best 6v of the lot, and give myself a good back-up.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-25-08, 07:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,880
Posted By ianrodness

PROBLEM SOLVED!!!! New batteries did the trick. ...

PROBLEM SOLVED!!!! New batteries did the trick. I guess things aren't always as complicated as I think they are. Thanks for your help, I'm sure I'll need it again.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-20-08, 07:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,008
Posted By ianrodness

did the motor come loose from the spokes?

did the motor come loose from the spokes?
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-19-08, 03:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 784
Posted By ianrodness

Is this motor old?

being new to this, and without taking this motor apart, I'm wondering if someone can tell me if this motor is old/new? there don't seem to be any markings on it.thanks for your help
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-19-08, 11:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,880
Posted By ianrodness

Update 2 Under (what I found out was) proper...

Update 2
Under (what I found out was) proper load, the batteries put out about 6.1v. this seems right to me. any thoughts? I'll take it out for a ride to see if I can duplicate the power loss,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-19-08, 10:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 21,036
Posted By ianrodness

I've also experienced this, as well, only when...

I've also experienced this, as well, only when I'm on the bike. My first thought was bearings, but the spoke suggestion makes perfect sense (I hope it's the spokes). I'll check that and let you...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-19-08, 10:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,241
Posted By ianrodness

sorry - no experience with those.

sorry - no experience with those.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-19-08, 10:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,241
Posted By ianrodness

As far as I know, it is absolutely possible to...

As far as I know, it is absolutely possible to replace the type of battery you are using. I'm guessing your current battery is sealed lead acid (like a car battery). I've recently purchased my...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-18-08, 01:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,880
Posted By ianrodness

UPdate I've measured each battery - 5 of the...

UPdate
I've measured each battery - 5 of the 6 are running at 6.57v, and the 6th is a little lower at 6.23v. Someone had mentioned that anything below 8v was low, but these are 6 x 6v 11ah SLA...
Forum: Introductions
07-15-08, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 234
Posted By ianrodness

Hey - thanks East Hill. I haven't checked...

Hey - thanks East Hill.
I haven't checked back here until now because I wasn't expecting anything:) . I've managed to use a couple of the forums so far, and wow, there's some friendly, helpful...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-15-08, 03:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,880
Posted By ianrodness

this forum has been great so far - lots more help...

this forum has been great so far - lots more help than I expected - thanks. I'm picking up a multimeter tomorrow, and I'll post my findings then. Maybe this will all go away with some fresh...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-15-08, 02:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,880
Posted By ianrodness

Hey/thanks gmouchawar I know that the power...

Hey/thanks gmouchawar
I know that the power does come back, but don't know if it's due to the controller heating up/cooling down. I will check this tonight though. Someone has mentioned to me...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-14-08, 06:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,880
Posted By ianrodness

thanks very much Jerry - I'll try that. btw, the...

thanks very much Jerry - I'll try that. btw, the controller is built into the frame - surrounded by plastic moulding at the bottom of the v of the frame - here's a pic.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-14-08, 05:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,880
Posted By ianrodness

I couldn't say how old the batteries are as I...

I couldn't say how old the batteries are as I purchased the bike and battery pack used.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-14-08, 05:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,880
Posted By ianrodness

It's a gradual loss. the 36v sla batteries seem...

It's a gradual loss. the 36v sla batteries seem fairly strong as this happens - at least the meter is telling me they're fine.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-14-08, 05:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,880
Posted By ianrodness

loss of power

It seems I'm losing power to the motor after 10 to 15 minutes of use - can this be the motor getting old? Do electric motors get old, or is this a controller issue?
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-12-08, 10:27 PM
Replies: 1,064
Views: 1,043,867
Posted By ianrodness

My entry bike into electric. Not sure how good a...

My entry bike into electric. Not sure how good a bike this is, but I got 2 bikes (1 working), and 3 battery packs for just over $200. Any insight into this model? - eb electrobike jazz? The battery...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-12-08, 09:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 882
Posted By ianrodness

thanks for your help cerewa, and patriot. ...

thanks for your help cerewa, and patriot.
good things to think about, and doing all this research will just help me understand the workings of the bike better. I'll start with getting the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-12-08, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 882
Posted By ianrodness

here's a pic

eb jazz
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-12-08, 03:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 882
Posted By ianrodness

okay - good info cerewa. As i'm new, is it an...

okay - good info cerewa. As i'm new, is it an easy task to calculate amps, and amp hours? Is that kind of info printed on the batteries, or do I need a multimeter to figure it out?
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-12-08, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 882
Posted By ianrodness

motor torque

Hi everyone
I've recently purchased an EB electrobike as my entry into electric cycle world. I'm enjoying it so far, but have one concern. The bike is equipped with a 350w brushless motor, and...
Forum: Introductions
06-13-08, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 234
Posted By ianrodness

new to ebikes

Hi everyone

I've been cycling into work for a few years now, and I'm tired of being sweaty when I get there. It's about a 12k ride one way, and I thought an e bike might be in order. Through...
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