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Forum: Electric Bikes
10-29-14, 09:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,465
Posted By usnavystgc

You will see all kinds of wildly unrealistic...

You will see all kinds of wildly unrealistic claims by these people. Its very unfortunate. I even see what I consider unrealistic claims posted on here by members. It would be nice if folks were...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-25-14, 02:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,144
Posted By usnavystgc

In my opinion, it is hardly enough. I have a 900...

In my opinion, it is hardly enough. I have a 900 watt mid drive (pictured) that I use a 30ah pack on and it is sufficient for range but, cutting down to 8ah, that would honestly take me about five...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-21-14, 01:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,144
Posted By usnavystgc

Honestly, I ride an electric bike nearly every...

Honestly, I ride an electric bike nearly every day. All the time I hear these, what I consider, outrageous 30-50 mile range claims. Can someone expound on that. My questions are:

1) What is the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-13-14, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,046,481
Posted By usnavystgc

It seems simple but it is a little more involved...

It seems simple but it is a little more involved than that. There are a lot of variables that need to be considered. Things like how to mount the motor, geared hub, direct drive or mid drive (my...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-13-14, 09:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,144
Posted By usnavystgc

Good info Turbo, Thanks.

Good info Turbo, Thanks.
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-11-14, 09:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,144
Posted By usnavystgc

Turbo, Do you see the Juiced Rider as a pedal...

Turbo,
Do you see the Juiced Rider as a pedal able option? I see it as a scooter that has pedals. The classic drawback to them is that they are very inefficient to pedal. So when the juice runs...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-06-14, 09:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,144
Posted By usnavystgc

I don't know what happened with the pics but here...

I don't know what happened with the pics but here they are again.

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This bike would work extremely well for your situation. As far as your size is concerned, you should have no...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-06-14, 09:37 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,046,481
Posted By usnavystgc

Its possible to do anything with enough money and...

Its possible to do anything with enough money and ingenuity. I have a 900 watt motor. You would need to increase that to consistently break the 30mph barrier on a flat.

I did indeed move my...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-31-14, 09:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,144
Posted By usnavystgc

Hi jawramik, I have some questions for you. ...

Hi jawramik,
I have some questions for you.
1) What type of terrain are you going to ride in? Hilly, flat, paved rural, etc
2) How far is is to work?
3) Can you charge at work?
4) What type of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-05-13, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,751
Posted By usnavystgc

pancho, Circuits (like a controller) will have...

pancho,
Circuits (like a controller) will have continuity. It will not be a direct short. What does your meter read when you go from the red to the black on the motor controller? Certainly not a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-04-13, 09:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,751
Posted By usnavystgc

When you say flashes, what does that mean? A...

When you say flashes, what does that mean? A spark, welding what, there will likely be an initial surge from the battery pack to charge the caps. The real test is, are the wires getting hot or, is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-28-13, 08:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 963
Posted By usnavystgc

Lead acid???? Huh. I'm not trying to be a...

Lead acid???? Huh. I'm not trying to be a naysayer but I am speaking from experience. Why in the world would lead acid be your only option??? Is it because of the price? Lithium batteries come in...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-24-13, 01:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,128
Posted By usnavystgc

I think it sounds too good to be true.

I think it sounds too good to be true.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-24-13, 01:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,289
Posted By usnavystgc

No, its not realistic.

No, its not realistic.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-24-13, 01:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 963
Posted By usnavystgc

Just out of curiousity, why do you want to avoid...

Just out of curiousity, why do you want to avoid the bag??? The reason I ask is the bag allows you to mount them in the optimal place (which is low and in the middle of the bike). Beyond that your...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-30-13, 08:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,963
Posted By usnavystgc

Like the old saying goes; Good, cheap, fast, pick...

Like the old saying goes; Good, cheap, fast, pick two.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-24-13, 07:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 896
Posted By usnavystgc

No, but the circuitry for ebike is very simple. ...

No, but the circuitry for ebike is very simple. A battery feeding a controller that feeds a motor, controlled by a throttle. Draw yourself a schematic and start troubleshooting.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-09-13, 07:55 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,046,481
Posted By usnavystgc

Love it

Love it
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-10-13, 08:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,862
Posted By usnavystgc

Yes turbo, both are my builds. The top one is...

Yes turbo, both are my builds. The top one is this bike.
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I didn't have a close up of the mid drive of my latest build handy. And yes, both are scratch builds but overengineered (because I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-08-13, 09:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,862
Posted By usnavystgc

Monsoon, Are you in a hurry to get this bike on...

Monsoon,
Are you in a hurry to get this bike on the road? What kind of mech skills do you have? The reason I ask is, have you ever thought about a mid mount motor? It will allow you to downshift...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-08-13, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,046,481
Posted By usnavystgc

Here's my latest creation. It is a Motobecane...

Here's my latest creation. It is a Motobecane Gran Turismo with a 24V, 900 W motor (mid mounted so all gears can be used with the motor), 24V, 30ah LiFePO4 Pack mounted in a Falcon EV triangle bag....
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-20-13, 08:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,522
Posted By usnavystgc

I'm not using it but, I hate the look. It looks...

I'm not using it but, I hate the look. It looks low quality/cheap and I hate the small wheels. I just generally hate that style of bike but I guess that's a personal preference.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-23-13, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,013
Posted By usnavystgc

The problem with your requirements for $1000 is,...

The problem with your requirements for $1000 is, you will end up with a cheap bike that you hate. With SLA batts, they don't last long and are heavy. I hate them and don't recommend them but they...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-22-13, 11:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,522
Posted By usnavystgc

Yes and the 20mph fed limit on an ebike is...

Yes and the 20mph fed limit on an ebike is absurd. Its not too hard to exceed 20 on a pedal bike.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-22-13, 08:25 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,046,481
Posted By usnavystgc

312265 Here's a pic of my latest creation. ...

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Here's a pic of my latest creation. It is a Motobecane Gran Turismo (essentially a Trek 520 copy) that I converted.

It is a great improvement over my last creation. Here are the specs:...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-16-13, 03:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,273
Posted By usnavystgc

So I don't arrive to work all sweaty, So I can...

So I don't arrive to work all sweaty, So I can make it up the hills easily. So I can show off to all my friends.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-15-13, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,832
Posted By usnavystgc

The pedals only turn if you pedal them. If the...

The pedals only turn if you pedal them. If the motor is powering the bike, the sprockets move but the pedals do not. I have installed a front freewheel on the crank. I have come a long way since...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-12-13, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,832
Posted By usnavystgc

thechidz, I convert regular "high quality"...

thechidz,
I convert regular "high quality" bikes to electric. Here is a pic of one of the conversions I've done.
310221Note: This is a prototype, (I don't want to picture my latest technology for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-05-13, 10:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,118
Posted By usnavystgc

Well, here's my opinion; Its underpowered, it...

Well, here's my opinion;
Its underpowered, it costs too much, its ugly and the batt pack is too weak. Besides that, its great!!!!!:lol:
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-04-13, 11:37 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,046,481
Posted By usnavystgc

that has got to be the ugliest bike ever.

that has got to be the ugliest bike ever.
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-07-13, 09:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,180
Posted By usnavystgc

This seems to be a gimmick to me. Not practical...

This seems to be a gimmick to me. Not practical at all. If the story is as it reads, the guy got to the top of the hill and impressed everyone but, his battery was dead once he got there.

Think...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-05-12, 10:15 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,148
Posted By usnavystgc

The mere fact that they have to put a speed...

The mere fact that they have to put a speed limiter to limit the bike to a measily 20 mph is absolutely insane. I cannot believe the feds regulate ebikes to this pitiful measure. I can exceed 20mph...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-26-12, 09:50 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,046,481
Posted By usnavystgc

That is one hell of a work horse AllenG. Awesome...

That is one hell of a work horse AllenG. Awesome build!!!:)
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-24-12, 02:46 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,046,481
Posted By usnavystgc

My Unique DIY eBike

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Here is my DIY ebike made from stuff I had in the garage. I ride it to work nearly everyday.

Specs.
Frame: 1992 Bianchi Main Street hybrid
Crank: Custom made with 96t #25 gear...
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