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Forum: Electric Bikes
04-19-09, 03:48 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 150,263
Posted By sauerleigh

I should mention that the operating voltage is...

I should mention that the operating voltage is just over 40v for a 36v pack. I had planned to use two packs in my Bricycle but my Crlyte controller is not happy on 80plus volts. I've been running a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-19-09, 06:29 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 150,263
Posted By sauerleigh

Another eBay source is "volgood". They still have...

Another eBay source is "volgood". They still have 100% positive feedback and I'll be adding another. I bought two 36v 20ah lifepo4 batteries with DHL shipping for $848.00. So far no complaints. DHL...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-04-09, 03:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 804
Posted By sauerleigh

ebikes.ca simulator seems to be pretty accurate,...

ebikes.ca simulator seems to be pretty accurate, at least that has been my experience. I am using a 404 motor with 16" rim running on 72volts. The simulator shows that at 20mph I would be using about...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-02-09, 09:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,012
Posted By sauerleigh

Ok

Ok
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-01-09, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,012
Posted By sauerleigh

I still feel it may be your batteries. I raced RC...

I still feel it may be your batteries. I raced RC electric boats a number of years ago and NiCads can be a problem. They will show a voltage but they can still be bad. One thing you might try is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-30-09, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,012
Posted By sauerleigh

It may not be your controller. If you were using...

It may not be your controller. If you were using SLA's, they should be stored fully charged, if not you may damaged the plates. A volt meter will probably show a usable voltage but that does not mean...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-29-09, 04:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 824
Posted By sauerleigh

BTW, the morning this piece was filmed the temp...

BTW, the morning this piece was filmed the temp was 16 degrees F ( I know we said we would convert to the metric system sometime in the 70's - we lied) light winds. I spent about 20 minutes riding...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-27-09, 05:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 824
Posted By sauerleigh

Tooting my own horn

Well I don't have a horn or a bell yet. This piece aired about a week ago on a local TV station.Link (http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/news_article.aspx?storyid=109432&catid=3)
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-25-09, 04:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,005
Posted By sauerleigh

I'm not familiar with your particular controller....

I'm not familiar with your particular controller. I have both a digital and an analog 36to72vx35a controller from Clyte and have run 36,48,and 72v with no problems. The best thing to do might be to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-24-09, 08:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 699
Posted By sauerleigh

For your consideration

Much to my good wife’s consternation I plan to begin work this April on a second Bricycle prototype. I have nearly finished the design work and I offer some renderings for your consideration. ...
Forum: Recumbent
02-02-09, 07:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,320
Posted By sauerleigh

I've nearly completed my Bricycle prototype. I've...

I've nearly completed my Bricycle prototype. I've ridden it in 3" on snow and temps in the 20's, my hands got cold after about twenty minutes.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezbp2rZ39jA
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-31-09, 06:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 876
Posted By sauerleigh

This is a Golden Motor...

This is a Golden Motor system.http://www.goldenmotor.com/
There is a thread running with questions regarding their systems http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=500816
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-31-08, 07:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,788
Posted By sauerleigh

If you go to http://www.ebikes.ca/simulator/ ...

If you go to http://www.ebikes.ca/simulator/ (http://www.ebikes.ca/simulator/)you can compare a given motor with a varity of battery types and different voltages, this may be useful to you.

...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-31-08, 08:23 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,846
Posted By sauerleigh

Tourezrick Perhaps you could use spandex...

Tourezrick
Perhaps you could use spandex attached to the fork and your fairing to close up the front end a little.

Nice hat raevyn.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-31-08, 06:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,788
Posted By sauerleigh

It is possible that you are lowering the voltage...

It is possible that you are lowering the voltage enough under load that the motor controller is cutting out, this is a value set by the manufacturer. I would go with a higher voltage system if the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-21-08, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,380
Posted By sauerleigh

I also recommend checking at...

I also recommend checking at http://www.ebikes.ca/index.shtml
They also carry a geared hub motor, the eZee which has lots of torque for hills and weights less than the more conventional hub motors....
Forum: Recumbent
12-21-08, 06:51 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,027
Posted By sauerleigh

I bought a EZ3 last summer just to feel what it...

I bought a EZ3 last summer just to feel what it was like to ride a recumbent. The price was OK, around $800.00 and the quality of the components used is pretty decent, it's easy enough to peddle and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-19-08, 06:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,174
Posted By sauerleigh

Check out, http://www.ebikes.ca/index.shtml, they...

Check out, http://www.ebikes.ca/index.shtml, they have a simulator for various motors, wheels and batteries. They also have drawings of Crystalyte motors, you may have a problem with axle diameter...
Forum: Recumbent
12-15-08, 03:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,211
Posted By sauerleigh

This may be useful,...

This may be useful, http://www.niagaracycle.com/index.php?cPath=135_192
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-14-08, 08:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,029
Posted By sauerleigh

I like it. I switched from 48volt to 72volts...

I like it.
I switched from 48volt to 72volts with my 404 hub motor, cuts the current draw, about 50lbs on 12ah SLA's though.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-14-08, 04:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,035
Posted By sauerleigh

I think your biggest problem will be getting...

I think your biggest problem will be getting enough tension on the drive belt, it looks like a flat belt?
If you have an old cordless drill around that still works, you could mount a drive pulley in...
Forum: Recumbent
11-27-08, 09:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,576
Posted By sauerleigh

I put up a few early photos on flickr...

I put up a few early photos on flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/93952888@N00/sets/72157610217176063/
Forum: Recumbent
11-27-08, 09:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,576
Posted By sauerleigh

It's me in the videos. I spent about $2000.00....

It's me in the videos.
I spent about $2000.00. I've really totaled everything yet but that should pretty close.
I went for a ride this morning. It was 29 degrees F, no wind and dry. I went 5.5...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-23-08, 09:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 914
Posted By sauerleigh

My trike is a full monocoque made of 1/8" marine...

My trike is a full monocoque made of 1/8" marine plywood with a lite fiberglass skin. Weight is about 360lbs with me. Open tail.

The thread. You could start with a Sun EZ3, about $800.00, I have...
Forum: Recumbent
11-23-08, 08:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,576
Posted By sauerleigh

The Bricycle is a prototype delta trike with...

The Bricycle is a prototype delta trike with electric assist that I have been working on for more than a year now.
A local news story at http://www.newsnet5.com/video/17790356/index.html
A video on...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-22-08, 05:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,199
Posted By sauerleigh

I've been tracking prices on eBay for Lifepo4...

I've been tracking prices on eBay for Lifepo4 batteries and the lowest I've seen for a 36volt pack went for $315.00 (non Ping seller). Another source could be http://www.goldenmotor.com/, they have a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-21-08, 06:03 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,846
Posted By sauerleigh

Here is my prototype delta recumbent with...

Here is my prototype delta recumbent with electric assist. http://bricycles.com/
21 speeds, rear disc brakes, independent suspension, Crystalyte 404 16 " rim, motor running on 72volts, 6 12ah SLA...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-21-08, 02:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 914
Posted By sauerleigh

No. I wish the lens and shutter on our camera...

No. I wish the lens and shutter on our camera were as sensitive as the microphone.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-21-08, 09:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 914
Posted By sauerleigh

I have been working on a prototype trike for more...

I have been working on a prototype trike for more than a year now. I am using a Crystalyte 404 front hub motor with a 16" rim running on 72volts. I have done 30mph on the flats and can cruise at...
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