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Forum: Electric Bikes
07-23-09, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,885
Posted By forestsoul

The bike weighs 88 lbs total, including a rack...

The bike weighs 88 lbs total, including a rack and box carrier I installed recently, plus some
bike tools and the charger I carry with me.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-19-09, 02:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,161
Posted By forestsoul

What type of controller is it? I'm sure there...

What type of controller is it? I'm sure there are people on here who know the wiring of your controller.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-18-09, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,161
Posted By forestsoul

It sounds to me like the connection is wired...

It sounds to me like the connection is wired backwards, so that when you plug it in you are plugging the positive end of the plug into the negative end of the receptacle.

I would double and triple...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-17-09, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,885
Posted By forestsoul

Here's my new ebike: ...

Here's my new ebike:

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x179/avcanada37/IMG_3666.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x179/avcanada37/IMG_3668.jpg
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-07-09, 05:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,273
Posted By forestsoul

Is that F or C degrees zero? If I could avoid a...

Is that F or C degrees zero? If I could avoid a winter without below zero temps C I'd be riding every day. I ride until -20C, then they stop plowing the roads where I live (Yellowknife, NT) and a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-28-09, 12:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,106
Posted By forestsoul

More Voltage = higher speed More Amp/Hrs =...

More Voltage = higher speed
More Amp/Hrs = farther range
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-27-09, 07:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 661
Posted By forestsoul

Looking: 24-72V, ~30A pedal-first controller?

I'm having trouble finding a 24-72V, approx 30A or above, pedal-first controller. I've found a few immediate-start controllers (Crystalyte), but since I've been having to replace a few hall sensors...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-21-09, 10:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,170
Posted By forestsoul

Don't base your opinion of eBikes solely on the...

Don't base your opinion of eBikes solely on the eZip from Wal-Mart.

I'm using a $250 Canadian Tire bike with a $400 Goldenmotor electric kit and I'm having a blast! There are many kits out there...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-06-09, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 932
Posted By forestsoul

Success! I emailed "Winterborne Custom...

Success!

I emailed "Winterborne Custom Bicycles" (www.winterbornebikes.com (http://www.winterbornebikes.com) ) and they gave me a great recommend for "Phil Wood & Co."...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-01-09, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 721
Posted By forestsoul

I have a 48V system and use a simple automotive...

I have a 48V system and use a simple automotive toggle switch that I got at Canadian Tire. It's rated for 12V but it works fine.
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-28-09, 06:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 932
Posted By forestsoul

Custom spokes

Hello. I have a Goldenmotor rear-wheel kit that I used last summer but my rim took a major beating, so I'm looking to replace the rim before summer hits again.

I have run into a problem here in...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-24-08, 09:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 976
Posted By forestsoul

I was doing a max of about 35km/h in those...

I was doing a max of about 35km/h in those videos, but mostly I passed the camera in turns at about 25km/h or so.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-24-08, 05:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 976
Posted By forestsoul

Thanks :) Ridden about 144mi/230km so far and...

Thanks :) Ridden about 144mi/230km so far and everything's been going great. Brakes are needing adjusting now and then, but so far so good.

I've thought about lithium batteries, but my commute...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-23-08, 11:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 976
Posted By forestsoul

Here's a couple videos of my ebike: ...

Here's a couple videos of my ebike:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqehFQ2Tjjc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OO6yVDpLZA
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-14-08, 09:24 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,885
Posted By forestsoul

Here's a video of my ebike: ...

Here's a video of my ebike:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqehFQ2Tjjc
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-10-08, 07:05 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,885
Posted By forestsoul

Here's my finished bike and stats: ...

Here's my finished bike and stats:

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x179/avcanada37/IMG_2071-DONE.jpg

POWER: 48V 10Ah SLA (4 x 12V 10Ah SLA BB Batteries)
MOTOR: 36V 500W rear "Goldenmotor"...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-03-08, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 948
Posted By forestsoul

I'd put an ad out in the paper about the bikes...

I'd put an ad out in the paper about the bikes and possibly notify your neighbours of what happened and ask if they could call you if they see anything. Chances are the thief is very local, as they...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-03-08, 01:51 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 24,300
Posted By forestsoul

Hey karma, is this colour diagram you posted for...

Hey karma, is this colour diagram you posted for the 48v/600w "ecrazyman" controller?
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-27-08, 08:25 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 24,300
Posted By forestsoul

Yes, 500W motor. Thanks for the info. :) I've...

Yes, 500W motor. Thanks for the info. :) I've been wondering what type of range I should be getting out of my batts.. started looking around for some new ones last week; no luck yet.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-21-08, 11:36 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 24,300
Posted By forestsoul

What kind of range do you get from that setup...

What kind of range do you get from that setup without any pedal assist karma?

Also, I'm looking into a similar setup and was wondering if there would be a problem using a 48V/600W controller (with...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-21-08, 04:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 858
Posted By forestsoul

Goldenmotor bearings

Wondering what bearings the Goldenmotor 36V rear hub motor takes, or does anyone know the part number of a good replacement set? Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-08, 02:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 844
Posted By forestsoul

Thank you for that info! I'll leave it be then. ...

Thank you for that info! I'll leave it be then. Like I said, it doesn't affect my biking so I'm happy with that. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-08, 08:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 844
Posted By forestsoul

It's a freewheel with 5 gears. Probably 5 years...

It's a freewheel with 5 gears. Probably 5 years old or so.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-08, 08:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 844
Posted By forestsoul

The wobbling doesn't affect shifting, but should...

The wobbling doesn't affect shifting, but should I worry about his problem getting worse?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-08, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 844
Posted By forestsoul

Thank you for the info; that's good to know! :)

Thank you for the info; that's good to know! :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-08, 08:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 844
Posted By forestsoul

Wobbly rear gear cluster; what to do?

Hello. The gear cluster on my rear tire wobbles as the tire turns and I don't know if this is indicative of a major problem or not.

The rim spins straight without wobble, but as it spins (gear...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-17-08, 08:31 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,119
Posted By forestsoul

Makes me wonder why people in warmer climates...

Makes me wonder why people in warmer climates aren't innovators in electric transportation, where cold temps aren't a problem (try making an electric vehicle for -40 C).

I'm planning on riding...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-17-08, 04:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,119
Posted By forestsoul

The lazy people are the ones who drive, not...

The lazy people are the ones who drive, not considering alternative transportation.

If anything, ebikers are real "go-getters" who take the initiative and find a cleaner way to live, instead of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-12-08, 12:14 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 24,300
Posted By forestsoul

So far my 36V goldenmotor ebike is fun to ride...

So far my 36V goldenmotor ebike is fun to ride but with the three 17.2Ah SLA batteries I have (got for free) I find I can only get about 6km of travel on them (without any pedal assist and some small...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-08-08, 10:07 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 24,300
Posted By forestsoul

Well, installed my Goldenmotor kit yesterday and...

Well, installed my Goldenmotor kit yesterday and got it all running. Here's what I found:

-when checking polarity on charger, it was opposite to what the battery connector plug was (the "Fuse +"...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-19-08, 01:16 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 24,300
Posted By forestsoul

Actually, I took it for a test ride last night...

Actually, I took it for a test ride last night and also tried going up a few hills (standing up) and my legs don't rub. I'm 6' and I can stand over the bike without the box putting any pressure on...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-19-08, 10:35 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 24,300
Posted By forestsoul

Thanks. Not hiding the fact that it's an...

Thanks. Not hiding the fact that it's an electric bike with that box :)
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-18-08, 06:02 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 24,300
Posted By forestsoul

Here's my contraption so far, awaiting the kit.

Here's my contraption so far, awaiting the kit.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-18-08, 05:28 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 24,300
Posted By forestsoul

Higher pressure will give you more efficiency and...

Higher pressure will give you more efficiency and speed as less surface area is actually in contact with the ground, therefore there is less friction and resistance. However, if you are going over...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-17-08, 02:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 849
Posted By forestsoul

Thanks karma, yet again! :D :thumb:

Thanks karma, yet again! :D :thumb:
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-17-08, 02:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 849
Posted By forestsoul

Question about switches and wires.

Hello. With a 36V system is it possible to use a 12V switch (automotive) to turn off the system and why/why not? If not, where can 36V switches be found?

About wiring, what have people found to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-09-08, 06:59 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 24,300
Posted By forestsoul

Looks great karma! After reading through your...

Looks great karma! After reading through your advice I've bought the kit from Smart Bike Canada (emailed Brandon from SBC last night - May 8 - back and forth asking questions and he seemed great to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-08-08, 01:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 360
Posted By forestsoul

Rear disc brake hub - need cheap

Hello,

I'm in the process of building an electric bike and I'm looking for a rear hub with disc brake attachment points. Wondering if anyone knows of any cheap suppliers/brands out there that...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-07-08, 07:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,195
Posted By forestsoul

Oh ya, motor weighs 6 lbs, batteries weigh 12 lbs...

Oh ya, motor weighs 6 lbs, batteries weigh 12 lbs each (yikes..).

If the system works I'll look into lighter batts...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-07-08, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,195
Posted By forestsoul

Hmm, excellent advice! Thank you. Thought...

Hmm, excellent advice! Thank you.

Thought about the inverter option but didn't know what wattage to look for; thanks for that info! I'm starting to wonder if a bike frame will hold all this...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-07-08, 10:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,195
Posted By forestsoul

Haven't weighed it yet but it's prolly around 5...

Haven't weighed it yet but it's prolly around 5 lbs. I've been wondering that same thing, about horsepower. If 130V is 2.25HP, then is 65V 1.125HP? I'll be putting some battery power to the motor...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-06-08, 10:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,195
Posted By forestsoul

Custom Ebike from treadmill motor?

Hello. Been doing some research about ebikes and decided to try to make my own from scratch. Went to the local dump today and found a treadmill, which I took apart, as well as a bunch of batteries...
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