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Forum: Electric Bikes
06-16-09, 09:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,195
Posted By RustyBarnacle

I did notice that at 35psi my cornering is sloppy...

I did notice that at 35psi my cornering is sloppy and bumps on an angle are also sloppy but I assumed thats because I'm running knobby tires on a mountain bike. I still like to hit the dirt now and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-16-09, 09:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,337
Posted By RustyBarnacle

644Km since spring but I lost my job after the...

644Km since spring but I lost my job after the third ride so I've been more focused on finding employment than riding. :(
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-16-09, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,437
Posted By RustyBarnacle

OK, thats totally cool. Performance wise I think...

OK, thats totally cool. Performance wise I think I can do better in terms of torque with what I'm planning but it'll still be on my mountain bike and won't have that finished look to it that makes...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-11-09, 02:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,728
Posted By RustyBarnacle

Donna, I'm 315lbs and I dug my old bike out of...

Donna, I'm 315lbs and I dug my old bike out of the basement and put a motor on and am having a blast.

I use a Crystalyte 5304 motor, a 36V 18AH Nickel Metal Hydride battery and a 35A controller...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-11-09, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,195
Posted By RustyBarnacle

So should a person be using max pressure? I've...

So should a person be using max pressure? I've been using minimum because I have no suspension and it gives a smoother ride. As it is if I hit a couple big potholes or bumps I usually blow at least...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-07-09, 11:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,195
Posted By RustyBarnacle

Because of weight I run at the minimum pressure...

Because of weight I run at the minimum pressure of 35 PSI listed on the tire. I have a 23lb NiMH batter, a 26 lb motor and I'm just over 300 on a steel bike.
Forum: Western Canada
05-21-09, 11:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 650
Posted By RustyBarnacle

This was a response to an email I sent on a...

This was a response to an email I sent on a biking website with an info link:

While it would be nice to have a law that required drivers to give cyclists a certain distance when passing them, at...
Forum: Western Canada
05-20-09, 10:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 650
Posted By RustyBarnacle

Right Hook Law

On a social forum that I am on there is some argument on the laws around right hooks. All the drivers seem to think that as long as they can get past they are allowed to turn. I'm pretty sure thats...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-16-09, 05:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,288
Posted By RustyBarnacle

I'm loving my crystalyte 5304 on my old steel...

I'm loving my crystalyte 5304 on my old steel mountain bike.

36V 35A but the 18Ah battery is really heavy. NiMH. I thought about going LiFePo but it was already too expensive and only would have...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-16-09, 12:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,374
Posted By RustyBarnacle

In BC if we want to insure a bike we can make it...

In BC if we want to insure a bike we can make it a limited speed motorcycle and insure it through ICBC like a motorbike.

I chose to just make an ebike and bought all my parts on the Visa so I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-13-09, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,191
Posted By RustyBarnacle

I use a Crystalyte 5304 at 36V and 35A. ...

I use a Crystalyte 5304 at 36V and 35A. Technically its over 500W but its close enough that I don't think anyone will bother me.

It works fine for propelling my 300lb frame from a stop on its own...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-01-09, 11:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,687
Posted By RustyBarnacle

Thats probly a good choice. I'm running a 36V...

Thats probly a good choice. I'm running a 36V 18Ah battery and get 40+ KM on a charge if I don't go over the massive hill. That sucks 10Km off the range because I am very out of shape and its a 15%...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-27-09, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,472
Posted By RustyBarnacle

Also ebikes.ca has a ezee kit which is geared. ...

Also ebikes.ca has a ezee kit which is geared. I'm really liking my Crystalyte but its not geared. It does have a lot of power but no gears.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-21-09, 10:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 934
Posted By RustyBarnacle

ebikes.ca have hub motors on 20" wheels.

ebikes.ca have hub motors on 20" wheels.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-20-09, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 728
Posted By RustyBarnacle

I'd be up for it if it was over here. I'm...

I'd be up for it if it was over here.

I'm Canadian so thats a long way to travel with a bike. :)
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-20-09, 02:58 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 149,937
Posted By RustyBarnacle

What is recommended for a trunk bag for a...

What is recommended for a trunk bag for a battery?

I got a 36V 18AH NiMH battery and a water resistant trunk bag. This morning was my first trip to work after putting it together this weekend and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-17-09, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By RustyBarnacle

Blowed up real good. :)

Blowed up real good. :)
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-06-09, 02:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,369
Posted By RustyBarnacle

ebikes.ca has some info on this as well: ...

ebikes.ca has some info on this as well:

http://www.ebikes.ca/store/store_motors.php

I'm going rear wheel for the discreet looks and I'm going with a 36V 35A 5304 which makes a lot of torque...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-02-09, 08:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,369
Posted By RustyBarnacle

I've never ridden on a 200W but I've heard they...

I've never ridden on a 200W but I've heard they feel really underpowered. Maybe see if you can borrow one first to see what a difference it makes for you.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-02-09, 06:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,369
Posted By RustyBarnacle

Well then if you get a store bought bike and...

Well then if you get a store bought bike and average close to 30 Km/hr you would close to cut your time in half with a little effort.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-02-09, 05:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,369
Posted By RustyBarnacle

Well it appears that you are now going about...

Well it appears that you are now going about 36Km/hr if it takes you an hour total. If thats the case you could likely lose time if you are going with a store bought solution since they are supposed...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-25-09, 06:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 627
Posted By RustyBarnacle

Its a 200W which is a little under powered. Then...

Its a 200W which is a little under powered. Then again, I'm a very large guy and with the homework I've been doing I need to push the legal limit at 500W if I want any decent help.
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-26-09, 10:50 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 30,578
Posted By RustyBarnacle

That looks pretty cool. 70Kph is the Limited...

That looks pretty cool. 70Kph is the Limited Speed Vehicle limit, I'm not sure I want to go the ebike route at 32kph (20mph) because finding anything with enough power to make the 10+% grade hills...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-25-09, 07:49 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 30,578
Posted By RustyBarnacle

My problem is that I'm a very heavy guy. I hear...

My problem is that I'm a very heavy guy. I hear the biking term is Clydesdale. So to keep the motor under 1500W and still make it up to that speed is posing a challenge.

Right now I'm...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-25-09, 05:34 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 30,578
Posted By RustyBarnacle

Hehe, yeah, I'd still like to have it though. ...

Hehe, yeah, I'd still like to have it though. I'm in BC Canada and our law for a Limited Speed Vehicle is 1500W and 70Km/hr. (44 mph)
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-25-09, 04:40 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 30,578
Posted By RustyBarnacle

OK, thanks. I have been using the one at...

OK, thanks. I have been using the one at ebikes.ca but was told that the output was different somehow. Maybe I was confused.
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-25-09, 01:21 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 30,578
Posted By RustyBarnacle

Very cool, and I know this is slightly OT but I...

Very cool, and I know this is slightly OT but I have a question.

How do you calculate output?

I know how many watts input I plan to put into a motor, but I don't know what the output will be...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-23-09, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,035
Posted By RustyBarnacle

Other noobs like myself can benefit from the...

Other noobs like myself can benefit from the knowledge of others still. I'm trying to consider what to get for my mountain bike and it doesn't look that affordable, mostly because of my weight.
...
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