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Forum: Electric Bikes
06-10-15, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,244
Posted By SpecialX

What's the voltages of each parallel groups cell...

What's the voltages of each parallel groups cell bank when they are fully charged and when they get cut off from either the BMS or the controller. It is either be BMS it too high for its low...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-10-15, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,244
Posted By SpecialX

First question is how much did you pay for each...

First question is how much did you pay for each cell and where did you buy them?
like the others said those cells are not what they seem to be....
they are probably 2000 mAH each which will give...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-07-15, 02:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,198
Posted By SpecialX

I just want to know the no pedal distance... ...

I just want to know the no pedal distance...
Once you start pedaling, the distance capability is a moot point.
Bike is 48v with a 15AH battery.
Specs say it's a 500w motor (which means it's a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-07-15, 06:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,198
Posted By SpecialX

LOL.. I like it!!! (At one point I did have...

LOL.. I like it!!!
(At one point I did have two motors and two batteries on my bike, I had a "best day/range" of 116 miles without a recharge, albeit at only an average of 16-18mph for the day -...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-07-15, 06:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,198
Posted By SpecialX

You guys are funny... So no one is allowed to...

You guys are funny...
So no one is allowed to have an opinion?
If you don't want to hear other people's opinions, then don't post a thread.
And I KNEW it would come to the point of "it cost more...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-06-15, 11:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,198
Posted By SpecialX

On the other side of things... You could go...

On the other side of things...
You could go with an OptiBike and spend 10k+ on an electric bicycle.
I thought spending $1600 on mine was really too much, $3600 is way more and $10k+ is just...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-06-15, 11:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,198
Posted By SpecialX

I definitely did not spend more on my bike, as...

I definitely did not spend more on my bike, as you suppose...
Just like anyone else, I used my "free" time and skills and a good amount research to get what I wanted, specifically.
As an example,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-04-15, 04:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,184
Posted By SpecialX

Why do YOU use an Electric Bicycle?

I'll start...
For me, it's my all around vehicle...
It's my fun vehicle, my trip vehicle and my Daily Commuter vehicle.
I lost my license do to money issues and needed something that was legal...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-04-15, 04:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,198
Posted By SpecialX

This is my 1st and only ebike I've ever owned... ...

This is my 1st and only ebike I've ever owned...
Actually this is the second one of the exact same type, just because I needed another frame as the original one had a crack in the downtube and I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-04-15, 12:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,198
Posted By SpecialX

Love the miles and speed achievement. Great...

Love the miles and speed achievement.
Great numbers, good looking bike.. But $3,500+ is what you pay.. Not necessarily a bad thing, goes to show that you get what you pay for.
The only thing I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-03-15, 01:45 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 89,141
Posted By SpecialX

I regularly do 50-55 miles at 20mph and 40-45...

I regularly do 50-55 miles at 20mph and 40-45 miles at ~25mph, using a 48v 30ah battery with a 48v 25a controller and a GM 48v 1000w motor. (HBS-48v1000w). That's about 25wh/mile.

When I get the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-02-15, 05:05 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 41,159
Posted By SpecialX

So, can you provide us a link to where you got...

So, can you provide us a link to where you got your bike for only $750?
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-30-15, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,116
Posted By SpecialX

To answer the OPs question... You want a min...

To answer the OPs question...
You want a min 36v 750w motor kit and a 36v 15ah lifepo4 battery...
That will give you 15-20mph for about 15 miles.
(Cost should be about $600-$700)

Or you could...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-30-15, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,116
Posted By SpecialX

$300 isn't going to do it. A basic/eBay kit...

$300 isn't going to do it.
A basic/eBay kit WITHOUT the battery is a MIN of $300.
A basic/eBay battery (from China) usable for your needs is going to be another $300.
So figure at LEAST $600...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-30-15, 12:10 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 41,159
Posted By SpecialX

Oh and you also have those carbon fiber $5000...

Oh and you also have those carbon fiber $5000 bicycle riders that look down on you as if you're "cheating" somehow.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-30-15, 12:06 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 41,159
Posted By SpecialX

all the above reasons are pretty much why eat...

all the above reasons are pretty much why eat bikes haven't gained popularity in this country.
for people who do not have a lot of money they think and electric bicycle is too expensive and would...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-11-15, 12:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,597
Posted By SpecialX

At the corner in question (Knuth and BBB) there...

At the corner in question (Knuth and BBB) there are no bike lanes..
The stop lines at both north and south intersections have pretty good sight lines to the E and W bound traffic. They are both...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-07-15, 10:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,597
Posted By SpecialX

I'll be in that area on Friday and take some...

I'll be in that area on Friday and take some (close up) pictures of the section in question.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-05-15, 04:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,597
Posted By SpecialX

Not for nothing but, unfortunately, in my...

Not for nothing but, unfortunately, in my experience, 99.9% of motorists do NOT stop at the stop line. I believe that if the person in the car had actually stopped at the stop line, there probably...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-26-14, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,444
Posted By SpecialX

It might help if you tell us where you live....

It might help if you tell us where you live. Maybe someone in the area can help you. Do you even know if an electric bicycle is able to be ridden in the area that you are living in.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-23-14, 07:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,717
Posted By SpecialX

You really don't need disc brakes unless you're...

You really don't need disc brakes unless you're doing like 40 miles an hour!
disc brakes are really Unneeded especially if the controller has regenerative braking.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-21-14, 01:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,405
Posted By SpecialX

A while... I'm still working on it... i...

A while...
I'm still working on it...
i bought it from a guy and it was pretty much like that...
i changed the box that WAS in the back from a plastic POS to wood...
there already was a single...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-18-14, 05:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,405
Posted By SpecialX

Post #84...

Post #84 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=84) in the following thread has my bike..
i personally think it's got style! ;)
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-06-14, 06:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 990
Posted By SpecialX

We need information like wha the voltage is at...

We need information like wha the voltage is at when it dies, what's the charger output, etc., etc.…
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-02-14, 03:05 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,000
Posted By SpecialX

You can get good mileage from ebikes with...

You can get good mileage from ebikes with assisting...
That's the only caveat to the entire thing...
I am lazy as fuq, so I almost never pedal, mind you that my bike weighs over 145 lbs. alone, so...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-01-14, 10:54 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,000
Posted By SpecialX

That's the only bad thing about small/efficient...

That's the only bad thing about small/efficient motors they don't really have the power to move you up big hills.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-31-14, 08:05 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,000
Posted By SpecialX

I forgot to ask, did you have to pedal all the...

I forgot to ask, did you have to pedal all the way up the hill or just towards the end... According to your data, it looks like you have a 3.2km (2 mile) hill, up and down?
I'm curious what your...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-31-14, 03:36 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,000
Posted By SpecialX

Forget about IFs.. (I"if you could have gone...

Forget about IFs.. (I"if you could have gone 54k...)
Good. (Actually, you got 18.5% more range) ..


Now see how far you can get with pedaling ...
(btw.. Bionix says you should be able to get...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-28-14, 06:56 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,000
Posted By SpecialX

You should just run the tests that I suggested to...

You should just run the tests that I suggested to you just to see how far you get on your battery charge without regen and then with regen (both non pedaling) and then with paddling and regen.
Just...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-28-14, 06:48 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,000
Posted By SpecialX

My bike with everything is ~150lbs (I weigh 165),...

My bike with everything is ~150lbs (I weigh 165), avg speed is 20, but I almost never pedal and I don't start off slow, but I don't go WOT either on startup... Usually about 65% throttle as any more...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-27-14, 11:38 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,000
Posted By SpecialX

It really depends on if you have a hill to go up...

It really depends on if you have a hill to go up after a big downhill...
There's always a million possible variables....
The range extension, is just to find out what his average percentage of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-27-14, 10:35 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,000
Posted By SpecialX

You're gonna confuse the poor guy.... Forget...

You're gonna confuse the poor guy....
Forget "average speed", wear and tear on brakes, etc .....
No matter what, it's not going to be the EXACT same average speed over the course of his test......
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-27-14, 08:41 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,000
Posted By SpecialX

With my 12v 90Ah battery and 1200 watt inverter,...

With my 12v 90Ah battery and 1200 watt inverter, I CAN run a small fridge. :)
With the 12v battery, I've even charged up my boss' Bobcat... and also jump started a truck.
I have built in a 1.0a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-27-14, 08:02 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,000
Posted By SpecialX

Its easiest just to do a mileage test, with and...

Its easiest just to do a mileage test, with and without regen....
That will give us a definitive answer as to how much added distance he gets with regen.
I'm pretty sure that the bionx computer...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-27-14, 07:45 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,000
Posted By SpecialX

Well if it says "empty", I would guess that it's...

Well if it says "empty", I would guess that it's completely empty and won't move.... but COMPLETELY empty would be a complete power down... (make sure that the computer, has the ability to show you...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-27-14, 07:29 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,000
Posted By SpecialX

Here are some pics of my bike, for those that are...

Here are some pics of my bike, for those that are interested....


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Forum: Electric Bikes
10-27-14, 07:08 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,000
Posted By SpecialX

On your battery, in my experience, I would...

On your battery, in my experience, I would estimate that you should be able to get at least 20 miles (33 KM) distance capability on motor (throttle) power alone.
(I know bionx says, you're supposed...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-27-14, 12:54 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,000
Posted By SpecialX

If what you say is correct, then 40wh for 12...

If what you say is correct, then 40wh for 12 minutes is only 8wh gained...
I see now where your logic is flawed..
A watt-hour is exactly that, watts per hour... (You said it's giving you...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-27-14, 12:04 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,000
Posted By SpecialX

Correct, If your only using the PAS then you...

Correct, If your only using the PAS then you won't get any true regen numbers...
Why not try with throttle only and see what you get?
Does the bionix computer give you WH used or any other...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-26-14, 08:27 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,000
Posted By SpecialX

I see that 350 is using voltage to state regen......

I see that 350 is using voltage to state regen...
Completely useless for any practical purposes...
And even IF that was not the case, any pedaling at all will not produce true numbers.

350.......
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-26-14, 12:20 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 13,000
Posted By SpecialX

Why do you guys keep using voltage as a marker...

Why do you guys keep using voltage as a marker for range?
Voltage is the worst possible indication of State of Charge for a battery..
The best way to do it, is to fully charge your battery, ride...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-11-14, 06:48 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,177
Posted By SpecialX

In Florida, if you're going to make a vehicular...

In Florida, if you're going to make a vehicular left turn, you have full use of the lane...
That does NOT (necessarily) mean you can filter up to the front..
UNLESS the lane is 14' or wider and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-16-14, 08:29 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 14,874
Posted By SpecialX

Let me preface by what I'm about to say with the...

Let me preface by what I'm about to say with the fact that I do not own a car and I have been bicycling every single day back-and-forth to work and everywhere in between by bicycle for the past 10...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-21-14, 12:13 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,415
Posted By SpecialX

In case you didn't Google it, it stands for...

In case you didn't Google it, it stands for something like electronic personal mobility assistance device.
In other words the only usual one you see is a Segway.
But it can also stand for an...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-28-14, 03:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,007
Posted By SpecialX

390001389998 389999 390000 My rear...

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My rear stop/brake light and front lights from varied distances..
NO ONE has ever complained of not seeing me
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-22-14, 11:20 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,840
Posted By SpecialX

I would love to see the prior two min and after...

I would love to see the prior two min and after two minutes of that snipet of video. Would like to know what transpired before and after
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-16-14, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,206
Posted By SpecialX

The weirdest part for me was that I read all the...

The weirdest part for me was that I read all the comments before watching the video..
I watched the video twice...

The first time I counted wrong and I obviously saw the gorilla because I read...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-13-14, 12:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,817
Posted By SpecialX

Just yesterday, not once, but TWICE, I was nearly...

Just yesterday, not once, but TWICE, I was nearly hit and BOTH WERE the police....

One GOT REAL CLOSE to me as he was passing, the other was pulling out of a gas station and on his cell phone and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-13-14, 12:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,486
Posted By SpecialX

The cyclist seemed to me to be completely unaware...

The cyclist seemed to me to be completely unaware of the truck that was right next to him.

The truck moved over to give the cyclist room and the cyclist clearly didn't see him. The truck was not...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-21-13, 04:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,199
Posted By SpecialX

If it was where a full lane was (minimum of 10')...

If it was where a full lane was (minimum of 10') then there should be more than enough room without having to be in a door zone....

Are you saying that they took a full lane and put parking spaces...
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