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Forum: Electric Bikes
08-18-09, 08:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,670
Posted By toyfountain

Schwalbe Marathon plus ...

Schwalbe Marathon plus
http://www.schwalbetires.com/marathon_plus
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-05-09, 09:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,112
Posted By toyfountain

How did you determine the AH of the battery he...

How did you determine the AH of the battery he ordered? The page he links is for ordering one of three batteries 10AH,15AH or 20AH. The original poster never mentioned which of the three he ordered...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-04-09, 10:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,288
Posted By toyfountain

If you can wait till mid-july, CT usually puts...

If you can wait till mid-july, CT usually puts them on sale. You could expect 25% off by then. Last year's model which was $500 sold at its lowest price for $350. So the $649 could possibly sell for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-17-09, 11:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,878
Posted By toyfountain

Looks like the one on the right of this adapter...

Looks like the one on the right of this adapter from Currie.
http://www.izipusa.com/35-izip-adapter-for-36v-charger-bike-accessories.html
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-17-09, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,987
Posted By toyfountain

Triumph ebike WalMart Canada for $900

This week's WalMart flier announces a Triumph ebike for $900 with a lithium ion battery (page 15).
It will be interesting to see if we can order the battery separately and at what cost. The ad...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-16-09, 07:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,878
Posted By toyfountain

On the new ebike I've seen the connector and it...

On the new ebike I've seen the connector and it appeared to be the round three prong type usually seen on most ebikes. It is not the same plug, (rectangular three prong), that comes with last year's...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-16-09, 06:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,878
Posted By toyfountain

I made a visit at my local CT and they have the...

I made a visit at my local CT and they have the three new models on display.
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-14-09, 11:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,878
Posted By toyfountain

Is says it comes with a 20A fuse. Would that be...

Is says it comes with a 20A fuse. Would that be enough to use with the current chain drive 24v motors? Maybe two in parallel to split the amperage?
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-10-09, 01:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 815
Posted By toyfountain

YMMV Curtis GPS liquidation at Canadian Tire for $44, does speedo, MP3 & DIVX

At Canadian Tire today and tomorrow with the $10 back coupon from last weeks flyer (page2 lower left corner) you can get a GPS that can be a speedometer, MP3 player and Divx player for $48+tx-$10CT...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-05-09, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,242
Posted By toyfountain

The initial cost of $3000 for the bike is not...

The initial cost of $3000 for the bike is not that bad. The big question is how much it would cost to refuel the tanks with hydrogen? Where does one refill them?
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-05-09, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,183
Posted By toyfountain

If your battery was at 42V after the two miles...

If your battery was at 42V after the two miles I'd suspect a problem with the controller again (or something else like a premature cut off from the battery BMS). If your battery had been empty it...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-01-09, 10:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,217
Posted By toyfountain

Reading the symptoms I can't help but think this...

Reading the symptoms I can't help but think this might be caused by the absence of the brake cut off levers. Could this controller be cutting off the voltage to the motor by default because it does...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-24-08, 12:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,518
Posted By toyfountain

I really wish you the very best of luck with the...

I really wish you the very best of luck with the nu-teck airless tires.

I had an Amerityre airless tire on my rear wheel for the summer and now I've gone to the Schwalbe Marathon Plus. I've had...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-05-08, 10:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,156
Posted By toyfountain

You may be interested by these threads then if...

You may be interested by these threads then if you are at 55V or thinking of 48V. There are some risks, but I do agree that $60 for a replacement motor is very reasonable.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-05-08, 08:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,156
Posted By toyfountain

I don't know if I'd recommend 48V for the motor....

I don't know if I'd recommend 48V for the motor. Seems I remember reading on the other newsgroup of a few people that have burnt their motor because it overheated at 48V. Some modified the motor by...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-01-08, 01:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,377
Posted By toyfountain

Thanks, I imagine the pedal arms are steel too....

Thanks, I imagine the pedal arms are steel too. Everything else on the bike is steel.

I wouldn't want to have pants caught in there at 40+ km/hr too. I was thinking of sheet metal for the chain...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-01-08, 08:21 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,377
Posted By toyfountain

This is a very interesting project karma and Luc....

This is a very interesting project karma and Luc. I find the idea of the motor being used with all the speeds of the bike very interesting. I ordered the parts for it just in case.

Do you think...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-21-08, 09:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,126
Posted By toyfountain

This question was just asked this week on a...

This question was just asked this week on a popular french consumer show called JE. They stated that according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada as long as a bike has pedals it is considered as a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-18-08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 28,175
Posted By toyfountain

They are pretty much out of stock in my area too....

They are pretty much out of stock in my area too. Can you post a pic of your setup? I'd be curious to see how you did it.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-17-08, 04:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,126
Posted By toyfountain

What's the reason for the refusal of the...

What's the reason for the refusal of the coverage? Is your insurance an all risk type or not? Was your bike properly locked? Do you have the receipts and serial number for your stolen bike?

Does...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-17-08, 04:00 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,186
Posted By toyfountain

If your into Canada, looks at the 20V Yardworks...

If your into Canada, looks at the 20V Yardworks lithium batteries (from Canadian Tire) wasp posted about. They are pricey, but the bike can take two connected together in series to make a 40V battery...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-11-08, 07:36 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 28,175
Posted By toyfountain

For brake light, you might be able to adapt a...

For brake light, you might be able to adapt a used trailer or rear car light.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-11-08, 07:04 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,186
Posted By toyfountain

One more update on the tire. One of the spokes...

One more update on the tire. One of the spokes broke and the rim is untrue at that spot now. It rubs against the brake pad. I don't know if this is related to the hard tire, but I suspect it is.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-09-08, 09:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 848
Posted By toyfountain

what kind of range does he get with this?

what kind of range does he get with this?
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-09-08, 09:32 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 28,175
Posted By toyfountain

Same here with the CT izip. I wonder if the US...

Same here with the CT izip. I wonder if the US Walmart izip is geared differently? I was thinking of changing my front crank to a larger one later on. This maybe a project for the winter.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-09-08, 09:28 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 28,175
Posted By toyfountain

www.dealextreme.com and www.ledshoppe.com have...

www.dealextreme.com and www.ledshoppe.com have some cheap lights shipped directly from Hong Kong (usually the shipping is included in the price). I seem to remember they had a few models with small...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-09-08, 02:02 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,186
Posted By toyfountain

Yes, I still use the Amerityre, but I did have to...

Yes, I still use the Amerityre, but I did have to switch to a steel rim for a proper fit with the tire the shop sold to me. I don't belive Amerityre makes one wide enough in the aluminum rim tires....
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-08-08, 10:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 839
Posted By toyfountain

Maybe the heat from the motor? Did they leave...

Maybe the heat from the motor? Did they leave once the motor was cooler?
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-03-08, 01:08 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 28,175
Posted By toyfountain

I connected my two 20v lithium yardworks...

I connected my two 20v lithium yardworks batteries. I'm getting 41.5V once the batteries are recharged. I tested it when at 39.5V and it made a huge difference. I went up to 37km/hr with my two sla...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-28-08, 09:10 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 28,175
Posted By toyfountain

I just bought a pair of these lithium batteries...

I just bought a pair of these lithium batteries with a charger. All I need to fabricate the connections. I'm thinking of rewiring my two sla 24V packs to make it one 36V. Then adding these two...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-26-08, 10:44 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 28,175
Posted By toyfountain

thanks wasp So it's ±15km at 22km/hr with no...

thanks wasp

So it's ±15km at 22km/hr with no pedalling?

I'm not too sure what the c- pin is so to make it easier to understand
I numbered the pins from 1 to 3 on the pic of the battery.

I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-26-08, 12:20 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 28,175
Posted By toyfountain

Wasp, I don't think they are unbalanced. Maybe...

Wasp, I don't think they are unbalanced. Maybe I'm completely wrong since I'm still learning about this stuff. The balancing is usually meant for the individual cells in the packs. The lvc kicked in...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-25-08, 10:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,033
Posted By toyfountain

You can find one easily by ordering online with...

You can find one easily by ordering online with free delivery to the WalMart on your choice. The price though just went up $50. They are now $398.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-25-08, 10:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,033
Posted By toyfountain

At $400 you could try the WalMart Ezip bike. If...

At $400 you could try the WalMart Ezip bike. If you already have a bike you could get a conversion kit, but will need to add more $ for SLA batts or $$$ for lithium batts.
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-25-08, 10:45 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,186
Posted By toyfountain

I just checked the Walmart ezip today and notice...

I just checked the Walmart ezip today and notice they raised the prices from $348 to $398 and the small folding bike went from $699 to $789.
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-22-08, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,205
Posted By toyfountain

karma is right. If you only have one 12V charger...

karma is right. If you only have one 12V charger connect them in parallel to charge them at 12V. When using them you can then connect them in series to use them as one 36V battery. If you want to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-21-08, 10:40 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 28,175
Posted By toyfountain

Ouch, that must hurt to break it right after...

Ouch, that must hurt to break it right after getting the new pack.
You can try to fix the crack with automotive fibreglass with filaments and touch up grey paint. If it's any consolation, I've never...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-21-08, 10:29 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 28,175
Posted By toyfountain

I'm wondering if lithium or nicads packs can be...

I'm wondering if lithium or nicads packs can be added with sla batteries to boost the voltage. I'm running two Schwinn 24v sla 12 Ahr packs connected in parralel for a total of 24AHr. I wonder if I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-21-08, 11:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 985
Posted By toyfountain

Where do you see they are giving up on electric...

Where do you see they are giving up on electric bikes? To me it simply looks like they will start importing motor scooters, slap the schwinn name on them and are setting up a new distribution network...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-20-08, 11:40 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 28,175
Posted By toyfountain

Thanks Wasp for the pics. For those wishing...

Thanks Wasp for the pics.

For those wishing to order online from CT there is a free shipping code until August 22 for orders over $25. Free shipping code AUGUST333

(Source of the code...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-19-08, 09:54 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 28,175
Posted By toyfountain

Interesting, is this the battery?...

Interesting, is this the battery?...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-19-08, 09:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,824
Posted By toyfountain

Have you considered a shock absorber seat post?

Have you considered a shock absorber seat post?
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-16-08, 03:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,438
Posted By toyfountain

A volt meter could tell you which is not working...

A volt meter could tell you which is not working properly. Since it's still under warranty, head to CT to get the faulty part taken care off. If you still don't know which is not working right bring...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-11-08, 10:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,004
Posted By toyfountain

With letters to the politicians, I would join...

With letters to the politicians, I would join actual positive examples of other jurisdictions regulations for ebikes. If they are anything like my boss they would prefer to have solutions included...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-11-08, 10:06 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,186
Posted By toyfountain

1) You don't need to take the brakes apart. Just...

1) You don't need to take the brakes apart. Just disconnect the brake line at the brakes where the rubber protector is. No tools are even needed to do this and it should take about ten seconds. Slip...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-07-08, 01:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,520
Posted By toyfountain

I have this model installed on mine to carry...

I have this model installed on mine to carry stuff. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-06-08, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,689
Posted By toyfountain

There's a nice review here of these brand of...

There's a nice review here of these brand of bikes.

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/flecc/kalkhoff1.html
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-26-08, 08:05 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 39,186
Posted By toyfountain

For those looking for the men's bike, there are...

For those looking for the men's bike, there are some available at Toy's R Us for $50 more. ($399)

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3030730

Shipping is around $125. I hope they...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-28-08, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 824
Posted By toyfountain

Schwable marathon plus and marathon ATB are two...

Schwable marathon plus and marathon ATB are two of them. There are filled tires too, but an exact match for the rim is crucial for filled tires. The Amerityre is one of them.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-27-08, 10:13 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 28,175
Posted By toyfountain

The Canadian Tire Izip is back up to $500 now,...

The Canadian Tire Izip is back up to $500 now, not $350. It appears like their «liquidation» sale was just an excuse to refuse their 14 days price protection policy to previous buyers. A normal...
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