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Forum: Electric Bikes
06-05-12, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,484
Posted By DarthSensate

That's a pretty tall order for having no money to...

That's a pretty tall order for having no money to spend. Most front or rear hubmotor or chain drive conversion kits will cost you $500 without batteries. SLA batteries will cost somewhere around...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-12-12, 10:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,867
Posted By DarthSensate

This one Dman?: ...

This one Dman?:
http://www.monsterscooterparts.com/so36voxlrbac.html
http://www.electricscooterparts.com/soneilchargers.html#

If so do you have reputable link for the purchase?
That site,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-05-12, 04:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,867
Posted By DarthSensate

What model Soneil?? -DS

What model Soneil??
-DS
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-13-12, 04:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,867
Posted By DarthSensate

I pealed the APC label off of a bunch of the 12v...

I pealed the APC label off of a bunch of the 12v 7ah cells that I have been using. Almost all of them are Panasonics re-labeled for the APC UPS I salvaged them out of. I have no experience with the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-09-12, 01:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,867
Posted By DarthSensate

That may well be your issue there. The Soneil...

That may well be your issue there. The Soneil 2408CBA is not a conditioning battery charger. It does not appear to have a desulfation cycle. (Assuming I am reading the specs from Soneil correctly.)...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-07-12, 12:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,867
Posted By DarthSensate

I looked at the Soneil chargers, but went with a...

I looked at the Soneil chargers, but went with a Granite Digital Save-A-Battery. Packs have been in use on the ebike for 4 years now. Batteries in the packs were used to begin with, so they are...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-01-12, 10:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,035
Posted By DarthSensate

Some people are using two seat post mounted...

Some people are using two seat post mounted racks. One for the controller and battery and the other above for trunks or panniers. This puts a lot of stress on the seat post and risks failure of the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-01-12, 10:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,006
Posted By DarthSensate

As they say, " You can't patch stupid." but you...

As they say, " You can't patch stupid." but you can try to work around it.
Automatic on/off, motion and brightness activated bike lights:...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-13-11, 08:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,876
Posted By DarthSensate

An additional point... (I don't see this...

An additional point... (I don't see this mentioned in this thread) With the deep V rims on some new ebike kits the spoke nipples will seat themselves deeper in to the V over time as the the wheel...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-12-11, 02:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,617
Posted By DarthSensate

Yes. They do. It's right in the installation...

Yes. They do. It's right in the installation instructions:

ampedbikes.com/installation.htm (http://www.bikeforums.net/ampedbikes.com/installation.htm)
Any kits may be returned within 30 days ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-18-11, 12:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,557
Posted By DarthSensate

I've ridden my ebike without power and my kids...

I've ridden my ebike without power and my kids "co-pilot" AND a two kid trailer of the back of the co-pilot several times. On the flats is no problem. I would never intentionally try to climb a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-16-11, 09:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,617
Posted By DarthSensate

Only problem with front hub I have had is hitting...

Only problem with front hub I have had is hitting gravel.
What trouble were you having? I didn't see your final build in your photos. I like the Jamis though!

My SLA's are on a rear rack in...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-14-11, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,126
Posted By DarthSensate

I've been using half grip throttles since 2008 as...

I've been using half grip throttles since 2008 as well. I stand up in the clips often and, as Ypedal, states, being able to put your weight on the outer, stationary grip and be able to hold the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-11, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,756
Posted By DarthSensate

Old tread, I know, but here's a pic if this is...

Old tread, I know, but here's a pic if this is the same model bike:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/491454-Your-Catch-of-the-Day-Saved-from-the-Dump!?p=13478355&viewfull=1#post13478355...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-11, 03:24 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,071,049
Posted By DarthSensate

Another found and cleaned up and given to a good...

Another found and cleaned up and given to a good home:

Omega bicycle. Montgomery Ward??
(Sorry I forgot to shoot the head badge)...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-04-11, 08:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,493
Posted By DarthSensate

Is this the idea of what you are looking for? ...

Is this the idea of what you are looking for? This on is a rear conversion kit but the frontkit will work as well. The geared motors are much smaller diameter and little lighter as well:...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-28-11, 09:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,845
Posted By DarthSensate

What charger are you using? SLA's will suffer...

What charger are you using?
SLA's will suffer greatly over long term if they are not being charged properly.

A lot of ebike kits do not come with chargers that are "intelligent" enough.
They...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-24-11, 09:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,501
Posted By DarthSensate

Nice find! I love the Lotus bikes in general. ...

Nice find! I love the Lotus bikes in general.
Post your find on the Lotus bike thread and the 81 aero bikes thread.

I found my SuperPro out for trash on the side of the road a couple years ago!...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-13-11, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,777
Posted By DarthSensate

What information are you looking for? Looks like...

What information are you looking for? Looks like a pretty standard hub motor to me.
-Disconnect wires to motor from controller, loosen hub nuts, pull wheel, change tire/tube, reinstall.

What is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-26-11, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,302
Posted By DarthSensate

There's nothing wrong with using an aluminum...

There's nothing wrong with using an aluminum frame. That's FRAME. Aluminum dropouts on front forks with a front hub motor are not OK by themselves.

Use a torque arm and even an aluminum...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-20-11, 06:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 783
Posted By DarthSensate

There's no mention of a BMS on the lithium...

There's no mention of a BMS on the lithium battery pack. Without a BMS you run a very likely risk of frying the batteries the first time you run them down to near zero or leave them on the charger...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-09-11, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,771
Posted By DarthSensate

I ride with a full suspension and a hardtail with...

I ride with a full suspension and a hardtail with no suspension on the front fork and a front, direct drive motor on each bike.
Both ride just fine once you adjust out the bobbing on the full...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-02-11, 07:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,269
Posted By DarthSensate

You bike frame has a full open triangle that...

You bike frame has a full open triangle that would be well suited to a frame bag.
There are a few vendors of frame bags that have been peer reviewed on Endless-Sphere.
Check them out if interested...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-18-11, 07:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,269
Posted By DarthSensate

Nice and clean build. I have been using two...

Nice and clean build.
I have been using two front direct drives from Ampedbikes myself since 2008 and a 2010 for the second one. Love 'em! I was under the impression that the geared motors had...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-20-11, 05:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 678
Posted By DarthSensate

The RST forks listed in the specs for your bike...

The RST forks listed in the specs for your bike show that it is a cast aluminum fork.
Check the dropouts to see if they are aluminum or steel... with a magnet.
If they are aluminum, make sure you...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-07-11, 10:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,101
Posted By DarthSensate

Keep us posted. I hope I'm wrong too. The...

Keep us posted. I hope I'm wrong too. The "motherboard", or mainboard, attached to the pack is probably the BMS, Battery Management System. Sounds like it has the charging circuit built into it. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-06-11, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,101
Posted By DarthSensate

Most lithium cells I have ever used work almost...

Most lithium cells I have ever used work almost to full capacity right up until they cut out completely. There may be some difference between protected cells and unprotected cells. Protected cells...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-03-11, 08:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,353
Posted By DarthSensate

In no particular order: - sore knees pedaling...

In no particular order:
- sore knees pedaling up hills.
- gas prices.
- hate commuting like a lemming stuffed in a steel box.
- reduction in commute time by bicycle by maintaining a consistent...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-01-11, 09:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 732
Posted By DarthSensate

I agree with Jethro. However, stay away from the...

I agree with Jethro. However, stay away from the Pacific, Mongoose, and Magna branded bikes at Wally's though. The components just won't last and the ride is pretty awful.

On a budget, I would...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-19-11, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 998
Posted By DarthSensate

That looks like a keyed sprocket from a...

That looks like a keyed sprocket from a mini-bike. Are you sure it is a free wheel? The sprocket spins freely in one direction independently from the keyed-center?? Just checking.

If it is a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-19-11, 07:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 37,779
Posted By DarthSensate

That or a shock mount seat post if he has...

That or a shock mount seat post if he has clearance above the frame.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-18-11, 05:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 37,779
Posted By DarthSensate

I have been riding for a couple years now on an...

I have been riding for a couple years now on an inexpensive Bell saddle my wife picked up for me for Father's Day from Wally World....
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-11-11, 07:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,953
Posted By DarthSensate

Front hub kits are actually THE most common kit. ...

Front hub kits are actually THE most common kit. They are simpler to install as you do not have to be concerned with proper gearing on the freewheel to match your rear shifter and derailleur.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-10-11, 08:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,953
Posted By DarthSensate

You will always have a little bit more noise with...

You will always have a little bit more noise with a geared drive; that's just the nature of the gears meshing. So, therefore, direct drive will be the quietest option.
The weight of the direct...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-04-11, 08:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,735
Posted By DarthSensate

What did you need to know about the wires?

What did you need to know about the wires?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-11, 08:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,751
Posted By DarthSensate

Thanks for the advise, kingsting. These are...

Thanks for the advise, kingsting.

These are just nasty, nasty calipers. They should be melted down to make something useful like weights for fishing line.

The set screws to position the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-26-11, 02:18 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 149,491
Posted By DarthSensate

For what it's worth, EETimes just printed an...

For what it's worth, EETimes just printed an article in April 4th edition projecting $/kWh will be $300 by 2018.
(EE Times, "A Million EVs", April 4th 2011)
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-26-11, 08:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 806
Posted By DarthSensate

I would agree with Morph, $450 does limit you...

I would agree with Morph, $450 does limit you quite a bit. And the ebay kits are really hit or miss on quality and service.

My personal recommendation: Ampedbikes.com of course. I've...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-11, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,751
Posted By DarthSensate

Help with mechanical disc brake caliper

I am attempting to re-assemble a mountain bike for a friend that won it "pre-assembled" at a fundraiser auction. It is one of those nasty, cheap full suspension bikes. Michelob Ultra full...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-19-11, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1,064
Views: 1,043,542
Posted By DarthSensate

Latest build: Schwinn S-25 with AmpedBikes 36v FDD (2010)

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=198480&d=1303224720

Second Build from last year. Still has the awful knobbies that came from the store on the rims.

I use this one for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-11, 08:26 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 53,404
Posted By DarthSensate

@no*dice: Wow! That really is a beautiful bike....

@no*dice: Wow! That really is a beautiful bike. Like the through-the-tube cable run as well. Nice touch for an Aero bike.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-14-11, 10:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,488
Posted By DarthSensate

Well, it is lithium based chemistry. I have...

Well, it is lithium based chemistry. I have felt that the Lithium tech is still in its infancy and certainly has the potential for some break throughs. The demand for longer lasting and/or high...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-14-11, 07:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 935
Posted By DarthSensate

Do you have a fairing on it yet? ... then you...

Do you have a fairing on it yet?
... then you can add a kids Eyeclops LED projector and HUD display with and Iphone av cable output!!! :>

Have you checked out Amberwolf's monstrosity on...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-31-11, 08:36 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,628
Posted By DarthSensate

@Sangesf: Do you happen to have a source for...

@Sangesf: Do you happen to have a source for relevant laws and regulations and such, by locale, that would be printable. I haven't had a cop pull me over yet, but it would be handy to be able to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-31-11, 08:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 944
Posted By DarthSensate

Hub motors from Harbor Freight?? That's a new...

Hub motors from Harbor Freight?? That's a new one. However it's entirely possible OP doesn't understand what a hub motor actually is.

@Jessie874: Do the motors have any writing stamped on the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-28-11, 08:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,303
Posted By DarthSensate

Ah. I see that now. The photo initially looked...

Ah. I see that now. The photo initially looked like the trailer had no cargo space. Looks like about two grocery bags worth of space. Still... I think a cargo trailer with hubmotor kit would be...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-25-11, 02:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,303
Posted By DarthSensate

Linkage looks bad for a product designed to push...

Linkage looks bad for a product designed to push 150lb+ bike and rider.
Wouldn't be surprised if it might have a high failure rate... or owners just mis-installing it.

There's also no option to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-01-11, 01:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,282
Posted By DarthSensate

I have been using the same recycled SLA 7ah...

I have been using the same recycled SLA 7ah batteries for 3 years now. For the first two years I was riding 20+ miles a day and hitting LVC on the return trip after sitting at work for 8 hours. No...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-11, 12:01 PM
Replies: 872
Views: 256,774
Posted By DarthSensate

The blue tape would look sharp with the nitto...

The blue tape would look sharp with the nitto stem bar cap. Good idea.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-11, 10:48 AM
Replies: 872
Views: 256,774
Posted By DarthSensate

81 Lotus Super Pro "Aero"

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=159601&d=1279034790

Complete Shimano Dura-Ace AX components, Nitto Crystemblue, ADB-X bars and Tange Aero eliptical tubing. Almost all...
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