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Forum: Electric Bikes
06-14-09, 06:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,437
Posted By Solar.110mb

Electric Bike Side Effects

One thing that happened to me, and I see it going on here at least in the form of upgrades for more power and distance. These ebikes are just so much fun that they leave you wanting more and more. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-16-09, 06:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,228
Posted By Solar.110mb

Security from theft. They will attract bike...

Security from theft. They will attract bike theft with their higher value. You may feel uncomfortable leaving it in places you would a normal bike. I have a motion sensor siren alarm plus a pretty...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-12-09, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,978
Posted By Solar.110mb

The Currie motors on Schwinn Izips or the Walmart...

The Currie motors on Schwinn Izips or the Walmart ones that have a separate chain do not drag at all. In fact when I first bought mine I had no battery for a week and went on 20 mile trips with no...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-06-09, 10:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 897
Posted By Solar.110mb

I saw those at Walmart, great price but not as...

I saw those at Walmart, great price but not as nice looking. I'm sure one can modify it a bit to improve the looks.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-01-09, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 897
Posted By Solar.110mb

Ebike Sale

If anyone is interested in the lower priced Ebikes, Toys R Us has a sweet one for only $399.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3444824&CAWELAID=316333890
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-06-08, 11:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 855
Posted By Solar.110mb

How did the crash happen? Car or something got...

How did the crash happen? Car or something got in your way? We can all learn from it, if you want.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-05-08, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,003
Posted By Solar.110mb

I rented the DVD a while back, I liked it. Glad...

I rented the DVD a while back, I liked it. Glad to see GM coming out with the Volt.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-26-08, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,133
Posted By Solar.110mb

If you are looking for economy, I would stick to...

If you are looking for economy, I would stick to the lower end ebikes and avoid expensive modifications and batteries to go faster. In July of this year I bought my Schwinn Izip and used it for all...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-22-08, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 746
Posted By Solar.110mb

How fast can you go now with one speed?

How fast can you go now with one speed?
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-09-08, 07:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,041
Posted By Solar.110mb

I only use a trailer for grocery shopping. I can...

I only use a trailer for grocery shopping. I can tell you that the weight is better distributed back there and can take the bumps pretty good back there. Although I can't ride it down a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-07-08, 03:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,795
Posted By Solar.110mb

Visiting in Windsor yesterday, I saw a police...

Visiting in Windsor yesterday, I saw a police drive his car quickly in front of a few 12 year old boys riding on the sidewalk with their bikes. It was like the police was getting a high on a major...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-05-08, 12:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,795
Posted By Solar.110mb

I would just run it and hope there's no police...

I would just run it and hope there's no police laying down the law in a tyrannical manner. As long as we are not hurting anyone they should stay out of it, no doubt.
Many states still have not...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-14-08, 09:27 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 27,988
Posted By Solar.110mb

I wouldn't return mine even if they gave me a...

I wouldn't return mine even if they gave me a 200% refund:)
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-14-08, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 994
Posted By Solar.110mb

(By turning on the motor it eliminates drag on...

(By turning on the motor it eliminates drag on Bionx.) When you turn it on does it assist? Or can you just pedal without assist and without drag? I'm just trying to understand about motor drag of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-13-08, 10:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,007
Posted By Solar.110mb

I had a Garrelli moped when I was young, and the...

I had a Garrelli moped when I was young, and the pedals were worthless, barely walking speed.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-12-08, 11:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,176
Posted By Solar.110mb

Thanks Wasp, it's great to hear they are still...

Thanks Wasp, it's great to hear they are still selling them. Considering price and the amount of time they take to pay for themselves in gas savings, I think the Schwinn Izip is the very best eBike....
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-05-08, 10:45 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 27,988
Posted By Solar.110mb

I think you're talking about with your extra...

I think you're talking about with your extra battery pack mounted on back. My stock Izip will take me up to 20 MPH~, so when I pedal in 7th gear I can take it up an extra 5 mph, although not for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-05-08, 10:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,062
Posted By Solar.110mb

On a stock CT Izip, where would you suggest...

On a stock CT Izip, where would you suggest hooking up the solar panel? I take it for that size of a panel an extra controller is not needed.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-03-08, 11:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,062
Posted By Solar.110mb

It's still very cool to have, and every bit helps...

It's still very cool to have, and every bit helps the range. I wouldn't mind putting a 20 watt panel on my huge trunk. It would fit on it without even overhanging. Although my range is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-31-08, 09:55 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 38,877
Posted By Solar.110mb

I still see $398 and Ezip. The I-Zip from...

I still see $398 and Ezip. The I-Zip from Walmart is the Urban Cruiser which is up there at $1484.
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-31-08, 10:05 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,398
Posted By Solar.110mb

That's how I got my wife on the road. At one...

That's how I got my wife on the road. At one point I thought she would never get on a bike by herself so I even considered getting an xtracycle with seat or something so she can get on with me. I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-29-08, 07:08 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 27,988
Posted By Solar.110mb

That sounds cool. Any idea on range? I know...

That sounds cool. Any idea on range? I know your speed must be up there around 50 MPH?
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-28-08, 05:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,145
Posted By Solar.110mb

That's a bit brutal. In Michigan a Class C...

That's a bit brutal. In Michigan a Class C license is required for a CDL Commercial Drivers License of commercial vehicles weighing up to 26,000 pounds. How governing bodies get away with imposing...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-27-08, 07:47 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,398
Posted By Solar.110mb

I'm more inconvenienced when I have to pay $70 to...

I'm more inconvenienced when I have to pay $70 to fill up my car. I save a full tank of gas every month just doing errands with the ebikes. That can make a $1000 ebike free pretty fast, especially...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-26-08, 02:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,021
Posted By Solar.110mb

398= Ladies, 448=Mens with free shipping and no...

398= Ladies, 448=Mens with free shipping and no tax at Amazon....
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-26-08, 11:28 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,398
Posted By Solar.110mb

After a 25 mile ride doing errands just pedaling...

After a 25 mile ride doing errands just pedaling I need some calories and a couple beers:) With the ebike just one pop or beer will do plus about 3 cents of electric charging:) Seems cheaper than...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-25-08, 10:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,504
Posted By Solar.110mb

Looks great. Just check the measurements since...

Looks great. Just check the measurements since you are not able to actually see one before you order. I would take the measurements and compare to one that you can see in person. Besides that all...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-24-08, 10:19 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 27,988
Posted By Solar.110mb

I would say that pedaling on a Schwinn Izip...

I would say that pedaling on a Schwinn Izip should be a lot easier than a non-electric mountain bike with knobby tires. In fact I know this is true since I compared it on a little hill. The extra...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-21-08, 10:33 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 27,988
Posted By Solar.110mb

I used a Schwinn bike rack mounted on an extra...

I used a Schwinn bike rack mounted on an extra seat post I bolted in. Then I removed the plastic part of the rack and replaced it with a flatbed. A 1/2"x7.25"x17.5" board, things tend to lay nice...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-21-08, 11:21 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 27,988
Posted By Solar.110mb

Thumbs up You have to consider if you will use some streets...

You have to consider if you will use some streets that have no shoulder. Using a trailer can really take up a large part of the lane. I decided to put a huge hard trunk on both mine and my wifes...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-19-08, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,390
Posted By Solar.110mb

I wouldn't return mine no matter what. I had a...

I wouldn't return mine no matter what. I had a hard enough time finding two of them.
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-17-08, 03:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,390
Posted By Solar.110mb

I bought two Izips and one came with a charger...

I bought two Izips and one came with a charger that blinks green when charging and then solid green when charged. The other one came with a charger that shows a red light when charging that turns...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-12-08, 06:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,988
Posted By Solar.110mb

Do you really think a police would pull this...

Do you really think a police would pull this thing over?
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5983261
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-12-08, 10:55 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,988
Posted By Solar.110mb

If you are still worried, you can buy one of...

If you are still worried, you can buy one of these low profile ebikes. Jeeze, I can't even see the motor on this one. Is it in a tiny rear hub or in the sprocket somehow. Batteries are tucked away...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-08-08, 10:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,988
Posted By Solar.110mb

Isn't the purpose of this law to reclassify an...

Isn't the purpose of this law to reclassify an eBike as a Bicycle rather than a motor vehicle? If it is classified as a Bicycle, then States/Cities would have to treat all Bicycle's the same whether...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-08-08, 09:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,988
Posted By Solar.110mb

How about this= Buy or build your eBike and print...

How about this= Buy or build your eBike and print yourself a copy of this US Federal law that supercedes any and all state laws that are more stringent than federal laws. Show this to the police if...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-07-08, 10:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,988
Posted By Solar.110mb

I am surprised they are illegal there. Leave it...

I am surprised they are illegal there. Leave it up to government to stick their nose in our business and tell us what we can or cannot do. They suck, damn tyrants. I hope you didn't find out the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-03-08, 09:47 PM
Replies: 1,064
Views: 1,043,202
Posted By Solar.110mb

Here's a his and hers Schwinn Izip. I put a hard...

Here's a his and hers Schwinn Izip. I put a hard plastic trunk on mine. On my wifes I had to modify the seat to lower it for her. The seat is actually sunken into the battery compartment. It sits...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-28-08, 07:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 778
Posted By Solar.110mb

Bike Alarm

I just got a bike alarm from ebay, member cowy07. It took 20 days to arrive. I really like it. It is nice and loud and has a nice up and down sound to it. You attach to the steering and arm with...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-26-08, 10:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 26,039
Posted By Solar.110mb

BTW I just bought my second 26" Schwinn Izip at...

BTW I just bought my second 26" Schwinn Izip at Canadian Tire and I absolutely love them, mens and a ladies Izip for wife. Solid heavy duty bikes with slot for battery, plus they come with slick...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-24-08, 12:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,125
Posted By Solar.110mb

Very nice. There's a lot of devices on your...

Very nice. There's a lot of devices on your steering wheel that I do not recognize.
Going from a chain drive currie motor to a hub motor, have you noticed anything different? Does the rear wheel...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-23-08, 09:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,852
Posted By Solar.110mb

I like the twist throttle better, it reminds me...

I like the twist throttle better, it reminds me of my motorcycles.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-23-08, 08:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,125
Posted By Solar.110mb

Looking forward to that video:)

Looking forward to that video:)
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-23-08, 12:32 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 27,988
Posted By Solar.110mb

I'm looking at this battery to get me to 36 volt...

I'm looking at this battery to get me to 36 volt for a low price, temporarily. I could use some more speed to get me through a 1/2 mile stretch of shoulderless road. It would be safer to go faster...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-22-08, 11:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,125
Posted By Solar.110mb

I have a half mile stretch of road that I need to...

I have a half mile stretch of road that I need to get through that has no shoulder or bike paths/sidewalks. It is very narrow, speed limit is 35 MPH and I have no choice but to use it, then after I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-20-08, 12:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,373
Posted By Solar.110mb

Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-19-08, 10:01 PM
Replies: 1,064
Views: 1,043,202
Posted By Solar.110mb

Zeuser, That Yamaha bicycle is really something. ...

Zeuser, That Yamaha bicycle is really something. I searched google for info on it but none found. I'm interested in the specs for it, if you have a link.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-17-08, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,426
Posted By Solar.110mb

On sidewalks you need to crawl, especially when...

On sidewalks you need to crawl, especially when crossing driveways and streets. If you have a nice long stretch of sidewalk or bike path, you can get up some speed 15-20 MPH max. The laws...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-17-08, 08:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,844
Posted By Solar.110mb

No, I would just slide it into the slot I have...

No, I would just slide it into the slot I have behind my seat where the sla battery is now. That is one advantage of the Schwinn Izip, I can use the rack for storage. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-16-08, 11:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,373
Posted By Solar.110mb

Stokell, that MEC hard plastic box/trunk that you...

Stokell, that MEC hard plastic box/trunk that you have is really nice. I searched the MEC website and google but could not find it. Where did you buy it? Do you have a link?
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