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Forum: Electric Bikes
02-20-22, 03:28 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

I'd do that too if it made a car more practical...

I'd do that too if it made a car more practical for me!
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-12-22, 01:17 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

its 100% designed to be pedalled. I just choose...

its 100% designed to be pedalled. I just choose not to.

Also the definition of a moped in my country is in relation to a cycle with an ENGINE not exceeding 50cc. Not an electric motor........
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-10-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,976
Posted By spinnanz

Batteries are paired to particular brand bikes...

Batteries are paired to particular brand bikes but not particular bikes. The problem is they seem to change the form factor of the batteries every few years so it's often hard to get a new one that...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-10-22, 08:19 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

Correct. We currently have no class 1/2 system...

Correct. We currently have no class 1/2 system for ebikes.

This causes some dismay from nz bike owners who buy very decent euro/us spec bikes with the speed limit programed into them, when the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-10-22, 08:14 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

You can call my electric bike whatever you want,...

You can call my electric bike whatever you want, your interpretation of it is based on the law in your country. Over here, in terms of the law a "moped" is 50cc scooter producing less than 2kw of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-08-22, 03:46 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

Nzta says to ride with consideration to other...

Nzta says to ride with consideration to other MUPs users.

Please screen shot the video and show the bits where I passed other MUPs users without consideration. Given that you can't, it proves I am...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-07-22, 06:11 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

Yes, the use of ebikes, be it throttle or pas are...

Yes, the use of ebikes, be it throttle or pas are actively encouraged on dedicated cycle ways and shared paths. We have no law to separate a hand throttle bike or an automatic pas type system bike,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-07-22, 04:05 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

I'm sorry but what goes in your county isn't...

I'm sorry but what goes in your county isn't world wide. To say a MUP is only for person power only is not true given here we are legally allowed and encouraged to use them here, to lower traffic...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-07-22, 03:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By spinnanz

. You have a mix of things here. Amp is a...

.

You have a mix of things here. Amp is a figure of power. As you mention 20 amp and 15 amp, I'm going to assume these are actually ah, which is measurement of capacity.

If this is the case,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-06-22, 11:39 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

Agree its a shared path, hence when passing I'm...

Agree its a shared path, hence when passing I'm donny 12kph, which is slower than a great proportion of pedal bikes. Admittadly there were no pads in the rear in the pics, but there are now. Speed is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-06-22, 08:56 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

Here in NZ we have no laws on having a throttle...

Here in NZ we have no laws on having a throttle or having to pedal so your ebike/moped definitions are moot here.

In the filmed path I CAN predict people/dog/kids coming out. It's my local path an...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-02-22, 01:29 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

This difference is I'm using the bike for...

This difference is I'm using the bike for transport rather than the experience (although I do enjoy the ride home). Loosing the rear 3 speed hub was the biggest disappointment I've had with this...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-01-22, 06:40 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

In nz, but not a Kiwi sorry! Ozzy has far...

In nz, but not a Kiwi sorry! Ozzy has far stricter ebike laws.
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-01-22, 06:39 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

Fully agree it may stir cyclists up even though I...

Fully agree it may stir cyclists up even though I ride in a responsible manner past people.

But ld bet everyone here has at some stage been painted by someone in the general public as one of those...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-01-22, 05:57 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

How would I run over kids? The video clearly...

How would I run over kids? The video clearly shows I came off he throttle a full 10 seconds before reaching the runner and walker. It also clearly shows I slowed down to 12kph (9mph) when I passed...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-01-22, 04:16 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

You sound like you get hurty feelings when an...

You sound like you get hurty feelings when an ebike passes you. Do you yell out "cheat" like some some of the lycra clad guys do over here?

Please do tell me how it's worth it to you for me to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-01-22, 02:01 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

By definition if any part of my ride has no one...

By definition if any part of my ride has no one on it, then it is deserted on THAT part. My whole ride is not deserted hence only going fast where it IS deserted and the conditions permit.

Work...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-01-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,327
Posted By spinnanz

I'd also not solder expensive know type of...

I'd also not solder expensive know type of batteries. Spot welding is what's required.
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-01-22, 11:03 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

I'm lucky in that the paths are near deserved...

I'm lucky in that the paths are near deserved when I use them, being 5am and 2pm. Weekends are busy, which is when I revert to "normal" bike speeds.

The worst offenders for speed I've found to be...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-31-22, 10:53 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

Hills I've found just "OK" as it's only a single...

Hills I've found just "OK" as it's only a single gear, which is geared quite highly. On the odd occasion I do a hill ride, I back the amps off, to around 15a. My controller isn't programable so I do...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-31-22, 10:32 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

The hub is from an EasyMotion EasyGoRace. The...

The hub is from an EasyMotion EasyGoRace. The controller is a generic 48-72v China job.
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-31-22, 10:00 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

dont be sorry, I'm not. If you can show me...

dont be sorry, I'm not.

If you can show me passing anyone at more than 20kph, I'd accept that, but I don't.

Me passing at 12kph is far less dangerous than the dog trying to bite the runner.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-31-22, 09:36 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,022
Posted By spinnanz

It started off at 36v and had ended up at 72... ...

It started off at 36v and had ended up at 72...

http://youtu.be/MHPz1ovZ4Ic
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-31-22, 06:52 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

Brakes are now from modern dual pivot calipers....

Brakes are now from modern dual pivot calipers. This paired with modern alloy rims sees me with fairly decent braking.

As per my speed, 60kph is my maximum speed, in optimum conditions, ie smooth...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-31-22, 06:18 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

Nah he was past her before I was. Ironically he's...

Nah he was past her before I was. Ironically he's my neighbour. The dog got pretty close though! ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-31-22, 06:15 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

No offence taken but I was off the throttle a...

No offence taken but I was off the throttle a full 10 seconds before being "behind" the runner and walker, at the time of passing I was doing 12kph so I don't really see an issue.

Generally when...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-31-22, 05:54 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

Technically correct, we all are!

Technically correct, we all are!
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-31-22, 05:40 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,923
Posted By spinnanz

To those who said don't convert a vintage to electric....

So I posted my intend build a while back, and a few said don't do it. You will die, the bike will break etc. Well after doing about 4000km on it, I'm not dead, it's not broken and it's been a ton of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-21, 01:42 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,764
Posted By spinnanz

The dirty old electric Raleigh in green ...

The dirty old electric Raleigh in green
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x603/screenshot_20211220_202622_547391ce9da532b7dfa43db00ec5d9b698522d0d.jpg
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-23-21, 12:09 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,045,022
Posted By spinnanz

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x720/received_124887152788121_89d41a1f7885aa87aa6a1ba85cc556403de455e0.jpeg
Trial of a tow bike last week, we can cruise at about 35kph.
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-22-21, 04:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,354
Posted By spinnanz

The halls tell the controller the poistion of the...

The halls tell the controller the poistion of the wheel, so it can energise the correct main coil. Without halls it guesses the position. Using the halls gives smoother and quieter acceleration or...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-21-21, 11:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,514
Posted By spinnanz

I was actually a little surprised in the weight...

I was actually a little surprised in the weight seeing its steel. Its 3kg lighter than my partners factory made alloy ebike.
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-21-21, 08:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,354
Posted By spinnanz

No keep the halls. Although that controller will...

No keep the halls. Although that controller will run without them it will be a little noisier than with hall sensors. Also without halls it will display the error code E08 on screen.
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-21-21, 05:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,354
Posted By spinnanz

Hook the 3 main motor wires back as per colour. ...

Hook the 3 main motor wires back as per colour.

Then power up your conteller and set to level 3. Join the 2 single green wires together. If the wheel spins, let it do so for 30 sec then...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-21-21, 05:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,335
Posted By spinnanz

You can use whatever voltage you like on any...

You can use whatever voltage you like on any motor, you may just need to limit amps.

​​Voltage kills controllers, amps kills motors.
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-21-21, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,514
Posted By spinnanz

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20210128_143035_919fd2d6cfba9e50c636bd66288cc6f00d65e9a9.jpg...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-27-21, 10:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,251
Posted By spinnanz

A steel frame is the best. Keep it simple for...

A steel frame is the best. Keep it simple for your 1st build!

A front hub is the cheapest and easiest, then rear drive hub. A geared hub is best for stop start commuting, direct drive hub best for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-27-21, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,341
Posted By spinnanz

I'd be looking at handheld power tools for...

I'd be looking at handheld power tools for batteris. Run in parallel you can increase ah.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-08-20, 01:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,090
Posted By spinnanz

Ebikes afford healthier transport (no matter how...

Ebikes afford healthier transport (no matter how little effort is put in, it's going to more effort than sitting in a car) to this who's fitness or age would not afford them to ride a bike.

They...
Forum: Commuting
11-29-20, 08:27 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,292
Posted By spinnanz

A 48v battery, a 48v to 6v converter (for the...

A 48v battery, a 48v to 6v converter (for the lights) and the speed controller for the hub motor.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-20, 11:42 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 46,705
Posted By spinnanz

My other spend up is flying, paragliding. I'm now...

My other spend up is flying, paragliding. I'm now moving onto a paramotor.

This pic is from about 1000m up, from an initial jump off a hill of 1500m...
Forum: Commuting
11-11-20, 12:51 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,292
Posted By spinnanz

37 year old steel commuter here, with a stealth...

37 year old steel commuter here, with a stealth electric conversion. ...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-10-20, 05:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,180
Posted By spinnanz

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x548/screenshot_20201111_124635_7acb821213b2d4d17ebd5d17a4cbc630120993dd.jpg


Its 1972 Raleigh sport. Its running a BH Easy Motion wheel...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-10-20, 12:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,180
Posted By spinnanz

I wonder if that excludes electric wheelchairs or...

I wonder if that excludes electric wheelchairs or mobility aids. It's in pretty bad taste to exclude people who may rely on an electric mobility aid, including an electric bike. Many older folk...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-10-20, 01:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,499
Posted By spinnanz

Yeahs ago I toon had problems with led...

Yeahs ago I toon had problems with led conversions fitted to cars. After a few months they would flicker, or not work. I was lead to belive this was due to bad heat dissipation.

Given these are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-20, 08:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,083
Posted By spinnanz

6v LED light conversion

Here some £1 LED bulbs I've retrofited. They are definatly better than the incandecent originals. This is 6v 3w originals vs 6v 0.3w LED.

You could also run them from an old dynamo but youd need...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-06-20, 08:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,499
Posted By spinnanz

Here we are, 3w incandecent bulbs vs 0.3w LED....

Here we are, 3w incandecent bulbs vs 0.3w LED. The led is easily brighter....
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-06-20, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,499
Posted By spinnanz

They are a LOT brighter. I'll take a picture...

They are a LOT brighter. I'll take a picture tonight of the LED bulb vs a 3w standard bulb both running on 6v.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-03-20, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,162
Posted By spinnanz

The motor im getting does only require a very...

The motor im getting does only require a very light file of the dropout, and spreading approx 6mm, so 3mm each side.

So really there is no alloy rim I can easily get in the size in have? I quite...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-02-20, 10:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,499
Posted By spinnanz

Retro-fit LED for vintage

I wanted to retrofit leds into my original 6v lights. £1 got me 5x bulbs from aliexpress.

The lights run off the USB port of the battery in the pannier bag (the bike is electric).

Bulbs should...
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