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Forum: Commuting
09-04-20, 08:55 AM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,991
Posted By Joey21

That blue Jueshuai 500W bike has now passed 1100...

That blue Jueshuai 500W bike has now passed 1100 miles. Its out of commission this week b/c it has a flat tire and I have not made time to repair it. Spent last evening working on older teen's car...
Forum: Commuting
04-09-20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,991
Posted By Joey21

That's what I like to do: enough boost to make...

That's what I like to do: enough boost to make the bicycle weight neutral. On the steepest hills I shift down to "granny gear" and climb with level 2 PAS. Granny gear on my bike means 42T/42T but I'm...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-20, 02:36 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,991
Posted By Joey21

Tell us more about the custom kart! Intriguing.

Tell us more about the custom kart! Intriguing.
Forum: Commuting
04-06-20, 11:24 AM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,991
Posted By Joey21

On the subject of batteries - I have two data...

On the subject of batteries - I have two data points. One is a 48V 12AH Jueshai battery, the other is a 48V 13.5AH Lunacycle battery.

The Jueshair battery is three years old, ~650 miles old, range...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-20, 10:39 AM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,991
Posted By Joey21

Like one of these? https://mypodride.com/ ...

Like one of these? https://mypodride.com/

I'm pretty sure that it'll cost multiples of my old Chevy. And the silliness factor is much, much higher than a standard ebike. Don't get me wrong - I...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-20, 10:30 AM
Forum: Commuting
04-04-20, 10:21 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,991
Posted By Joey21

FWIW the last time I checked, charging my 48V...

FWIW the last time I checked, charging my 48V 13.5AH battery costs around a nickel according to my KillAWatt meter. I seldom run mine very flat. I try to keep it between 80% and 20% per the experts...
Forum: Commuting
04-04-20, 10:08 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,991
Posted By Joey21

Well I don't identify them as road bike guys in...

Well I don't identify them as road bike guys in any way to be critical, i simply identify them as more fitness oriented, perhaps more serious about this sport, and thus more able to cope with the...
03-30-20, 01:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,861
Posted By Joey21

There is a Smart Car here painted like the Cozy...

There is a Smart Car here painted like the Cozy Coupe. Its worth a chuckle every time I see it.
Forum: Commuting
03-30-20, 01:13 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,991
Posted By Joey21

I paid about $400 for my 48V 13.5AH (675WH)...

I paid about $400 for my 48V 13.5AH (675WH) battery from Lunacycle several years ago. I think this will be my fourth season. Approaching 3000 miles. We live in a very hilly area. I usually manage 30+...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-20, 10:15 AM
Replies: 398
Views: 68,991
Posted By Joey21

And on a car forum an ebike thread would be...

And on a car forum an ebike thread would be rejected as well. I figure anything that gets people on two wheels is a good thing. There is a required fitness and a required lifestyle change to bike to...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-19, 05:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,881
Posted By Joey21

When I'm not riding my ebike, I lock it to my...

When I'm not riding my ebike, I lock it to my bedframe... j/k
10-03-19, 08:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,524
Posted By Joey21

https://youtu.be/rcYVyuDC6e8 She does a good...

https://youtu.be/rcYVyuDC6e8

She does a good job of running through the install process. Their channel has other good videos too.

Mine came from Lunacycle for warranty support reasons and...
10-03-19, 08:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,524
Posted By Joey21

My balance isn't what it once was. Better to sit...

My balance isn't what it once was. Better to sit or hover over the seat.
10-02-19, 03:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,524
Posted By Joey21

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/p_20191002_153255_vhdr_auto_c18acccd23bdff8b049d84e00d29a5bf9387aa61.jpg


This is my DIY ebike. 2008 Trek 4300 (budget mtn bike)....
10-02-19, 02:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,524
Posted By Joey21

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/p_20180914_184720_bok_2eea7af297367e2636d49f090f03457771686157.jpg

That is the one i bought from Jueshai. $1200. 48V/500W We added...
10-02-19, 01:46 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 19,257
Posted By Joey21

And its silly to junk a bike b/c the battery wore...

And its silly to junk a bike b/c the battery wore out but we know that people will do that. Too hard to find a battery. Too expensive to buy a replacement battery. Blah-blah-blah...

I helped a...
10-02-19, 01:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,524
Posted By Joey21

My DIY ebike?

My DIY ebike?
10-02-19, 01:12 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 19,257
Posted By Joey21

So does 350W = 350W reliably? 350W on my BBSHD is...

So does 350W = 350W reliably? 350W on my BBSHD is not the same as 350W on my geared hub motor bike.

I ride a high power BBSHD because I'm a big middle aged guy (working on being a smaller guy)...
10-02-19, 08:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,524
Posted By Joey21

Did you ride it? What was your opinion? Looks...

Did you ride it? What was your opinion? Looks nice but I fear I "need" the BBSHD power my current DIY bike has. I face some very steep hills.
09-19-19, 01:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,524
Posted By Joey21

I love the look of that bike. Not sure I want to...

I love the look of that bike. Not sure I want to own something as proprietary as that bike (battery, motor, limiters) but love the look. Go ride it for me!
09-19-19, 01:21 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 19,257
Posted By Joey21

I have multiple bikes. I can tell you I love...

I have multiple bikes. I can tell you I love riding my ebike around town. I'm not riding my traditional pedal bike to town the hills between here and there are daunting. When I've done that I arrive...
10-30-18, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,531
Posted By Joey21

At worst just replace the motor, controller, and...

At worst just replace the motor, controller, and display with another ebike kit. At best replace whatever breaks piece by piece via Aliexpress or Amazon. You'll learn all about whats compatible - and...
10-30-18, 10:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,668
Posted By Joey21

Smaller motor and bigger battery. If I pin the...

Smaller motor and bigger battery. If I pin the throttle on my "big" bike the battery takes a hit. If I pin the throttle on my son's 500W bike the battery hardly notices. If you can get by with a 250W...
10-26-18, 08:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,668
Posted By Joey21

Jueshuai 48V 500W Electric Bike s900 26" 48V 12AH...

Jueshuai 48V 500W Electric Bike s900 26" 48V 12AH

More or less the same bikes the NYC delivery guys ride. We bought one and it has been really good. I changed out the stem and handle bars for a...
10-26-18, 08:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,229
Posted By Joey21

Jueshuai 48V 500W Electric Bike s900 26" 48V 12AH...

Jueshuai 48V 500W Electric Bike s900 26" 48V 12AH

More or less the same bikes the NYC delivery guys ride. We bought one and it has been really good. I changed out the stem and handle bars for a...
10-24-18, 03:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,126
Posted By Joey21

Heck yeah its got me out on my bike more. My mtn...

Heck yeah its got me out on my bike more. My mtn bike had several hundred mile on it over ten years. Then added a mid-drive. 500 miles last year. 1500 miles this year (doubled my modest goals) and...
10-24-18, 03:27 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,017
Posted By Joey21

Hills, southern heat and humidity. I've never...

Hills, southern heat and humidity. I've never been a very athletic guy. Long hikes, long bike rides but never fast, always stopping for a rest. Wanted to bike more but the traffic scared me - no road...
10-24-18, 03:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,531
Posted By Joey21

Nothing can happen to that bike that can't be...

Nothing can happen to that bike that can't be repaired. Wear it out!
10-24-18, 03:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,908
Posted By Joey21

How do you know she only had 250W on tap? ...

How do you know she only had 250W on tap?

Regulate the paths to 15 mph. Bikes, skates, ebikes, skateboards, Segways, etc. Not gas powered bikes or motorcycles.

A wise rider will know they can...
10-24-18, 01:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,463
Posted By Joey21

We have a 500W 48V 12AH hub motor bike purchased...

We have a 500W 48V 12AH hub motor bike purchased from the Chinese manufacturer and I have a mtb frame based Trek commuter conversion with a BBSHD 48V14AH (1500W). The hub motor bike is perfectly...
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