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08-17-11, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,979
Posted By morph999

I'm pretty sure that LI-ION has the same problems...

I'm pretty sure that LI-ION has the same problems that LIFEPO4 has in that they can't handle high currents. Ok, try this. When you are first starting off, turn the throttle to the maximum and get...
08-16-11, 12:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,979
Posted By morph999

So it doesn't happen if you hold the throttle...

So it doesn't happen if you hold the throttle down continuously and take it up to it's highest speed? Are you sure that it's not cutting out on the way up to top speed? Cuz that's what mine did...
08-16-11, 12:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,777
Posted By morph999

Hey, my 1996 KIA is still running well. My KIA...

Hey, my 1996 KIA is still running well. My KIA was well built. Those koreans really know how to build cars.
08-16-11, 12:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 935
Posted By morph999

I guess there is a new geared hub motor called...

I guess there is a new geared hub motor called the mini-might motor. It only weighs 6 lbs. Check it out.
http://www.hightekbikes.com/geared-hub-motor-kits.html

yep, http://itselectric.ca has ...
08-16-11, 12:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 935
Posted By morph999

resistance on direct drive hubs varies. The...

resistance on direct drive hubs varies. The crystalytes (at least the older ones) have the most resistance of any of them but they also have some of the most acceleration power. I have a...
07-29-11, 12:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 928
Posted By morph999

If you want to read some reviews on the trek...

If you want to read some reviews on the trek e-bikes...you can go here
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=548337

I'll just say that for the amount of money, you would pay for a trek e-bike,...
07-29-11, 12:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 928
Posted By morph999

The more complicated the system is, the less...

The more complicated the system is, the less reliable. Right? Don't the Trek e-bikes have some kind of proprietary throttle system that has different modes? I think the crystalyte kits are...
07-21-11, 11:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,953
Posted By morph999

did you buy it off ebay? Or was it a golden...

did you buy it off ebay? Or was it a golden motors?

If you are planning on buying a new e-bike, do your research because there are some weak products out there. I stuck with crystalyte...
07-13-11, 05:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,777
Posted By morph999

Just get a used bike. I got a used one off of...

Just get a used bike. I got a used one off of craigslist for $85. Are you wanting one with a suspension? If so, then that might be more expensive. If you get a kit, you can make it as powerful...
07-12-11, 11:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,777
Posted By morph999

I think you'd be happier with a stronger motor....

I think you'd be happier with a stronger motor. Sarahlou has said that she plans on giving us feedback on the Kalkhoff, if you want to wait for that. It's not really all that hard to put an ebike kit...
07-12-11, 11:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,344
Posted By morph999

Has SarahLou been back to give her opinion on the...

Has SarahLou been back to give her opinion on the bike?
07-07-11, 05:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,186
Posted By morph999

People don't seem to like the Izips so I would...

People don't seem to like the Izips so I would steer clear of those. You want one for college so I would suggest something with a small battery for convenience purposes. One with a small battery...
07-03-11, 06:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,309
Posted By morph999

I got too many injuries to do regular biking...

I got too many injuries to do regular biking these days. My body is falling apart for some reason.
07-03-11, 06:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,300
Posted By morph999

In my state, some mcdonald's have outdoor plugs...

In my state, some mcdonald's have outdoor plugs that you can plug stuff in. The newer mcdonald's sometimes have these. Look for them sometime. Chances are that if the mcdonald's has flat panel...
06-26-11, 02:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,344
Posted By morph999

Yes, it can be a difficult decision. One thing I...

Yes, it can be a difficult decision. One thing I will say is that we had a woman on here a few months ago who I think got an IZIP and she wasn't happy with it so I would take the IZIP off the list.
...
06-25-11, 03:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,344
Posted By morph999

You should try http://us.itselectric.ca and ask...

You should try http://us.itselectric.ca and ask them to build you a nice sleek bike that's ready made. I've seen them build some really good e-bikes. Ask them what their prices are for ready-made...
06-25-11, 03:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,344
Posted By morph999

Flats? you shouldn't choose an e-bike based on...

Flats? you shouldn't choose an e-bike based on whether it's prone to getting flats because there are all kinds of tube liners that you can put inside your tire to prevent those, anyway. Sounds like...
06-24-11, 06:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,344
Posted By morph999

I think you should choose the Ezee kit which is...

I think you should choose the Ezee kit which is about $1200 and install it on your bike. It's not very hard. It's the best on hills and it's very good quality. Also, the battery is very convenient...
06-18-11, 02:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,636
Posted By morph999

Whether you should keep the gas scooter or go...

Whether you should keep the gas scooter or go with electric I think depends on

1) how much traffic (cars) are on the road that you need to travel on. Less traffic, the better.
2) how fast the...
06-14-11, 11:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,636
Posted By morph999

The motor won't resist you. It'll feel almost...

The motor won't resist you. It'll feel almost like there is no motor at all. There is virtually no resistance.

If you are going to buy lead acid batteries for the e-bike, I wouldn't even...
06-14-11, 11:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 959
Posted By morph999

BTW, if you go on ebay, you'll see lots of A123...

BTW, if you go on ebay, you'll see lots of A123 batteries, the majority of those are fake. If they are cheap, they are fake. Don't be fooled.
06-14-11, 11:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,096
Posted By morph999

congrats. Glad you like it. I'm going to be...

congrats. Glad you like it. I'm going to be buying one of those batteries that come with the ezee if I ever get the money together.
06-14-11, 11:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 959
Posted By morph999

most reliable battery? Well, the A123's are the...

most reliable battery? Well, the A123's are the best of the best but they are expensive but they are incredible. The MIT team used them to create a state-of-the-art electric car. They charge fast...
06-14-11, 11:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 773
Posted By morph999

I assume just the summer time. And gas...

I assume just the summer time. And gas prices...the combination of the two. In summer, sales for e-bikes always increases. I bought my e-bike in the winter. Not that I planned it like that,...
05-25-11, 05:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By morph999

I think it's called a headset and they've been...

I think it's called a headset and they've been redesigned. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headset_(bicycle_part)
05-25-11, 05:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By morph999

Could it be that round donut thing that tightens...

Could it be that round donut thing that tightens your handle bars on? What year was your bike made? My bike was made in 1999 and is a GT Outpost trail and any bike made pre-2000 have these...
05-17-11, 01:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 37,762
Posted By morph999

Here is my take on bike seats. I finally figured...

Here is my take on bike seats. I finally figured out how they work and which ones not to get. The ones that make men impotent are the ones where you squeeze the middle part where your bum goes and...
05-15-11, 02:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,096
Posted By morph999

Johnin, well, if your ezee tire is made like...

Johnin, well, if your ezee tire is made like mine, it will hold up. I don't know if ebikes.ca laces those ezee rims or not. I know mine was laced by them. I hit a big pothole last year and had no...
05-15-11, 02:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,096
Posted By morph999

Cycle analysts from ebikes.ca are a rip off. I...

Cycle analysts from ebikes.ca are a rip off. I like ebikes.ca but man, they rip you off with those things. Well, I can't find my post but it's on this forum somewhere. It's a voltage meter that...
05-15-11, 02:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 982
Posted By morph999

What's the voltage sag of the SLA's? Are you able...

What's the voltage sag of the SLA's? Are you able to see the actual voltage when you turn the throttle or do you not have a voltage analyzer...damn, I can't believe I've forgotten the word for those...
05-10-11, 09:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,629
Posted By morph999

They answered people's request and they now have...

They answered people's request and they now have LIPO kits but they are like $2500 for it. I paid about $1200 - $1300 total for my crystalyte with lifepo4 kit. The E+ kits are so convenient. If...
05-10-11, 03:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,245
Posted By morph999

How are batteries hooked up to each other now? ...

How are batteries hooked up to each other now? If you can get to the actual terminals without removing the wires, you can charge them individually as they are but most of the time, this is not...
05-10-11, 11:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,629
Posted By morph999

This one is $2000 but it's pretty much one of the...

This one is $2000 but it's pretty much one of the best commercial kits out there.
http://epluselectricbike.com/buy-bikes-online/electric-bike-kits/e-flex-kit-750-watt-electric-bike-conversion-kit
05-10-11, 11:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,629
Posted By morph999

Usually those commercial bikes are weak. Still...

Usually those commercial bikes are weak. Still better to build your own I think.
05-10-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,245
Posted By morph999

Very bad idea. Yes, you can wire it up in...

Very bad idea.

Yes, you can wire it up in series so that you can disconnect into 12v blocks. I had the same thing with my SLA's. I do the same thing with my Thundersky LIfepo4 too. Use...
05-09-11, 05:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,139
Posted By morph999

it might be normal for your cells to drop to...

it might be normal for your cells to drop to 3.35v. It might depend on just what kind of brand of lifepo4 they are. My Thundersky drop to about 3.50 v after going up to 3.70v. After sitting for a...
05-06-11, 12:03 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,485
Posted By morph999

Wait until your mid-30s and then you'll...

Wait until your mid-30s and then you'll understand why people like electric bikes. If you are anything like me, mid-30s is when your muscles and bones start to ache. I got a few nagging injuries...
05-01-11, 08:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 933
Posted By morph999

is that $800 in US dollars? You could probably...

is that $800 in US dollars? You could probably put together something for that much. I don't know how good it will be.

http://emissions-free.com/catalog/i14.html

(that guy is british...check...
05-01-11, 08:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,778
Posted By morph999

Kits can be reliable as long as you don't buy...

Kits can be reliable as long as you don't buy cheap stuff from China and you know how to put one together properly. I've been riding mine for a year and a half with almost no maintenance. I had...
04-29-11, 06:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,778
Posted By morph999

There was a woman about the same age as you (50...

There was a woman about the same age as you (50 yrs old) who was on this forum a couple months ago who bought a off-the-shelf e-bike and she wasn't happy with it so might want to keep that in mind. ...
04-26-11, 06:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,189
Posted By morph999

this winter, I left mine at about 60 % charged. ...

this winter, I left mine at about 60 % charged. So far, I've rode, I seem to have lost 2 mph so don't be surprised if the next year, it's not quite as fast. At least mine isn't but I haven't...
04-26-11, 06:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 804
Posted By morph999

UberNuby, one thing I would say, is that you are...

UberNuby, one thing I would say, is that you are better off buying from anywhere except ebay. Most ebay kits are crap. I don't know what Sangesf is selling.

There are lots of places to buy...
04-16-11, 05:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,042
Posted By morph999

Best thing you can do is build your own e-bike,...

Best thing you can do is build your own e-bike, that way, you can always find spare parts and keep using it. Besides, if you build your own, it's going to be more powerful than one that you buy...
04-14-11, 04:35 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,261
Posted By morph999

I'm surprised you are still alive to make the...

I'm surprised you are still alive to make the post. Thought she would have killed you. How fast can that go with you and her on it.
04-14-11, 02:58 PM
Replies: 704
Views: 206,261
Posted By morph999

E+ rocks because it's so easy to lock your bike...

E+ rocks because it's so easy to lock your bike up. I kind of wish I would have gotten one. I've noticed a 2 mph drop in my crystalyte/thundersky set up this year. Not sure if it was just a...
04-14-11, 02:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 774
Posted By morph999

It does two things. It does the entire voltage...

It does two things. It does the entire voltage but it also allows you to check individual voltage of 6 cells. See where it says "power load" that's for the entire voltage of your battery.
04-14-11, 03:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 774
Posted By morph999

The turnigy is a good buy but if you don't like...

The turnigy is a good buy but if you don't like blinking lcd numbers then you won't like it. It's kind of annoying to me but for $25, it's still a great buy. The numbers scroll and blink like every 1...
04-14-11, 03:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,363
Posted By morph999

Well, first, I'd say not to jump into anything....

Well, first, I'd say not to jump into anything. The bikes and kits aren't going anywhere and just take your time and look at everything on the internet because there are a lot of different motors and...
04-07-11, 11:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,717
Posted By morph999

The cheapest way to get a really fast bike in my...

The cheapest way to get a really fast bike in my opinion is to find someone on the endless-sphere forum who has a controller that allows up to 100v of power and then get some lipo and use it on...
04-07-11, 11:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,717
Posted By morph999

yes, you can still change gears. The easiest to...

yes, you can still change gears. The easiest to install is the front hub since you don't have to mess with the back gears at all. If you install a front hub, you need either a chromoly or steel...
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