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Forum: Electric Bikes
10-01-12, 03:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,252
Posted By John Phoenix

The BugE has a top speed of 45 miles per hour and...

The BugE has a top speed of 45 miles per hour and is approved for street legal use. I'm not interested in not being an annoyance for those breaking the law. If they have to go faster and break the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-30-12, 11:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,252
Posted By John Phoenix

There is this for about 6000 dollars. The BugE....

There is this for about 6000 dollars. The BugE. Comes in kit form. Street legal in the USA. DOT requirements aren't so tough. My electric bike is already DOT approved. LOL http://www.bugev.net/ Or...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-25-12, 02:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,252
Posted By John Phoenix

It will be a while before I can personally try to...

It will be a while before I can personally try to build something like this. The purpose of this thread is for us to discuss these possibilities and ideas on how best to make it work. It's for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-25-12, 11:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,252
Posted By John Phoenix

Cute but this is way too much IMO - overkill....

Cute but this is way too much IMO - overkill. Here are the stats. This thing has almost a 1000 lbs of batteries and weighs over 2500 lbs. Plus, it cost 13.000 dollars. The vehicle I'm thinking of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-25-12, 07:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,252
Posted By John Phoenix

Great idea. Thanks for the input.

Great idea. Thanks for the input.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-25-12, 07:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,252
Posted By John Phoenix

No need to. Remember the Yugo or the Hundai? They...

No need to. Remember the Yugo or the Hundai? They were not designed to take a hit. Those are mostly selling points of the car manufacturers. There are some guidelines as seen here:...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-25-12, 05:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,252
Posted By John Phoenix

I have a Crazy idea. Electric car from E-bike technology

If we can go 20 miles round trip at 30 miles an hour with a 750 watt hub motor and a 48 volt 20 ah battery - why then cannot we design a small efficient fast car?

I just gave this world a billion...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-20-12, 04:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,863
Posted By John Phoenix

Thanks, I concur. There is a lot of bias...

Thanks, I concur.

There is a lot of bias against Alibaba it seems. It may be justified then again, it may not be. that's why I asked about the batteries themselves not the middleman who they are...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-15-12, 06:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,863
Posted By John Phoenix

Difference between Ping and These batteries?

In case it brings you to a menu page I'm looking at the 48 volt 20 ah models

Here is the Ping for 600 bucks. http://www.pingbattery.com/servlet/the-2/lifepo4-lithium-ion-phosphate/Detail

Here...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-12-11, 07:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 967
Posted By John Phoenix

Thanks, thats a great find. I don't usually use...

Thanks, thats a great find. I don't usually use ebay and getting things from China kinda bugs me cus it takes so long, no quality control to speak of etc.. but if i dont find anything closer i'll get...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-11-11, 08:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 967
Posted By John Phoenix

I have heard this many times before. I would not...

I have heard this many times before. I would not mind trying the B&B batteries but I cannot afford them. I know it seems like i'm wasting my money on dirt cheap batteries but by that time I will be...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-11-11, 04:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 967
Posted By John Phoenix

LOL.. yeah I realize that. Thanks for the offer...

LOL.. yeah I realize that. Thanks for the offer anyway. What brand is your charger and where did you get it? This might help me track one down.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-11-11, 08:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 967
Posted By John Phoenix

I'm from a suburb of New Orleans Louisiana.

I'm from a suburb of New Orleans Louisiana.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-11-11, 06:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 967
Posted By John Phoenix

Help me find a 48V SLA charger - cheap Please

I have looked and looked but I cannot find one anywhere. My e-bike kit came with 3 12v 12ah batteries and a 36v charger, but I have added another battery. Trying to charge 4 batts with a 36v charger...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-04-11, 02:34 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,629
Posted By John Phoenix

This is because most professional people really...

This is because most professional people really don't know what an e-bike really is - they think of them as mopeds or a bike with a motor on it such as a 50 cc or higher. Therefore they don't adjust...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-21-11, 09:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,629
Posted By John Phoenix

Why purchase an E-bike? I like many folks these...

Why purchase an E-bike? I like many folks these days are suffering from this recession in the USA. I didn't want to put up with the having to own a car with all the extra stuff that goes with it.....
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-27-10, 03:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 383
Posted By John Phoenix

Major Forum Icon change

In my browser's tab this forum used to have a yellow t-shirt icon. Now it has a stupid blue vbulletin icon.

I want my yellow t-shirt icon back! It was unique and way better than the default icon...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-26-10, 12:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,176
Posted By John Phoenix

Mine is a front direct drive hub motor. So - it...

Mine is a front direct drive hub motor. So - it has a lot of torque? What model did you ride to test? Is the Optibikes not hub motors? Still can that really justify the price? I'm looking at...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-25-10, 10:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,176
Posted By John Phoenix

Who's Crazy enough to get an Optibike?

I just came across the Optibike website. http://optibike.com/

For a bike who's specs match my bike with a 500 dollar conversion kit their e-bike is $9.000 - That's Nine Thousand dollars (Helia...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-25-10, 05:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,235
Posted By John Phoenix

I agree it can be done cheaply. I went through...

I agree it can be done cheaply. I went through www.ampedbikes.com (http://www.ampedbikes.com) and got the front wheel direct drive kit. Motor is rated 500 to 750 watts and it comes with a speed...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-20-10, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,114
Posted By John Phoenix

I know this company uses heavier gauge wire than...

I know this company uses heavier gauge wire than what is standard with this motor, but I do not know if they gave it more windings.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-20-10, 02:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,056
Posted By John Phoenix

Yeah? Like Who? - I would order from within the...

Yeah? Like Who? - I would order from within the USA if I knew of them.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-18-10, 11:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,114
Posted By John Phoenix

Best place to get a "REAL" 750 + watt motor

I spoke to my e-bike company guy and he admitted to me that the motors are really 500 watt motors that are designed to be safely overvolted to 750 watts. ( they changed all the internal wiring to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-18-10, 10:56 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 98,364
Posted By John Phoenix

Help guys. I LOVE my electric but for X-mas i'm...

Help guys. I LOVE my electric but for X-mas i'm thinking of giving myself a 49 cc. But i need as quiet as possible with speeds at least 25 mph and as cheap as possible. I did find a 58 cc kit for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-18-10, 10:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,056
Posted By John Phoenix

Illegal to ship Lipo's by plane to USA - E-bay users

I had to send an sla back to said e-bike company and the UPS store guy and I had quite an interesting chat.

He said you cannot ship any battery with any amount of Lithium overseas by air. This is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-16-10, 05:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 955
Posted By John Phoenix

Good questions. I just wanna bring up a point cus...

Good questions. I just wanna bring up a point cus you mentioned it. I have a 20 mph 36v kit and i'm adding another battery. Here the electric limit is 20 mph but I do not see how they can really...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-16-10, 05:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,935
Posted By John Phoenix

Thanks guys. Yeah i was going with the extra sla...

Thanks guys. Yeah i was going with the extra sla just for a short time till I can get the lithium.

Funny thing happened. One "cell" of the battery pack went out. To normal folks this is one...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-13-10, 02:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,605
Posted By John Phoenix

Dual Motors - What's the Advantage?

I have seen some kits with dual motors (front and rear). I reason that you cannot go twice as fast with two motors only the max speed each would give you and you would have to pull twice as much...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-12-10, 06:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 816
Posted By John Phoenix

Lawnmower battery in a pinch?

One of my batteries in my battery pack (3x12v) died. It's under warrenty so I'm sending it back to the company. Until I can get that back or until I get another battery, can I use a riding...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-11-10, 10:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,935
Posted By John Phoenix

Ahhh I see (said the blind man to his deaf dog...

Ahhh I see (said the blind man to his deaf dog with the wooden led) No problem then. Either battery will work :-) Thanks
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-10-10, 11:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,935
Posted By John Phoenix

How are the connectors different? According to...

How are the connectors different? According to both web pages, the connector type is listed as S2 and to me they don't look any different in the pictures.3
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-10-10, 08:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,935
Posted By John Phoenix

Here is another one:...

Here is another one: http://www.batteryplex.com/universal.cfm/m/UB12120ZH

Same as above but the above is an " F2" and this one is a "ZH" Can anyone tell me what the difference is?
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-09-10, 11:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,935
Posted By John Phoenix

Is this SLA any good for e-bike?

I am looking at this cus it's the cheapest battery I can find. Heck 4 of them for 48 v new would only cost 88 bucks.

I am looking to add a 12v 12ah to my existing 3 to get from 36 to 48 volts -...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-09-10, 09:50 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,281
Posted By John Phoenix

I'm wondering.. just what is so funny about the...

I'm wondering.. just what is so funny about the above? Those are my true observations. In any event, extra lights can only help, they could not hurt.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-09-10, 02:09 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,281
Posted By John Phoenix

Whatever keeps you alive. ( LOL ) Road bikes can...

Whatever keeps you alive. ( LOL ) Road bikes can do 30. Racing bikes 40 to 45 mph. Many places do not have bike lanes. I have to share the street with the car riders. I cannot ride so close to the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-09-10, 01:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,487
Posted By John Phoenix

Hmm I didn't know you could mix AH. AH = range.....

Hmm I didn't know you could mix AH. AH = range.. so if I went with just one battery that is higher AH, say, 20 AH would this also give me a lil more range?

Arkcom, no LED's here.. the one bright...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-09-10, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,975
Posted By John Phoenix

I don't know if this is related but it could be...

I don't know if this is related but it could be something having to do with what many ebikers call "stuttering" Here, Let me Google that for you: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=ebike+stuttering

You may pick...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-08-10, 01:23 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,281
Posted By John Phoenix

Why we must have brake lights and turn signals for bicycles

Having brake lights and turn signals will help car riders know we are there and our intentions. Clearly just having a headlight, reflectors and a tail light are not enough.

Here are some stats...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-08-10, 10:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 586
Posted By John Phoenix

E-bike Riding Music

When ever I get on my e-bike "Born to be Wild" always pops in my head. Another good one is Red Alert by Golden Earring. I thought I'd put together a cd of great bike riding music. Can anyone help me...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-08-10, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 914
Posted By John Phoenix

The T bar idea will work since I cannot seem to...

The T bar idea will work since I cannot seem to find a console type device for a bike. Thanks guys. I could even make one of those simple devices from parts from a hardware store to save money.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-08-10, 09:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,157
Posted By John Phoenix

What's a fairing ?

What's a fairing ?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-08-10, 09:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,157
Posted By John Phoenix

Thanks I have seen some of these.. the switching...

Thanks I have seen some of these.. the switching is the hardest thing to find since for most scooters and motorcycles, they are already built in.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-08-10, 09:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,157
Posted By John Phoenix

I disagree. I see how car riders react to small...

I disagree. I see how car riders react to small scooters, many of them even smaller than my bike. They take the small brake and turn signal lights as real legit safety and operating vehicle lights,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-08-10, 09:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,157
Posted By John Phoenix

I have a nervous condition that prevents steady...

I have a nervous condition that prevents steady hands when trying to do things like solder.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-08-10, 09:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,157
Posted By John Phoenix

I have no illusions of the lights guaranteeing my...

I have no illusions of the lights guaranteeing my safety. I want better visibility and better signaling then what can be done by hand at night. Sure any car rider can ignore these but I feel since...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-08-10, 09:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,157
Posted By John Phoenix

Bikes are designed to be real transportation for...

Bikes are designed to be real transportation for adults. Motorcycles and scooters already have built in turn signals, bikes do not. Thus the need for the parts. As I have said, many people do mod...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-08-10, 09:34 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,157
Posted By John Phoenix

My other thread has nothing to do with this one....

My other thread has nothing to do with this one. If you want to reply to that thread you can but you should not cross post.

I asked legitimate questions about parts for my bike in that thread and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-07-10, 01:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,157
Posted By John Phoenix

Something I have to soldier together with...

Something I have to soldier together with electronics and a circuit board is out of the question. I am confident someone makes the type of lights I want. It's just a matter of finding them.

Hand...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-07-10, 12:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,157
Posted By John Phoenix

Your from New York. The rudest city on the...

Your from New York. The rudest city on the planet. I know. I lived there. No those jack wagons won't give a whip but people in other places do. I go 20 to 30 mph on my bike regularly. At night, I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-07-10, 11:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,487
Posted By John Phoenix

I realize I am missing something here. I may not...

I realize I am missing something here. I may not need a converter if I go with 12v lighting. My battery pack consisting of three 12v SLA batteries, is wired in series. I am not up on the difference...
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