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Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
01-17-14, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 492
Posted By biker

I think it would be more useful on a how to...

I think it would be more useful on a how to thread.

Crafting well thought out posts.

It takes too much time to use it for trolling ?

Trolling is for people that hurry up and post ? :)
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
01-17-14, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 492
Posted By biker

I was wanting to perk up my battery thread with...

I was wanting to perk up my battery thread with some html and css.

I see where it says turned off and was wondering how to turn it on.

Thanks, Steve

edit:

I found this....
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
01-16-14, 12:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 492
Posted By biker

how do you turn on html and css

How do you turn HTML code on ?

It is awkward not talking in html online ?
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-16-14, 11:00 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 30,006
Posted By biker

Using good name brand high quality li ion cells...

Using good name brand high quality li ion cells to build an ebike battery is nice.

Not everyone lives near a big city where laptop packs are plentiful like I do though.

Buying the packs on eBay...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-04-14, 07:43 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 30,006
Posted By biker

All li ion cells die someday. I have some...

All li ion cells die someday.

I have some A123m1 cells recycled from 2006 Dewalt packs that are still going strong and might out live me. :)

Li ion cells get little shorts in them over time.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-02-14, 12:57 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 30,006
Posted By biker

I read E.S. a lot and I did not know headways...

I read E.S. a lot and I did not know headways went that fast ! :)

That info got lost in the debates ?

E.S. was great back in the day.

Now they don't know the safe lipo voltages and are...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-02-14, 11:27 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 30,006
Posted By biker

Tell that to this kid. His bike uses headways ? ...

Tell that to this kid. His bike uses headways ?

http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=51944

E.S. is the box you need to think outside of.
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-02-14, 11:24 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 30,006
Posted By biker

It appears that the people promoting using a...

It appears that the people promoting using a cheap bms on cheap lipo are also selling them on E.S. ?

Justin is getting pimped ?
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-02-14, 11:02 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 30,006
Posted By biker

I know of more laptop cell ebike packs than rc...

I know of more laptop cell ebike packs than rc lipo packs in the Tampa Bay area.

And I know many ebikers in the Tampa Bay area and none are members of E.S except floot and his house burned down...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-02-14, 10:42 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 30,006
Posted By biker

I like to put on an old record, ride the exercise...

I like to put on an old record, ride the exercise bike and watch the display while charging.

Attended charging can be fun ! :)

Unattended charging can burn down your life. :(
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-02-14, 10:15 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 30,006
Posted By biker

For the people that can get the non working...

For the people that can get the non working laptop packs for free or cheap it sure is a low cost way to learn about battery pack building. :)

Also the more I do it the faster I get at putting a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-30-13, 02:50 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 30,006
Posted By biker

I am using a Hyperion 1420 rc charger. Look...

I am using a Hyperion 1420 rc charger.

Look on that page where it says options for a charger and balancers for that battery.

Chargers...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-30-13, 02:34 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 30,006
Posted By biker

I have been using 2 of these on my Currie setup...

I have been using 2 of these on my Currie setup for about a year now.

http://www.batteryspace.com/LiFePO4-Prismatic-Box-Battery-12.8V-20Ah-256Wh-10C-rate-without-PCM.aspx

I put balance leads on...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-30-13, 02:14 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 30,006
Posted By biker

That would depend on who builds the packs ? ...

That would depend on who builds the packs ?

Cheap lowest price rc lipo can not compare to a carefully built homemade battery pack.

When a new laptop pack sits too long the little bms in it will...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-30-13, 11:06 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 30,006
Posted By biker

this ad popped up on the side. ...

this ad popped up on the side.

http://tuv-sud-america.com/Landingpage/battery-testing/index2.cfm?gclid=CNOvjJ2y2LsCFcFj7AodVh8A1w

The less ev battery fires the better for the ev movement for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-24-13, 12:40 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 30,006
Posted By biker

Thank you for your safety concerns. Merry...

Thank you for your safety concerns.

Merry Christmas , happy new year and all.

I have been reading and geeking out heavy duty on html. css and javascript and am building websites. Have not had a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-24-13, 12:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 30,006
Posted By biker

Tesla uses 18650 cells. What is your point ? ...

Tesla uses 18650 cells. What is your point ?

Are you here just to trash Dk angl's work ?

Is the trashing he gets on E.S. not enough so you come on bikeforums and trash him here too ?
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-24-13, 12:08 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 30,006
Posted By biker

I see no laptop cells on that page or testing ? ...

I see no laptop cells on that page or testing ?

Is this more E.S. style battery debating ?

Have you ever built a recycled ebike battery from recycled laptop cells and used them to ride out ?
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-24-13, 10:34 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 30,006
Posted By biker

Debated to death on E.S., yes. Tested to...

Debated to death on E.S., yes.

Tested to death on E.S. , no.

E.S. battery forum is mostly debate, little testing.

And all the useless debate has chased many of the testers away from that...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-06-13, 10:31 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 150,307
Posted By biker

Price is dropping on these. Panasonic NCR18650PD ...

Price is dropping on these. Panasonic NCR18650PD

http://www.fasttech.com/product/1233700-panasonic-ncr18650pd-18650-36v-2900mah-rechargeabl

They are popular for the e cigs so there should be a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-06-13, 10:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,101
Posted By biker

I have been using these for about 6 months now. ...

I have been using these for about 6 months now.

Like them a lot. Easy to make custom packs out of these cells.

Price is right too ! :)
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-06-13, 09:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,607
Posted By biker

Anywhere near Tampa ? Lots of Trailz and...

Anywhere near Tampa ? Lots of Trailz and Trailz help over here ! :)
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-10-12, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 870
Posted By biker

here ...

here

http://www.ebay.com/sch/gngelectric/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

http://www.gngebike.com/apps/webstore/
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-10-12, 03:35 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,011
Posted By biker

I agree. I don't need a motor on level ground and...

I agree. I don't need a motor on level ground and sure don't need one to go down hill.

I gave up on hub motors. They are stuck in one gear !
You can read every thread on ES, put a brushless...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-10-12, 01:32 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,011
Posted By biker

Need a really low gear. A kit like this is...

Need a really low gear.

A kit like this is the new stuff. Allows you to change gears....
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-31-12, 08:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,863
Posted By biker

Thank you for taking care of this !

Thank you for taking care of this !
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-29-12, 07:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,863
Posted By biker

That forum is bad news. I won't post on there, no...

That forum is bad news. I won't post on there, no way.

Ypedal, you are a mod there right ? Ouch !

I was a member for a short time and another member started claiming I was a member named...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-12-12, 09:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,490
Posted By biker

I hauled many a bike home on this. :) ...

I hauled many a bike home on this. :)

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/701831-Schwinn-Meridian-trike-info

Always carry a few bungee cords on rides ! :)
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-11-12, 12:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 21,306
Posted By biker

I made a video riding it on 2 wheels. :) ...

I made a video riding it on 2 wheels. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0IJgoj4chI&context=C49525e2ADvjVQa1PpcFMgnW8H49t2p8tmPSHxf1Uf_3zaAEJiaKA=
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-01-12, 08:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,094
Posted By biker

The BMS for careful, safe charging is this...

The BMS for careful, safe charging is this charger.

http://www.hyperion-world.com/blog/2010/12/hyperion-eos-1420i-net3-charger-presentation/

It is hooked up to an old Dell and those are...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-29-12, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 819
Posted By biker

There you go ! :) Stick with real A123 ! ...

There you go ! :)

Stick with real A123 !

They last a long time and have safety features that a lot of others lack.
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-28-12, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 819
Posted By biker

I tried to leave you a pm but I don't have enough...

I tried to leave you a pm but I don't have enough posts. It says I need over 50.

I am not that chatty so here is the pm.

Hey, There is someone your way selling what may be some of the best...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-26-12, 06:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 819
Posted By biker

That seller has poor feedback and is in China. ...

That seller has poor feedback and is in China.

Why are we so quick to hire people in China with poor feed back to build our battery packs when we have cells a plenty, in Florida anyway ?

PM...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-23-12, 06:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,863
Posted By biker

Maybe you can find the Headways local. This is...

Maybe you can find the Headways local. This is my local fellow.

http://rebirthauto.com/headwaycell38120s-1.aspx

Electric bike shop up the road.

http://www.dggreenproducts.com/

You...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-12-12, 07:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,094
Posted By biker

This is what they took in after a 14 mile ride. ...

This is what they took in after a 14 mile ride.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/biodiesel_2007/t2.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/biodiesel_2007/t1.jpg
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-12-12, 08:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,094
Posted By biker

That pack was designed to carry me, 169lbs for...

That pack was designed to carry me, 169lbs for fun 15 mile rides over the roads with small hills where I live using high quality cells that I was able to buy real cheap.

After months of testing I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-10-12, 09:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,783
Posted By biker

Hey Sangesf, When I first hooked these up I...

Hey Sangesf,

When I first hooked these up I was not sure what would happen but everything was fused.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-10-12, 07:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,692
Posted By biker

We cut apart the pack with the bad cell and...

We cut apart the pack with the bad cell and removed it. It was shorted.

It's a 9 cell pack now.

Last time I am going to be part of something like that. I don't think they were built to be...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-07-12, 01:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,692
Posted By biker

I am only using 11 A123s and 40 Samsung 2600mah...

I am only using 11 A123s and 40 Samsung 2600mah cells in my pack and think it will compete performance wise with the hk batteries in a real world 400w motor ebike test of 10 amp hour batteries.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-07-12, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,692
Posted By biker

We wanted to do a test against my A123, Samsung...

We wanted to do a test against my A123, Samsung pack but have not yet been able to get 2 good ones to test.

We have another one on the way but my hopes are not up.

The way they are bragged up...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-07-12, 07:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,692
Posted By biker

We bought 2 about a month ago from HK and one had...

We bought 2 about a month ago from HK and one had a bad cell. We did not return it because I want to cut it open.

Their eBay store is getting poor feedback on these batteries and they are on sale...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-01-12, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,094
Posted By biker

Homemade li ion ebike battery pack from recycled laptop and Dewalt battery A123 cells

10s 4p Samsung 2600 mah laptop battery cells in parallel with 11 s 1p A123 2300mah Dewalt battery cells. The A123 cells deliver the punch up the hills and the Samsung cells charge the A123 cells...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-14-11, 11:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,627
Posted By biker

Hope you get your money back. I don't like...

Hope you get your money back.

I don't like the way front hub motors handle at all.

Heinzmann rear hub stuff is well worth searching out ! :)
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-19-11, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 834
Posted By biker

Nice ! Plenty of room for batteries if going...

Nice ! Plenty of room for batteries if going electric ! :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,037
Posted By biker

My Huffy Raleigh has been sitting for several...

My Huffy Raleigh has been sitting for several months because I have been riding the Schwinn trike.

I took the Skylite out for a 10 mile ride yesterday and WOW ! ! !

That was the fastest bike...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-24-11, 12:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 21,306
Posted By biker

Two Schwinn trikes fit nicely in a full bed Ford...

Two Schwinn trikes fit nicely in a full bed Ford Ranger.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x218/biodiesel_2007/Picture032.jpg

They are $259.54 now.
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-01-11, 09:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 21,306
Posted By biker

My headset started sounding crunchy. Took...

My headset started sounding crunchy.

Took it apart and the top looked ok but the bottom was very dirty.

Cleaned it out , pitched the retainers, put in new bearings and put the fender on.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-11, 08:08 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 35,789
Posted By biker

I use biodiesel to clean. The gunk settles to...

I use biodiesel to clean. The gunk settles to the bottom and I reuse it.
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-19-11, 04:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 21,306
Posted By biker

Trike write up on page 9 ...

Trike write up on page 9

http://www.floridabicycle.org/fbalibrary/archive/pdfs/Summer2010.pdf

This guy put a gas motor on his.
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-19-11, 12:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 21,306
Posted By biker

They are $249 now....

They are $249 now. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Schwinn-Meridian-Tricycle/5679542?wmlspartner=TnL5HPStwNw&sourceid=23292820620212279991

Anyway, gears sure make the difference when hauling the 50 lb...
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