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Forum: Electric Bikes
08-31-09, 12:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,128
Posted By blippo

A Topeak MTX Bag Rack with a Topeak Slide On and...

A Topeak MTX Bag Rack with a Topeak Slide On and Clip Battery Bag. This is a great set up.
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-09-09, 07:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,503
Posted By blippo

There ya go

There ya go
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-09-09, 02:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,503
Posted By blippo

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/blippo/bike...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v447/blippo/bike-1.jpg
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-12-09, 02:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,288
Posted By blippo

I had an Izip Trailz Enlightened. After a couple...

I had an Izip Trailz Enlightened. After a couple of months the controller went bad. They had to get the part from China. I think it was a month when it arrived. You have to wait for the slow boat...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-15-09, 12:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,437
Posted By blippo

Nice bike. I did pretty much the same thing. I...

Nice bike. I did pretty much the same thing. I have a couple of electric bikes, bought a gas powered bike, then moved up to motorcycle.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-12-09, 01:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,730
Posted By blippo

This is an excellent idea for you to get an...

This is an excellent idea for you to get an electric bike.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-06-09, 02:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,238
Posted By blippo

I at least slow down to a crawl and look both...

I at least slow down to a crawl and look both ways. Sometimes I stop
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-02-09, 06:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,230
Posted By blippo

Weight is probably the biggest issue.

Weight is probably the biggest issue.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-28-09, 10:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,347
Posted By blippo

I never go riding without a helmet.

I never go riding without a helmet.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-24-09, 02:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,108
Posted By blippo

I've had people pull out in front of me on side...

I've had people pull out in front of me on side roads. It has gotten better since I wear high visibility jacket or vest. They have seemed to notice more
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-17-09, 02:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,290
Posted By blippo

Probably on the looks of the Optibike but can go...

Probably on the looks of the Optibike but can go 100 miles on a charge, no pedaling. 150 miles with pedal assistance. That's a start
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-15-09, 08:02 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 10,005
Posted By blippo

The reason I got mine is I have a bad hip and am...

The reason I got mine is I have a bad hip and am going to be getting a hip replacement. I get sharp pain in my hip when I pedal with moderate resistance. So with an electric bike, I can still get out...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-11-09, 06:04 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 12,236
Posted By blippo

I own a gas powered bike. I prefer the electric...

I own a gas powered bike. I prefer the electric bike. Just the quietness of it and you do get exercise pedaling.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-06-09, 01:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,255
Posted By blippo

I have the Rayos. You can figure a 15 mph and 11...

I have the Rayos. You can figure a 15 mph and 11 mile range is more like it. If I had that money to spend over, I'd go with a Crystalyte or Bionx 350 kit and install it on a store bought bike.
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-31-09, 11:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,371
Posted By blippo

I tried putting a Wilderness front wheel hub on a...

I tried putting a Wilderness front wheel hub on a Fuji touring bike with 27" wheels. Didn't like it, too unstable
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-18-09, 08:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 845
Posted By blippo

The one thing I have tried and didn't care for...

The one thing I have tried and didn't care for with a front hub, is having it on a 700c wheel like that bike has. 26" wheel works better for me
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-14-09, 08:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,794
Posted By blippo

E bike link: http://www.e-ms.us/

E bike link:
http://www.e-ms.us/
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-19-09, 09:02 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 30,584
Posted By blippo

I have to agree with the original post. 36v is...

I have to agree with the original post. 36v is just right.
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-31-09, 04:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,199
Posted By blippo

I haven't had any problems with any tires I used....

I haven't had any problems with any tires I used. The problems were with the rims and any sharp protrusions between the rim and the tube. I always use that heavy duty rim tape with the Slime Tube....
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-29-09, 09:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 947
Posted By blippo

Haven't gotten any snow yet but there have been...

Haven't gotten any snow yet but there have been some 20 degree weather I've ridden in
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-28-09, 05:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,897
Posted By blippo

With 200 watts, you're going to have to pedal A...

With 200 watts, you're going to have to pedal A LOT on steep inclines
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-26-09, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,937
Posted By blippo

Yes, I noticed on a recent purchase of SLA...

Yes, I noticed on a recent purchase of SLA batteries, I noticed that noise when I charged them
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-23-09, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,237
Posted By blippo

It's way over priced

It's way over priced
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-08-09, 11:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,312
Posted By blippo

It would be nice to have a motorcycle and an...

It would be nice to have a motorcycle and an Optibike.
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-04-09, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 908
Posted By blippo

Well, the leads were the same location when I...

Well, the leads were the same location when I tried making the connection. I'm not sure if I fried the controller. I emailed the vendor and ask him if I can send the motor and controller back so he...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-04-09, 05:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 908
Posted By blippo

Electrec Bike Powerpack Motor Question

Well, in my quest to increase power to my Electrec bike, I bought the Powerpack motor and controller. My intent was to use a separate 36V battery set up. I got everything assembled, motor +...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-03-09, 06:00 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,312
Posted By blippo

I'm guessing that $10,000 to an Optibike owner is...

I'm guessing that $10,000 to an Optibike owner is like us spending $50. It's not a lot of money to some. And why buy an Optibike when you can spend close to $2000.00 for a IZIP. I had an IZIP...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-01-09, 03:39 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,312
Posted By blippo

Since they are constantly improving on the...

Since they are constantly improving on the Optibikes, it makes me wonder if today's Optibike might look obsolete in 5 years.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-31-08, 05:38 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,312
Posted By blippo

Cool, I'll check that site out

Cool, I'll check that site out
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-30-08, 08:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,312
Posted By blippo

unime, how do you like your Optibike so far. I...

unime, how do you like your Optibike so far. I was thinking of getting the 800Li
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-23-08, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 989
Posted By blippo

The Izip Trailz Enlightened, didn't have a...

The Izip Trailz Enlightened, didn't have a throttle only option. I went 17 miles on a charge with pedal assist
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-14-08, 12:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,398
Posted By blippo

A few weeks ago I rode on a stretch where a few...

A few weeks ago I rode on a stretch where a few good riders were. A couple of riders passed me. So I decided to see if I could keep up with them with my electric bike. They were averaging around 22...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
12-09-08, 06:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,381
Posted By blippo

All of my drops on my bicycle came when I...

All of my drops on my bicycle came when I couldn't get my shoe out of the clips fast enough at stops.
Forum: Commuting
12-09-08, 04:46 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 19,575
Posted By blippo

I have 9. 2 Schwinn Krates, 1 Voyageur, 3...

I have 9. 2 Schwinn Krates, 1 Voyageur, 3 electric, 1 with a motor, 1 trek, 1 Fuji.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-08, 07:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,382
Posted By blippo

I tried both the handlebar and the helmet...

I tried both the handlebar and the helmet mounted. Prefer the helmet mounted
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-29-08, 09:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,012
Posted By blippo

When you turn it off, all the lights should go...

When you turn it off, all the lights should go off. When you turn it on the red light will come on and the green light will oscillate
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-18-08, 05:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,558
Posted By blippo

I hope they can come up with a battery with...

I hope they can come up with a battery with better range. The last I tested, I got 11 miles on a charge
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-18-08, 04:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,894
Posted By blippo

The only time I like night riding is when I go...

The only time I like night riding is when I go around looking at Christmas lights at people's houses in December
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-05-08, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,467
Posted By blippo

That's a pretty good price for the Rayos

That's a pretty good price for the Rayos
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-23-08, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 685
Posted By blippo

Thanks for the information

Thanks for the information
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-22-08, 06:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 746
Posted By blippo

Looks pretty neat

Looks pretty neat
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-20-08, 01:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 685
Posted By blippo

I have the ElecTrec for a year and haven't had...

I have the ElecTrec for a year and haven't had that problem, yet
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-09-08, 10:20 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,193
Posted By blippo

I have both a bicycle with a 4 stroke engine and...

I have both a bicycle with a 4 stroke engine and bicycles with electric motors. I prefer the electric bikes. Quiet.
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-30-08, 05:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 714
Posted By blippo

Wilderness Energy Kit

Make sure if you order this product if it says it comes with the extended range battery pack that you get them. You should received 3- 12v/12ah SLA batteries. The two times I ordered these wheels I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-30-08, 05:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 754
Posted By blippo

Interesting, I remember her picture on the 2007...

Interesting, I remember her picture on the 2007 Izip web site. She was shown riding a 07 Street Enlightened. Surprising she didn't file this lawsuit sooner. Her mug was on their 07 site all last...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-30-08, 02:52 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,312
Posted By blippo

Would people pay $13,000 for an Optibike? Yes...

Would people pay $13,000 for an Optibike? Yes they would seeing that the OB1 Limited Edition is sold out. But they only made 24 of those models for 2008. I think the very first time I viewed their...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-28-08, 02:59 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,312
Posted By blippo

unime, when you ordered your bike, did you get...

unime, when you ordered your bike, did you get the option of what kind of tires or seat you wanted? What other options other than the color did you have? And when the bike arrived at your place,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-27-08, 03:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,385
Posted By blippo

I like the idea of painting the battery to match...

I like the idea of painting the battery to match the frame
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-20-08, 05:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 920
Posted By blippo

Nice bike

Nice bike
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-19-08, 02:20 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,312
Posted By blippo

That bike is for someone with a lot of disposable...

That bike is for someone with a lot of disposable income
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