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Forum: Electric Bikes
11-20-23, 10:04 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Latest exercise in anti-boredom activity; bling...

Latest exercise in anti-boredom activity; bling from the bike box and a $200 direct drive kit from the e-giant. The rear wheel weighed 18 pounds, controller and other items in the kit two or three,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-30-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Your camping is almost glamping. My wife and I...

Your camping is almost glamping. My wife and I have considered this, but I'm not even a big proponent of car camping, so reluctant. Her desire to ride MTB's (no "e") is another deterrent since...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-10-23, 06:46 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

I purchased this yard find for $60 (CL). The...

I purchased this yard find for $60 (CL). The Micargi frame was prepared and painted (I don't name my bikes, but this may end up the Black 'n Blue Behemoth); cleaned and polished the chrome; and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-17-23, 06:52 AM
Replies: 1,066
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Posted By 2old

Great photo and neat looking bike.

Great photo and neat looking bike.
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-05-23, 05:16 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x810/thumbnail_16__f6806e775e76448ea16752fd52abf547cbf64f70.jpeg
(I know; it'll hurt if I try to ride this). Anyway, I had the parts and 52V...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-31-23, 08:18 PM
Replies: 1,066
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Posted By 2old

My almost 20 year old Trek electrified. Neither...

My almost 20 year old Trek electrified. Neither of the two potential problems: 1) thick aluminum frame tubes which wouldn't accommodate the BBS02 motor and 2) how the PAS wire would "stretch" when...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-08-23, 12:04 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Camera problem; I'll try to get a friend to take...

Camera problem; I'll try to get a friend to take one.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-22-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

I think ebike marketplace in Las Vegas, NV...

I think ebike marketplace in Las Vegas, NV rebuilds does custom work on batteries, but I haven't used them.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-20-23, 11:22 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Looks perfect for your environment.

Looks perfect for your environment.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-14-23, 10:18 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Great combo!

Great combo!
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-03-23, 03:00 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Great job; I just resurrected my old 2005 Trek FS...

Great job; I just resurrected my old 2005 Trek FS with a BBS02 (I'll post a picture someday); fantastic (for me).
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-16-23, 08:50 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Nice job; I'd bet you could get another pound off...

Nice job; I'd bet you could get another pound off the rear wheel and cassette, especially if you could get by with smaller gears because the motor provides lots of extra oomph. That looks like a lot...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-24-22, 06:54 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

First post; bye bye if it's advertising.

First post; bye bye if it's advertising.
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-18-22, 08:22 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Xx, your bike appears to have aluminum lowers on...

Xx, your bike appears to have aluminum lowers on the front fork (although it's hard to tell from the picture); if so, you should have two torque arms (there doesn't appear to be any). Selling that...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-08-22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Look to ebikesca (Grin) for a hub with a torque...

Look to ebikesca (Grin) for a hub with a torque sensor; the only mid DIY that I know of with a torque sensor is the Tongshen, but I'm sure there are more.
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-20-22, 10:56 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Great shot! Is that Long Island Sound?

Great shot! Is that Long Island Sound?
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-16-22, 08:41 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

The best deal in e-bikes IMO; my youngest son...

The best deal in e-bikes IMO; my youngest son just purchased one for Burning Man (he's too busy with work to build one).
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-05-22, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Great; let us know how it functions as you amass...

Great; let us know how it functions as you amass the miles.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-30-22, 09:01 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

I had a steel fork and used only one arm which...

I had a steel fork and used only one arm which was a Grin (ebikesca) Type 4 I got from Amazon. Theirs uses two hose clamps to secure the arm since AIR they stated that they experienced failure with...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-30-22, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

As I stated in the other thread, I meant the...

As I stated in the other thread, I meant the lowers since that's where the axle is retained by the dropouts during operation. They have always been aluminum in my experience (although probably there...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-30-22, 08:14 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

The forks appear to have aluminum stantions, and...

The forks appear to have aluminum stantions, and if I were you, would use double torque arms to insure the front axles don't "rotate" and spin the wheel out of them.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-25-22, 01:30 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Linberl, looks really functional, plus if you get...

Linberl, looks really functional, plus if you get tired there's a nice resting place available.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-23-22, 09:08 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

500w, 48V Rice geared rear hub motor on...

500w, 48V Rice geared rear hub motor on Diamondback Axis frame (BTW, this is another relatively inexpensive bike that's still in operation 30+ years later for the elitists). The bike without battery...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-21-21, 02:32 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

I've seen them on cyclocross bikes at Chino Hills...

I've seen them on cyclocross bikes at Chino Hills State Park, one of my favorite places to ride (I see you're from socal, maybe not OC), but the guy(s) are young and strong.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-21-21, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Really impressive; I'd love to try a Lauf off...

Really impressive; I'd love to try a Lauf off road, but the minimal travel may not be sufficient..
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-15-21, 04:43 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Great looking commuter. Did you get it through...

Great looking commuter. Did you get it through COSTCO since they (supposedly) have 20% off on Priority?
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-20-21, 07:12 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Thank you. I should have said for an old man....

Thank you. I should have said for an old man. Right now 42/14 gearing and at 100 rpm, 25 mph. I've had a similar bike with a 52 tooth chainring to 30, and may alter this one with a larger ring too.
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-19-21, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

1985 Mt Fuji. Frame needed paint, so I masked the...

1985 Mt Fuji. Frame needed paint, so I masked the decals, prepped and shot it. Assembled with BBS02 and 52V, 4 ah battery (not shown). Shakedown of the 41 pound bike was uneventful, but it pedals...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-03-21, 10:15 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Take a look at Grin's (ebikesca); It's expensive...

Take a look at Grin's (ebikesca); It's expensive but the best I've seen. Maybe not a good place to economize. Purchased at Amazon.
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-24-21, 09:58 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

A few parts laying around assembled together and...

A few parts laying around assembled together and voila, a 35.7 pound, 36V, 350w city bike. Rode it around and, unfortunately, realized that street riding is not for me. Probably end up dissembling...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-23-21, 10:58 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

+1 with above. I had one of those (without motor)...

+1 with above. I had one of those (without motor) many years ago and my daughter and I had many memorable rides.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-13-20, 10:13 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

You should be a bike designer.

You should be a bike designer.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-29-20, 08:53 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Neat; do you charge at work or is the battery...

Neat; do you charge at work or is the battery adequate?
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-25-20, 06:26 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Had it to 33 mph (flat terrain, no wind, 180...

Had it to 33 mph (flat terrain, no wind, 180 pound rider sitting up). Possibly a little faster, but that was enough. Wonder what it would achieve with my 118 pound wife, but won't find out.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-18-20, 11:28 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Errand bike. Late 80's Diamondback Axis with...

Errand bike. Late 80's Diamondback Axis with five+ year old 1000w direct drive motor and Luna 52V, 14 ah battery. Bad photo, but for those who complain that DIY bikes have "cables galore", count 'em....
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-14-20, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Appears well thought out, Ed. Do you mind telling...

Appears well thought out, Ed. Do you mind telling us the price.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-15-19, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Thanks; for those who haven't seen these before,...

Thanks; for those who haven't seen these before, they're "sculpted" from metal.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-12-19, 05:18 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Any photos of the serpent or Jeep. Those are my...

Any photos of the serpent or Jeep. Those are my favorites. For those who haven't seen them, there are 100 (? forget exact #) metal sculptures in the Anzo Borego Desert that were made by one man.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-19-19, 10:23 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Latest, a three-speed IGH cruiser with rear...

Latest, a three-speed IGH cruiser with rear coaster brake and 48V, 1200w ebikeling DD front hub motor. Rides great with the motor off and 33 mph or so top speed. Tried to manufacture with as little...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-18-19, 11:56 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Cruiser

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1080x810/img_2930_e53ebf64d47a86fd2cf126c1640c089d8b6885b3.jpg
My daughter asked for an e-cruiser for her birthday and L'll try to display it...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-12-16, 11:43 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Assume you're being facetious, but either way,...

Assume you're being facetious, but either way, not far with an ebike, what I usually rode with an MTB before I got old. Now ride 10-15 miles off road on an MTB, maybe 20 on an eMTB.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-11-16, 11:34 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

NP, 52V, 10 a/h Luna battery. I run a 30 front...

NP, 52V, 10 a/h Luna battery. I run a 30 front ring and 11-17-28 in the rear. Usually don't ride more than 20 miles off road and usually not higher than PAS 3 (of 9). Top speed is 22-24 mph more than...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-12-16, 01:17 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

2702, have a little difficulty feeling the pain;...

2702, have a little difficulty feeling the pain; been about 90 here this week, but it's supposed to cool down to 80 soon. Do miss the seasons though, but can head to the mountains to experience them.
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-26-15, 11:58 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Looks good 2702; what's the top speed and longest...

Looks good 2702; what's the top speed and longest trip you've taken on it?
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-15-15, 06:18 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Thanks for the report. I'm probably retro, but...

Thanks for the report. I'm probably retro, but always liked elastomer suspensions. You'll probably get good wear on the drivetrain. I used an Shimano 8 speed steel cassette, Altus derailleur and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-14-15, 06:07 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Bruce, BBS02 will function well with Eric's...

Bruce, BBS02 will function well with Eric's battery pack from my experience (see post 534 above). Nice job of mounting shark pack and hiding wires. Let us know how it handles at 30+ mph. Should be a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-14-15, 09:08 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Messed up trying to add text to the picture...

Messed up trying to add text to the picture above. This is a pretty generic BBS02 added to a steel Nashbar frame, but nice power with a 52V Luna Cycles battery. Ten (0-9) levels of PAS and a throttle...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-14-15, 09:04 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

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Forum: Electric Bikes
10-12-15, 09:06 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

Surly, is that a BionX kit? If so, which one?

Surly, is that a BionX kit? If so, which one?
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-22-15, 05:25 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 1,044,978
Posted By 2old

350, thank you for your information. I have a...

350, thank you for your information. I have a front hub with water bottle battery and was really interested in your design. Next for me probably a rear hub with some kind of mid battery. My only off...
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