ET bike - help identify
07-08-21, 05:07 PM
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ET bike - help identify
So I got this weirdo bike that looks like something out of an ET movie. I’ve googled the snot out of it but can’t find any info on it.
I thought it was an ebike but after having posted it there and a couple of chats with friends I’m thinking it’s not an ebike but a sort of ‘city’ bike that you rent when you visit a city. It has a bull logo on the head tube, dimension written on crank arms.
it has a 7 speed Sachs shifter and that works.. so it’s some kind of 7 speed internal hub..
now it came with a couple of versapack batteries hence why I thought it was some kind of ebike.. but they are two batteries at 3.2volts a piece and yes they are dead.. I’m guessing they control the lights anyhow pics will say more…
anyine with any ideas would be much appreciated
ET come home
Lamborghini?? Lol
7 speed Sachs
Trip meter and buttons for lights??
Formula brakes and discs
Dimension? Brand?
Italian wheels
There is a plastic insert piece that holds these batteries and a door that hides this stuff
I thought it was an ebike but after having posted it there and a couple of chats with friends I’m thinking it’s not an ebike but a sort of ‘city’ bike that you rent when you visit a city. It has a bull logo on the head tube, dimension written on crank arms.
it has a 7 speed Sachs shifter and that works.. so it’s some kind of 7 speed internal hub..
now it came with a couple of versapack batteries hence why I thought it was some kind of ebike.. but they are two batteries at 3.2volts a piece and yes they are dead.. I’m guessing they control the lights anyhow pics will say more…
anyine with any ideas would be much appreciated
ET come home
Lamborghini?? Lol
7 speed Sachs
Trip meter and buttons for lights??
Formula brakes and discs
Dimension? Brand?
Italian wheels
There is a plastic insert piece that holds these batteries and a door that hides this stuff
07-09-21, 06:23 PM
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Someone put a LOT of work into the construction (molds etc.) for that bicycle. The single sided swingarm is pretty neat, as are the wheels. With the wall thickness (as far as I can tell on the picture) it wouldn't surprise me if it was constructed from magnesium and not aluminum. They could save as much as 20% weight-wise if magnesium was used.
Interesting to say the least.
ETA- On the close up of the battery compartment, you can see that it has a non-anodic coating that is typical when shielding magnesium from the elements, and the exposed metal surrounding the fastener hole looks just like a magnesium alloy in color. I have some experience with magnesium!
Interesting to say the least.
ETA- On the close up of the battery compartment, you can see that it has a non-anodic coating that is typical when shielding magnesium from the elements, and the exposed metal surrounding the fastener hole looks just like a magnesium alloy in color. I have some experience with magnesium!
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07-09-21, 06:39 PM
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Dimension manufactures components, to include cranksets, so it's not a Dimension.
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I am coming up empty so far................
Buffalo bicycles are a brand tailored for Africa
I am coming up empty so far................
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So I got this weirdo bike that looks like something out of an ET movie. I’ve googled the snot out of it but can’t find any info on it.
I thought it was an ebike but after having posted it there and a couple of chats with friends I’m thinking it’s not an ebike but a sort of ‘city’ bike that you rent when you visit a city. It has a bull logo on the head tube, dimension written on crank arms.
it has a 7 speed Sachs shifter and that works.. so it’s some kind of 7 speed internal hub..
now it came with a couple of versapack batteries hence why I thought it was some kind of ebike.. but they are two batteries at 3.2volts a piece and yes they are dead.. I’m guessing they control the lights anyhow pics will say more…
anyine with any ideas would be much appreciated
I thought it was an ebike but after having posted it there and a couple of chats with friends I’m thinking it’s not an ebike but a sort of ‘city’ bike that you rent when you visit a city. It has a bull logo on the head tube, dimension written on crank arms.
it has a 7 speed Sachs shifter and that works.. so it’s some kind of 7 speed internal hub..
now it came with a couple of versapack batteries hence why I thought it was some kind of ebike.. but they are two batteries at 3.2volts a piece and yes they are dead.. I’m guessing they control the lights anyhow pics will say more…
anyine with any ideas would be much appreciated
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Folding pedals and a quick release suggest highly against it being anything bike share, even though the trispoke/monostay/silver look has that MoBike feel to it. It isn't.
It certainly looks as if it was made to shove some batteries in the downtube using a hinged battery.
The two round batteries are the same as used by some Black & Decker VersaPack electric hand tools.
-Kurt
It certainly looks as if it was made to shove some batteries in the downtube using a hinged battery.
The two round batteries are the same as used by some Black & Decker VersaPack electric hand tools.
-Kurt
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07-12-21, 09:09 AM
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The city of Buffalo doesn't have a bikeshare program, does it?
