Recent content by sparkz

Thank, LR, but I don't have any problems with my kit. Health reasons kept me out of the game for the last few years. In catching up with the thread, I was amazed at the progress you have made on the kit. I just need to re-think what I was going to do with the kit and my fat bike. With your...

I've been out of commission, as far as ebikes are concerned, for a couple of years. In returning to this thread, I am amazed at the progress made on the LR mid-drive! It's almost a new kit, and it is gorgeous! I got one of the first Big Block kits for my fat bike, but have not been able to...

Add a little bit of hydraulics and you'll have a mid-drive dump truck!

Sorry, that was a really bad representation for the e-bike community. The road display was somewhat hazardous, but you were the one vulnerable there. It was the shots of you riding through a park and on sidewalks at motorcycle speeds that got to me. Please take that kind of riding to a safer...

After a lengthy delay, I'm back building my fatbike hill-climber. Got the Big Block kit, but don't anticipate running it beyond 2kW. I'm willing to give up the front and rear gearing if I could find the appropriate IGH. (My friend owns an Optibike with the 14-speed Rohloff hub, but never uses...

LR - Would the planetary be sufficient for mountain biking? Not too extreme, but lots of long pulls. I'm guessing not, because the reduction seems a bit light. I have a friend who wants to get back into mountain biking with his wife, and this kit might be appropriate for them.

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Preaching to the choir, LR. I think everyone on this thread likes to tinker. Our first desire on seeing something new is wanting to take it apart.

Has anyone used one of the Sturmy-Archer 5-speed hubs? I believe they are used for heaver contrivances. A quick look didn't give me torque-handling specs.

Better check out a wire gauge table before proceeding. 80 amps requires a 6-8 awg wire, depending on the run length; phase wires are usually around 12 awg, although I don't know the specs for LR's motor. Please re-evaluate the cabling for your system if you are intent on running high amps/low...

"The Tardis" - classic! Nice looking build. Does the rack-mounted battery pack throw off your handling, any? I'm trying to figure out where to squeeze my pack in.

OMG! A courthouse! And you're carrying a large bag with wires dangling out. Good luck explaining that to security. But most courthouses have storage areas - maybe something in the back? You can't be the only one commuting on a bike.

Totally agree. I used to spend a little over $5 a day commuting (just on gas.) On the e-bike, it's about 5 cents worth of electricity. (I recharge at work.) And I get exercise. But $5.50 a day to park? Seems a bit high. However, you are saving wear-and-tear on your auto, plus reaping all...

I agree with izeman - a thief won't bother to disassemble the drive; they'll just rip the bike. If your employer won't allow bikes in the office (not very progressive), is there a parking garage nearby that has enclosed bike parking? e-bikes are the best thing for commuting since the bus was...

Better idea: don't park on the street. I commute to work on my e-bike, and my employer is happy to let me park the bike in my office. Bikes don't last half a day on the street in San Francisco.