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  1. wheelbender6

    Friction motor on FleaBay

    These little 24v dc friction motors are being offered on EBay. http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2NlgxNjAw/z/yzQAAOxyVaBS-YJy/$_57.JPG http://www.ebay.com/itm/24V-DC-Electric-Motor-DIY-Bike-Scooter-or-Wind-Hydro-Generator-400W-Motor-/301105798528?fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en
  2. wheelbender6

    For those who missed the 70s

    We had e-motorcycles back then. Some were really good. http://blog.motorcycle.com/2014/01/20/motorcycle-news/quicksilver-forgotten-electric-motorcycle/
  3. wheelbender6

    Movie Star Walks the Walk

    Leonardo DiCapria has formed a Formula E racing team. I hope they televise the races because I don't think the series will have any events in the states. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25300016
  4. wheelbender6

    US e-motorcycle racing series debuts in 2014

    New e-racing series. The closest race to me will be near New Orleans. See if there is one near you. http://blog.motorcycle.com/2013/12/02/motorcycle-news/new-u-s-electric-roadrace-series-set-debut-2014/
  5. wheelbender6

    Reverse direction on 24v450w brushed Currie Motor?

    A fellow on another site wants to frame mount his Currie motor in such a way that he needs to reverse the rotation of the motor. Is that possible with the standard brushed Currie motor with the original gearbox? Seems the gearbox would make that impossible.
  6. wheelbender6

    Batpod e-motorcycle on EBay

    Better bid now before its too late. http://blog.motorcycle.com/2013/10/21/motorcycle-news/homemade-electric-batpod-sale-ebay-video/
  7. wheelbender6

    Low Voltage Cut off for 24v LiFePO4?

    I am currently running 24v SLA on my kit (I pedal a lot). To run a 24v LiFePO4 pack, I need a controller with a lower Low Voltage Cut Off to take full advantage? What LVC am I looking for to run 24v LiFePO4?
  8. wheelbender6

    Prius chases down Ferrari

    Keyshawn Johnson chased down Justin Bieber to recommend that he drive his Ferrari safely in their Calabassas neighborhood. What they didn't tell you is that Keyshawn was in a Prius! Take that - Modena...
  9. wheelbender6

    How to govern slot car power

    My nephew got one of those slot car race tracks for Christmas. The cars are about the size of a hotwheels. The power comes from the wall, to the transformer, to the speed controllers and on to the track. He has trouble going slow enough to keep the cars on the track. If I put some resisters...
  10. wheelbender6

    Lipo 12v6ah batteries on ebay-Worth a try?

    There was a post about these batteries on another forum and he wasn't getting any answers, but it aroused my interest. Could you take four of these and wire them to make a decent 12v12ah pack? Where would you get a BMS for it...
  11. wheelbender6

    Phoenix Bikeworks Ebike

    These guys make an electric bike that doesn't look like a physics major designed it. Ebike is at the top of the page. http://www.phoenixbikeworksinc.com/
  12. wheelbender6

    CNN plugs electric bikes today

    On CNN, Clark Howard's televised consumer tip of the day was to commute by electric bike. Thanks Clark. He suggested riding to work on electric power and riding home with electric assist and pedaling to get some health benefits.
  13. wheelbender6

    How much juice can a 300w motor take?

    There are a lot of inexpensive ebikes and ebike kits that are 24 volt and 250 to 350 watts. You can’t increase the wattage of the motor, but you can upgrade the controller and batteries. Would I be able to use a 36v 20AH controller with 20 AH batteries on a motor rated at 300 watts or...
  14. wheelbender6

    $47 instruction book for 50mph ebike

    Saw this site advertized on craigslist. The final picture at the bottom of the web page gives the best view of the 50mph ebike. What a tank! http://www.fastelectricbike.com/
  15. wheelbender6

    Gen question about watts vs range

    With the same battery pack, will a 36v500w motor have more range than a 36v700w motor if they are run at the same throttle setting? I realize that the 500w motor will be slower but will it deplete the batteries slower? I currently have a 10 mile commute (one way) to the train station, which is...
  16. wheelbender6

    Friction rim drive

    Anybody tried one? I thought about it when I saw an old rim driven (resistance) bicycle trainer. I was considering using one of the elastomer wheels from an oxygen scooter to drive the rim. It may be possible to use a cantilever brake to engage the friction drive on the rim. I'll sketch...
  17. wheelbender6

    The Pres gets an E-bike

    Found this link on my mountain bike forum. http://www.bike-eu.com/news/3816/oba...januari%202010
  18. wheelbender6

    Max power limit for front hub motor?

    Front wheel drive cars can be tough to steer under accelaration when they have over 200 hp or so. Are bikes with front hub motors with 750-1000 watts tough to steer also? My victim bike has a springer fork, so I dont think it would cause any problems with a powerful hub motor.
  19. wheelbender6

    Four configurations - Need opinions

    I have sketches of my four finalists below. Trying to decide the best place to store batteries, etc. My design limits are listed before the sketches... -Appearance of a crude bobber or ratrod -Good pedalling position (rules out choppers or stretchers) -Rear hub motor -No rear rack mounted...
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