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  1. The Toecutter

    Milan SL velomobile conversion

    I'm planning to convert a Milan SL velomobile in my possession to an EV. It is highly efficient. For the same effort to hold 14 mph on a mountainbike on flat ground, I can hold 30 mph in this thing. I can hit 50 mph on flat ground after one and a half miles of full-effort sprinting, entirely...
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    A DB mountainbike, my 2nd build in progress

    I have two light vehicles right now, an unmotorized Milan SL velomobile, and a custom-built electric velomobile on a KMX frame. There has been a small number of times where both were out of commission for brief periods, so I decided to add a third bike to my fleet. I picked up a used...
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    IMO, you can't go wrong with a KMX with aftermarket front and rear suspension installed. I have over 70,000 miles on mine since building it up in 2016, and it has ran as an EV for almost 2 years without significant issue. The worst thing that happened was that a steering spindle failed while...
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    Streamlined gasoline-ICE microcar/tadpole trikes

    Here's one that caught my interest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOPvnh0k05g jOPvnh0k05g Claimed 120 mpg at 70 mph and it seats 2 people. If it had some wind tunnel time to sculpt its shape, I bet drag could be cut by more than half. The engine could likely also use some tuning. Considering...
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    Some pics of a ride around my neighborhood

    Welcome to the future. I'll give you the tour... Riding around the airport: This used to be a homeless camp: Abandoned apartment buildings: Gub'ment housin': More gub'ment housin'(Pro-tip: carry a weapon when travelling through here at night. You might need it...
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    Hubmonster

    I'm looking for a functioning Hubmonster to purchase. If you have one, tell me your price. Located in St. Louis, MO.
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    Looking for a torque sensor with a unique set of requirements

    I currently have a Sempu 115mm spindle-width torque sensing bottom bracket. I'm going to soon upgrade the gearing on my custom velomobile built on a KMX framekit with a Schlumpf HS drive with a triple chainring set, which uses a special bottom bracket, meaning I'm going to need to use a...
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    Questions about 16" moped rims

    I'm seeking to upgrade my electric velomobile to light-duty DOT rims. I want to go 16" for all three wheels, including for my 3T Leafbike 1500W hub motor going in the rear. I am going to experiment with Mitas MC2 16x2.25" moped tires. Does that mean I need a 2.25" wide moped rim? Considering...
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    My first ebike build: custom-built KMX-based electric velomobile

    Update 11/14/21 Have since changed the battery to twin Greenway 46.8V/15.6AH packs in parallel, running the Phaserinner controller and Leafbike 4T motor at 2,500W. Currently get 150-200 miles range at 30-35 mph. Total unladen vehicle weight is 90 lbs and it is still very pedalable with the...
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    Phaserunner not being read by PhaserunnerSuite

    I hooked up my CA v3 DP to a 46.8V battery pack and have a Sempu torque sensing bottom bracket set up. I've been trying to tune the Phaserunner controller but keep getting the message "Controller is not connected" after plugging my laptop computer up to the controller via the USB to TTL cable...
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    Looking for a "get 'er done" no weld no solder battery assembly solution

    I ordered a kweld spot welder with the intent of building a battery pack for my home-built KMX-framed velomobile the right way, but it will take months to arrive due to the disruption in the global shipping of goods. I have everything I need to get my velomobile converted to electric except for...
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    Introducing The Minion

    A friend and I over the last two years had been working on a custom build at his shop. I designed an aluminum body for my custom-built KMX-framed velomobile until I came to the conclusion that it was going to be too heavy for my application. We decided to build a car off of my design...
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    Lightest DOT compliant 16" moped wheels?

    I know there are builders here who have laced hub motors to 16" moped wheels, and that the diameter is almost a perfect match for 20" bicycle wheels, and that motorcycle tires to fit 16" moto rims and 20" bicycle tires to fit 20" bicycle rims are usually interchangeable when it comes to size...
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    Question regarding torque sensor use with Cycle analyst

    My Cycle Analyst V3.1 arrived. I read the user manual and on Page 34 it mentioned the following: "4. Using a torque sensor on a high voltage system: Even though the CA on its own can handle up to 150V, this voltage needs to be derated when accessories are plugged in which draw significant...
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    First time I'd ever ridden an electric bike

    Today I met a friend who had ordered two front-suspension electric fatbikes. They used Bafang hub motors and cadence sensors, with a twist throttle that had a switch that allows one to choose PAS or throttle operation. I was told the system was 750W. The battery is 48V 13AH. It was a 7 speed in...
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    Julian Assange illegally arrested, to face extradition to U.S.

    https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-04-13/7-years-lies-about-assange-wont-stop-now Noam Chomsky had this to say: https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/04/13/chomsky-arrest-assange-scandalous-and-highlights-shocking-extraterritorial-reach-us Glenn Greenwald's view on things quoted below as...
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    Need assistance finding a motor for my application

    I have been building an electric-assist velomobile for the last several months and it is getting close to time to order the components for my drive system. It's a tadpole trike and is rear wheel drive. However, I haven't come across a drive system that meets my needs during my searches. I was...
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    Need help finding a pedelec system for my application

    I have been building an electric-assist velomobile for the last several months and it is getting close to time to order the components for my drive system. However, I haven't come across a drive system that meets my needs during my searches. I was wondering if anyone here knew of a system that...
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    My electric Triumph GT6

    Attached are pictures of my electric Triumph GT6. They are out of date by 1 year. It runs and drives, but is not finished or road legal, and it has had very limited testing. It has no problem peeling out, but hasn't yet been driven over 30 mph. I estimate from simulation that it should do 0-60...
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    Critique this performance velomobile idea

    Greetings. I need a long-distance, potentially highway-capable vehicle that can accommodate a car-free lifestyle. Due to various reasons, I am unable to obtain an ID or drivers' license in the state with which I reside. I need to be able to travel long distances in a personal vehicle for...
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