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  1. GCinDC

    Opportunity for ebike salesman and/or mechanic in NW DC

    City Bikes in DC has just opened an electric bike shop in Tenleytown: http://www.electricitybikes.com/ I visited and talked to a guy there, who happened to be the CEO of City Bikes. In subsequent conversations, he asked me if I knew anyone who'd like to work there as an ebike salesman or...
  2. GCinDC

    Poll: How tight is your grip pressure?

    I've been curious lately how tightly folks grip the handlbars when riding. Please respond to the poll and feel free to comment. Is a tight grip always best, in case you hit an unexpected bump/pothole, where a loose grip could result in losing the grip and falling? Does your grip pressure vary...
  3. GCinDC

    Magura MT5e (Hydraulic Brakes) for E-Bikes and Pedelecs

    Just searching around for hydraulic brakes that fit next to a fat motor and found these. Has anyone seen or tried them? Or better yet have dimension specs? The article says they'll be released this fall...
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    GCinDC's Zooma Ty Rod II go kart conversion

    kids (ages 10, 8 and 5) have been begging for a go kart... i'd gotten free off CL a schwinn fs missile scooter that needed batts, and since i really didn't plan on riding as is decided to cannibalize for the project (borrowed pic): i cut up charlie's old bike that had the same size wheels...
  5. GCinDC

    Hacking a Couple Stromers

    these two stromers were brought into the shop with issues, and stromer sent them replacement bikes. they sat in storage for 1.5 years and now that the local bike shop is closing down, they gave them to me (cause i happend to be chatting w/ a guy who works there and found out about them). push...
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    Adaptto Mini-E/Max-E Owner's Thread

    ***Placeholder - This first page will be routinely updated - Be patient*** Sales Info - Go here: The most advanced Adaptto Mini-E Controller + BMS THIS THREAD IS NOT FOR WHINING AND MOANING ABOUT BUYING/ORDERING ONE! USE THE FOR SALE THREAD FOR THAT. TABLE OF CONTENTS Unofficial English User...
  7. GCinDC

    Axel's Giant DH Comp

    2002 Giant DH Comp, before: After: Specs: - kiwi's DH Comp Dropout Adapter - Adaptto Mini-E Controller + Display (no BMS yet) - 6kW max - 20s2p Turnigy 20C lipo (10Ah) in custom frame/bag - vented hs3580 in 19" x 1.85" MC wheel with Shinko 244 tire - Half Twist throttle - 7spd 11T-32?T...
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    19" Motorcycle Wheels vs 26" Bicycle Wheels (rim and tires)

    are you intrigued by the fat tires and beefy rims of motorcycle wheels like this? (image borrowed from http://voltriders.com/ until i get my own done): there's been a lot of interest lately in 19" motorcycle wheels for ebikes, but a lot of confusion because measurements are different for each...
  9. GCinDC

    Contenders for most dangerous bicycles ever! Post Yours!

    Saw this and thought it was fun: bKHz7wOjb9w It's titled "The JET Bicycle - The most dangerous unsafe bike EVER" My first thought was how it kinda looked like the death bike of doom! :twisted: But that bike we know is much safer! Anyway, post up your contenders for the most dangerous bike...
  10. GCinDC

    STOOPIDTALL TALL BIKE

    this is fun: http://vimeo.com/64653759
  11. GCinDC

    Have you had a BMSBattery Charger Fail?

    I created this poll to see if any bmsbattery chargers are still out there working... :shock:
  12. GCinDC

    How Lipos are made video

    ran across this great vid of the lipo production process. very interesting. 6vBH6zlrXuM found it posted here.
  13. GCinDC

    The Pain of Electricity (AC versus DC)

    didn't see this up yet, and i think it's kinda fun, although i'm sure a few of us could do better.. :twisted: hp97GjuULX8
  14. GCinDC

    ebikessf crystalyte H40's?

    New Direct Drives on Ebikessff.com? Crystalyte H4040 Cruiser rear hub motor i just search the thread for H4040 and didn't find anything... i've heard of the hs4080's but what is the h4040? the speed @ 24v? lol has anyone bought one?
  15. GCinDC

    Caleb Moore dies after injuries in X Games crash

    RIP Caleb Moore xgames.espn.go.com article USA Today story uCMiHILA6lo
  16. GCinDC

    ebiker meet and greet in DC

    let's plan a meet somewhere in DC! maybe on the mall where there's a lot of room, near the carousel? (near old smithsonian bldg) or in lafayette park? it's a bit chilly these days, so it might have to wait till spring, but maybe we can do it sooner. let's allow a lot of time so everyone can...
  17. GCinDC

    Bulk charging: Ok to leave controller connected??

    As long as I've had a custom ebike, I've always disconnected the battery/controller, and charged via the battery leads... But for bulk charging, could I just create GND/+ leads to connect the charger and leave the controller connected?? Related question, if I leave the batt connected to the...
  18. GCinDC

    e-Rickshaw

    a neighbor lived in cambodia? vietnam? - i forget.. anyway he brought this back and rides his daughter to school in it. i see it everywhere now, and in talking with him about it learned that drutledge (the cupcake man) converted it. and with their permission i'm posting up some pics. dual...
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    GCinDC's Scott Nitrous 20

    i've been having a nice time w/ my Giant DH comp. but it's a medium frame and i've been keeping my eye out for large frames. while i've found a couple, it gets so expensive buying all the other individual components, that i decided it's a better value to get a complete bike with good components...
  20. GCinDC

    Show off your GoPro Mount

    Or post anything GoPro Mount related... :mrgreen: I originally was just gonna post this find, but I know everyone likes to show off stuff, so let's see what you got (or bought)! New stem-cap mount for the GoPro camera - I Saw this on PinkBike article: RC's Random Walk Through Interbike 2012...
  21. GCinDC

    kickstarter: Electricity | The Life Story of NIKOLA TESLA

    just saw this online. don't know anything about it. but lots of info here. V-WkUKP1l3c
  22. GCinDC

    Kelly Controls F8407-84V/7A Charger

    Anyone tried this Kelly Controls 84V 7A charger? Looks solid, especially judging by the weight (8lbs). Seems like an affordable alternative to BMSbattery.com high voltage bulk chargers... I originally found it on Cloud Electric for $30 more dollars, but noticed the image watermark cited...
  23. GCinDC

    iCharger on the Blink

    i've been using the icharger to measure IR on lots of 5s packs lately, and perhaps stupidly attached the leads to my 20s pack. i got a nice huge spark and a failure message of some sort. so i was a bit surprised when it continued to work. :mrgreen: and i was able to measure IR for 3 other...
  24. GCinDC

    GCinDC's Giant DH Comp

    finally upgrading from the GT idrive i've been riding since '09... picked up the dh comp a couple months ago, and have been waiting patiently for kiwi's dropout adapters. they should be ready soon, so i better get this thread going... and fooling around w/ it before the conversion...
  25. GCinDC

    2011 Year in Review - eBiking Highlights

    -2vtrHlAHMg thanks to knoxie for special effects clip.
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