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  1. chisixer6

    EBike repair/work stand

    Most of the work I do on my ebikes, I use the double leg kickstand on the bike to elevate the back wheel off the ground. Main weight is the hub motor in my case. After each ride, I remove the batteries from the bike anyway. I use a couple sets of batteries for all 7 ebikes, since you could only...
  2. chisixer6

    mountain bike-first build...man i am confused

    mountain biker; look here..... http://www.electric-bike-kit.com/hill-topper.aspx all you need is a good bike plus this kit, look at the video, it took me 30 minutes to assemble because I had to get the little fatter axle to the fork. tis was my intro to ebiking and loved it since, got 6...
  3. chisixer6

    Help finding steel frame disc brake bike

    Do you want a rearmotor or a front motor? If you get a front motor, frame can be any of the material, steel, aluminum,etc. Just make sure fork is steel and motor has disc mounts. If said bike doesn't have steel fork with disc tabs, buy a fork that does. such as this...
  4. chisixer6

    The search for 36h rims (16" - 20")

    I got 16" rims from Niagra cycles, 36H.I mount a cutie 100 type motor on it using 1 cross. tires I used were Maxxis Hookworms 16 x 195. http://www.niagaracycle.com/categories/wheels/rims/16 http://www.niagaracycle.com/categories/maxxis-hookworm-bmx-tire-16-x-1-95-black-steel hope this helps...
  5. chisixer6

    16 inch front wheel with disc brake

    Mudflap5; I take it that you never built a wheel before. I got frustrated when I wanted to get some small wheels built, and bike shop gave me the run around. So I went to utube and looked for a wheel lacing video, the link below I found to be pretty good, the kid made it simple,and I used it...
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    16 inch front wheel with disc brake

    Mudflap5; why are you ordering a 32 hole hub from ebay, when you have a 28 hole rim(I presume 16") and a 36 hole hub? Why don't you just order a 36 hole rim? http://www.niagaracycle.com/categories/sun-m-14a-rim-16-36h-black with a Sun rim you have a good chance of having the rim diameter in...
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    Brake lights on seat stays (between dropouts and seatpost)

    this is the brake light I got off ebay couple years ago. It's got horn, turn signal and brake light. I got sick of the horn noise so I silenced it. Not bad for $15. quality is not there. Brake light happens when you squeeze rear brake lever, and there is device hook to the brake calipher and...
  8. chisixer6

    16 inch front wheel with disc brake

    mudflap5; that's what a majority of my hubs are shimano deore m525. I paid in the neigborhood of around $25 to $30.
  9. chisixer6

    16 inch front wheel with disc brake

    I built a twin 16" ebike last year with disc brakes front and rear. I use shimano 36H mt hubs with disc mounts, I got a pair of 16" rims and measure and cut the spokes and thread them.using 3 cross on front and 2 cross on rear. see bike picture in avatar.
  10. chisixer6

    Who runs a 20" rear hub?

    I have a 20" rear 9c motor that I got from grin cycles already radial laced 36H. I installed it in a 24" frame, dropout are no problem, it fits. Only problem is handling the wheel/motor assembly, it is heavy, but workable. I use Sinz 140mm length cranks, does not hit the ground on corners...
  11. chisixer6

    Can 350w 36v decently carry a 280lb guy?

    well, here is my 2 cents worth. I am 260#, I have 7 ebikes and 8 other kinds of pedal bikes. I have various motors,a couple Bafangs, a couple ebikekit motors, a 9c, a 9c clone(Yescom) from that place in California and a cutie 100. voltage vary from 24v to 72v on the motor, using them as rear...
  12. chisixer6

    New and confused want a front hub motor

    remember... don't take your battery down to too low per cell. Lipo ...use each cell between 4.1v and 3.7v Lifepo4... a little lower than lipo maybe keep between 3.8 or 3.9v to about 3.3v, I am not sure, it's been a while. Ping is a lifepo4 type. I believe going under...
  13. chisixer6

    New and confused want a front hub motor

    Tomjasz; If you are looking for a front wheel drive, that goes between 15-20mph, and is very simple to install. Try the Hill topper from clean Republic. this was my 1st ebike conversion, 3 years ago, since then I have built 5 more for a total of 6, of various designs and confiquation. I...
  14. chisixer6

    Advice needed: 20" Bike

    how about twin 16" wheels and disk brakes? see my signature
  15. chisixer6

    New e-bike at CES

    If this has already been posted, please disregard. I saw on AOL that at the CES, they show an new e-bike coming soon, called a Faraday. Batteries are hidden in the frame and runs an 350 watt motor, price is like $3500, ouch. looks like a normal commuter, front wheel drive...
  16. chisixer6

    noob help

    If you have an mountainbike now or any other bike you can get a quick conversion kit from Clean Republic located in Seattle, wa http://www.electric-bike-kit.com/hill-topper.aspx there is a quick video on the entire conversion, takes 3 minutes, it took me 30 minutes cause I had to open up the...
  17. chisixer6

    Is schwinn corvette cruiser good candidate for an ebike?

    My corvette from the 60's doesnt look like that.It looked like a typical schwinn of the 50's & 60's. top of the line then was the Phanthom, like Pee wee Herman. the corvette was a medium weight bike with 1 1/2" tires and mine was a internal 3 speed hub, and hand brakes. If you want disc or...
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    Electric bike options? make my bike electric or buy one?

    ridiqls; I know you are confused now. I thought I present another choice for you. I have no experience on these, but I see them all the time on Endless sphere. Instead of a hub motor, try a midmount external type, from GNG. AFAIK, these are quick, and lighter than a hub motor version. Look...
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    Electric bike options? make my bike electric or buy one?

    ridiqls; this is a lifep04 battery cell, it is a 6s give about 19.8v cost around $70 for 4.5a, 4 of these will give you 39.6v @9a for about $280. this could get you to putt putt around, giving you an idea if this is enough or you need more. Only draw back is the charger cost. maybe someone...
  20. chisixer6

    Electric bike options? make my bike electric or buy one?

    ridiqls; this is a lifep04 battery cell, it is a 6s give about 19.8v cost around $70 for 4.5a, 4 of these will give you 39.6v @9a for about $280. this could get you to putt putt around, giving you an idea if this is enough or you need more. Only draw back is the charger cost. maybe someone...
  21. chisixer6

    Electric bike options? make my bike electric or buy one?

    ridiqls; Okay, you got a Dahon folder, not sure what size wheels are on it, and you got an 8 speed. I think you will need a front driver, otherwise your 8 speed is wasted.Since you got a folder, looks like the triangle section of the bike won't be able to mount your battery unless you do an...
  22. chisixer6

    Electric bike options? make my bike electric or buy one?

    ridigls; I may have a suggestion for you. First, do you know how far you need to travel? I bought as my 1st ebike conversion, a Clean republic ebike. It uses a bafung front wheel 26" wheel, that you can convert any bike over to ebike in 15 minutes, they claim 5 minutes. It is simple,it...
  23. chisixer6

    Chainring Reccomendation for High-Speed Pedal Assist

    Sharkbiteattack; Hostel Shoppe has your 60t in 110mm and 130 mm for $38. you'll get it in a few days, they are about 200 miles north of Chicago. http://www.hostelshoppe.com/cgi-bin/readitem.pl?Accessory=1016049820
  24. chisixer6

    Cute Q100, 24 V, 328 rpm on 36 V ?

    I have the 24v cutie 100 type and and a 36v controller, run it with a 12s lipo for most of this year, run great. no problems.
  25. chisixer6

    how can I upgrade my 36v 500w brushless motor to run at 48v

    I have a 24v bafang motor, with a 36v controller and used 24v & 36v sla, then switch to 6s Lifepo3(43v) and again I switch to Lipo 12s2p(48v) and loving it. no modification to motor or controller(50v max).
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