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    What is the hottest part of this controller?

    Does Anyone know what the hottest part of the controller is? I bought a digital LCD thermometer like this! right now I have it placed inside the controller next to this black box and I'm getting 30C readings here is a better photo of my I zip 24v controller for my 450W motor. Where should I...
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    VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE!

    E-bikes don’t belong on trails and pathways, Do you think e-bikes should be licensed? lets kill this poll. http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2013/02/28/star-editorial-e-bikes-dont-belong-on-trails-and-pathways/
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    Beat The HEAT!

    Temperature gauge, Temperature Monitor, Digital thermometer, Thermal readers what ever you want to call them, I would like to buy one. I did some searches here with not much help. --- What temperature range should i be looking for in one of these devices? --- Is there a one out there with...
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    Six Ways To Kill A Cyclist

    During a short ride on Saturday afternoon, I had cars honk at me, rev their engines at me, and pass me within inches. So, for the benefit of those who really want to bag a big one this summer, here are a few (completely facetious) tips from your prey: 1. Hit them with your car...
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    To fuse or not to fuse?

    Does a fuse 1. Protect the controller form the battery? or 2. Protect the battery from the controller?
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    AIR FREE TIRES???

    - Have any of you guys heard of airless tires? - Do you know of anyone using them? - I think it would be a good investment, well for the rear tire at least considering it takes forever to change a flat tire with a non hub motor. http://www.greentyre.co.uk/26inch.html or this site too...
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    Does an over volted izip need a throttle upgrade?

    I'm upgrading my Izip from 24V to 36V I've done the research. 2007 model 450w motor can take it! 2007 stock izip controller caps say they can handle 63V! (lol not sure why, because that would blow up the motor) The question i have is? I was looking a throttles on Ebay, and a lot of them say...
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    Should I lube my izip motor?

    I have a United Motor MY1018Z 450W 24V mounted on my 2007 Izip. Iknow it has a gear reduction system built into it. Should I be opening it up and adding lubricant, or is it maintenance free?
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    Wire sizes

    just doing some wire research, thought I would share what i found with those who don't know yet. --is it really important to use silicon wire? --what type of wire are you using? --Where do you get it? --at what cost?
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    building my own bike light budget $50

    I attempting to build my own trail head light (not for street use as it would be way to bright.) I ride early in the morning on these trails, like 4am so there is only wildlife on the trail ( dear, raccoon, fox, rabbits ) no people. Does this look like it might work? 36V 15AH PING to...
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    Canadian tire 2007 schwinn izip electric bike 250 or 450

    Here is some statistical data on the (United motor MY1018Z motor) a 250W, and a 450W at two different voltages correction Oops, my bad.... I thought it was a chart of TWO MOTORS at different voltages. Its actually FOUR MOTORS at different voltages.... 24V (what im currently running) and a...
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    Izip battery pack confusion

    My 24V sla battery pack has an on off switch on the side. Its pretty simple, When switched on there is power to the bike. When switched off there is no power to the bike. But when I hook up my voltmeter, there is power whether the switch is on or off. Why?
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    First post for me and my IZIP!

    Might be a stupid question, but If I up grade to 36V15AH sun-thing28 from a 24V12AH SLA pack and I set the throttle at 2/3 am I only using 24V?
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