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  1. J

    Help newbie with some questions. (updated, new ?????)

    O.K., let's try this asking another way........for what I am wanting.......easy cruising......some peddling......Maybe 10 miles at a time will I be O.K. with a 36v 10.4Ah battery? The price difference seems almost double to go to a 20Ah but I don't see the need for extra battery time if it's not...
  2. J

    Help newbie with some questions. (updated, new ?????)

    So do I need to make sure to get anything specific in a battery? It's a 36v 750W kit.
  3. J

    Help newbie with some questions. (updated, new ?????)

    Now to go get a tire....better secure the bag and get the battery ordered.
  4. J

    Help newbie with some questions. (updated, new ?????)

    Thanks.....I was just now messing with that and it's going to work. (I'm sure I will have plenty more questions).
  5. J

    Help newbie with some questions. (updated, new ?????)

    Wheel arrived today.....(I waited to order a battery until I saw if this would work). The rim fits well. I may have to make some adjustments to the brakes. The rim is quite a bit wider than the original rim which is good since it fits. The bike needed bigger tires. I'll have to simply fit a...
  6. J

    Help newbie with some questions. (updated, new ?????)

    Bikes are here. Appear to be 100mm front drop outs. Busy tomorrow but I'll continue later in the week.
  7. J

    Help newbie with some questions. (updated, new ?????)

    Yes, thank you. I am going to wait until they arrive before purchasing. I am sure that it is better. :D Our use will be very lightweight. Both in our 50's and less than 170 lbs. I considered the rack which in part is why I thought going 36v would be better. 15-20 mph and probably never...
  8. J

    Help newbie with some questions. (updated, new ?????)

    O.K. After considering many things.......(and the wife saying she would like one also) I ordered two of these (because as I said above, I got them for basically nothing and they fit our planned use as I'll explain) I plan on converting one at first to see how it goes and change the next...
  9. J

    VW 'Volkswagen Uses Software to increase Pollution'

    I just noticed you were in Australia. Yes other parts of the world do get some cool vehicles we never see here. I would have loved to have got my hands on the short lived Peugeot hybrid/diesel. I am not familiar with what all is available in your side of the world. My DSG has been great. I...
  10. J

    VW 'Volkswagen Uses Software to increase Pollution'

    On average diesels got better mpg than advertised. They weren't as clean as advertised. I think mine was rated 29/39. It was nothing to get into the 40's. High 30's as an average. If I really, really tried, near 50 on the highway.
  11. J

    VW 'Volkswagen Uses Software to increase Pollution'

    Yes, it's all been through the courts and approved. $20,200 for a 2012 with 80,000 miles. I won't actually get to turn it in until November. I've been a fan of VW since the early 80's. I bought my first diesel in 1983. I've had Jetta's, Buses, Rabbits, Dashers etc. I sold them new from 1987...
  12. J

    VW 'Volkswagen Uses Software to increase Pollution'

    I have a 2012 VW JSW TDI. It's been a great car. Almost 80,000 miles and I've done nothing to it. One of the best driving cars I've ever owned. I'd still drive it but with what they are offering, I''m selling. I didn't file any lawsuits but if they want to pay me far more than it's worth, well...
  13. J

    Help newbie with some questions. (updated, new ?????)

    Thank you, you've been a lot of help. This is all new to me and so many things I haven't considered even with trying to read as much as I can. How is a front drive with handling? I would think with absolutely NO experience that it might be squirrely.
  14. J

    Help newbie with some questions. (updated, new ?????)

    Thank you..........I'm not sure I could even get the drop out size......It's seems these are pretty standard in size. I've seen (far cheaper) very similar bikes. As I explained though, I'm not really actually even paying for it. VW has a 26 inch beach bike but it's a single speed. Surely...
  15. J

    Help newbie with some questions. (updated, new ?????)

    SO a change in possible plans.........I have a VW TDI and if you have been paying attention you know the deal. I have a $500 dealer card I need to spend. I was considering buying this. (I also get 20% off that price) https://www.drivergear.vw.com/Product/Folding-Bike-DRG017145-13323.htm...
  16. J

    Help newbie with some questions. (updated, new ?????)

    Thanks.......the drop out thing is something I didn't consider and the type of advice I am looking for. If I find a standard frame multi speed bike I have no problem with that but that adds other complications does it not? I have no problem peddling to start off. I have no problem with...
  17. J

    Help newbie with some questions. (updated, new ?????)

    O.K., here goes.......I plan on building my own eBike. This seems the easiest way for me to grasp all of this. Ill do as instructed........ I'm 55, 5 foot 10 and appx 165 lbs. In relatively good physical shape. My main concern is simplicity. I'll pay extra to get simple. I hope to keep my...
  18. J

    How to get the proper advice, read before asking

    This is my first post and I just want to add that this post was pretty helpful as a place to start. I am new to this and I still am not wrapped around all of it but this has helped. It does lead to other questions and I will created a separate post to ask it as soon as I read a good bit more...
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