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    Fusin Motors /WorldWide Electric Bikes 48V 10AH Kit Review

    The Basics: Kit included 26” front wheel with hub motor (500W Nominal, almost 1000 Peak) LED automatic headlamp with battery indicators & shutoff key LiFePo4 48V 10Ah battery pack Motor & regenerative braking controller Rack for the above Charger Horn 3 Gear switch Brake levers...
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    Wrench as torque arm, box end on nut or open end on axle?

    I've been reading up about how people use wrenches as torque arms for front hub motors. Seems there are 2 schools of thought on how to do this. School 1: Box wrench on axle nut reasons: Box end won't come off nut, is fairly secure once tightly hose-clamped to fork. School 2: Open end on...
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    Worldwide Electric Bikes/Fusin Motors Kit On The Way

    There's been some talk here lately about the new kit from fusin motors, with the low/med/high setting among other things. Louis (fusin motors) and Steve (worldwide electric bikes) have been kind enough to supply me with a discounted kit, in return for a review and any input I could give them on...
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    Podcasts?

    When I was heavily into flying R/C, I did a lot of my learning listening to podcasts while riding my bike. Does anyone know of any e-bike podcasts? If not, one of you guru's should consider making one. If the RC world is any comparison, you won't make a killing, but ads on your site will...
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    Had My first E-Bike Ride Today

    Well, I had the opportunity to ride an E-Bike today. It was a generic steel Wal-Mart rigid 15 speed. Clyte 408 motor, Clyte 40A controller and a 48V 20Ah Ping LiFePo4. In a word… wow. Actually, WOW! The thing was awesome. For a direct drive motor the resistance was not nearly as bad...
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    408 Clyte compared to Aotema?

    I’m going to have the opportunity to take a spin on a 48V Clyte 408 w/ a 40A controller & a 48V 20Ah LiFePo4 tonight (Thanks Bill!!!). I’m wondering how this compares to the hightekbikes hub (Aotema) that I’ve been looking at? The Hitek kit is a nominally 750W (1200W peak)...
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    Need Help Choosing Components for First E-Bike Kit

    Hi, New to the forum and thinking about building my first electric bike. This post is going to be somewhat lengthy, as I figure it’s best to get all the info out there so people know what I’m trying to get at and what my requirements are. First, my skills. I’m an avid...
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