New build idea?
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I would consider using a 20-inch wheeled bike, and then buy the Golden Motor Magic Pie 4 in 20-inch. The controller is built into the center of the hubmotor/wheel, so it simplifies the installation and clears up half the clutter.
For a battery, I'd adapt an EGO yard tool 56V battery. I have had an electric mower and weed-wacker from EGO for about 8 years, I have beat the hell out of them, and the battery is still working fine, with about 20% less range. Store batteries at 50%-80% in a cool area (not direct sun) for max life.
You can limit the speed and power with the dashboard.
I typically mow the yard at about 50%-80% fill at the start (per my research). Then I charge to full. Then, I do the weed-wacking and that knocks the charge down to 80% for storing over the week. The electric version of a mower allows me to quietly mow early in the morning, before it gets hot.
Sometimes I charged to full while drinking coffee and checking emails, then mow plus weed-wack to end up at 50%, then store for a week.
For a battery, I'd adapt an EGO yard tool 56V battery. I have had an electric mower and weed-wacker from EGO for about 8 years, I have beat the hell out of them, and the battery is still working fine, with about 20% less range. Store batteries at 50%-80% in a cool area (not direct sun) for max life.
You can limit the speed and power with the dashboard.
I typically mow the yard at about 50%-80% fill at the start (per my research). Then I charge to full. Then, I do the weed-wacking and that knocks the charge down to 80% for storing over the week. The electric version of a mower allows me to quietly mow early in the morning, before it gets hot.
Sometimes I charged to full while drinking coffee and checking emails, then mow plus weed-wack to end up at 50%, then store for a week.
ngant17
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After experimenting with Echo 58v, Greenworks 60v and Ego 56v, I'm leaning toward the Ego battery because it holds its own in the price range for 4-5Ah batteries, also has bigger 7.5 and 10 Ah ones.
I just mounted an Ego on my project 24in dual suspension mountain ebike, and I am currently torture testing it mounted on the extreme end of my rear bike rack. Needs more support to reduce vibration.
I prefer the vertical mount instead of the horizontal mount because the weight of battery in the horizontal position tends to jostle loose and shuts down power to the Bafang motor.
I just mounted an Ego on my project 24in dual suspension mountain ebike, and I am currently torture testing it mounted on the extreme end of my rear bike rack. Needs more support to reduce vibration.
I prefer the vertical mount instead of the horizontal mount because the weight of battery in the horizontal position tends to jostle loose and shuts down power to the Bafang motor.
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Chalo
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You're torture testing your rack, probably more than the battery.ngant17 said:
I'd get a BMX bar or some other handlebar with a crossbar, and mount the battery there. Your grips will keep you informed about how much thrashing it's taking.
