Recent content by Joecool

Yeah I’m a realist I don’t expect to double my runtime and acceleration and speed just by doubling the batteries capacity. The only reason I’m suggesting that it will be better is because the manufacture clearly states to run it at 72V 20A minimum. Thanks again for the insight.

Thanks for the fast reply guys. Yes the batteries are getting a little warm that’s what made me think of using a bigger connector for less resistance. You’re right xt90 connectors are cheap and I have plenty of them. The batteries sit on top of the rear bike rack with Velcro and battery straps...

I have a mongoose dolomite fat tire bike and I replaced the rear wheel with a 72 V 3 kW motor hub. It is awesome. Has plenty of torque off road and a good top speed of about 44.9 mph. I'm only using 3 multistar 6s 10a 10c lipos wired in series For 72 volts and I'm using XT 60 connectors. Going...

My latest build is a 72 V 3000 W rear hub motor and controller. The axles on this monster are 16 mm. I can't seem to find any 16 mm torque arms anywhere on line. Are any of you guys that are running a high powered system fabricating you're own 16mm torque arms? If you bought 16mm torque arms...

My rear drop outs are 190mm. The rear hub motor axle is 170mm. What is the best way to shorten, tighten, narrow the rear drop outs 20mm? Im guessing to use washers are evenly tighten the axle nuts back and forth? Frame is steel so bringing it in an inch shouldnt be a problem right?

I recently bought a Mongoose Fat Tire Dolomite bike for a rear hub conversion. Im having a problem finding a rear hub motor that has long enough axles. The rear dropouts on the Dolomite are 190mm. Ive heard from some on here that you can push the frame in a bit to make it fit a 170mm axle...

Thanks for the advice. How many mm are the dropouts of your fatbike and how long are the rear hub motors axle? My Mongoose Dolomite rear drop outs are 190.5mm. I cant seem to find a rear hub motor that has long enough axles? I cant seem to find The Mxus rear hub that you have locally or in...

Maybe its me since I come from a long lineage in RC. Ive been using lipos for a long long time. The biggest I have are 6s 13A 35C(supposedly) and 6s 10A 10C. These batteries are dirt cheap thru Hobbyking. I paid $50 per 6s 10A 10C lipo a few months ago and bought 6. For 300.00 bucks I cant...

Just got a 26" Mongoose Dolomite Fat Tire Bike for my next build. Going to use a Luna Cycle 72v 3kw or 72v 7.5kw Cyclone mid drive, OR a 72v 3kw rear hub. What do you think is better suited for off road, a mid drive or rear hub?

This is probably going to be one of the dumbest questions posted on endless sphere today. If you are using a mid drive motor in your E bike, when you change your gearing while you are moving along, does that change the gear ratio going to the mid drive motor? I’ve built several rear hub E bikes...

I just finished my first e bike build using a 48V 1500W rear hub. Im 6'4'', weigh 205 pounds and it will pull me up some big hills off road and on. However, I want more power. Something in the 3-5kw should do the trick. Have anyone of you guys used a fat tire bike for an e bike? I dont care...

Wow congrats and awesome thread. Im in the process of configuring mine also. Im not rich and this will be my most expensive auto purchase by a large margin. I deliver for a restaurant. I also put about 30K a year. Im a little concerned by this form regarding using a Tesla model 3 for work...

Wow, you guys have charts and data, excellent. Ferro fluid, never heard of that before for over volting a motor, thats awesome! Thats why I love and post on forms like this, I always learn something. As I stated earlier, I got rid of the derailleur and chain all together. Im 6'4 and about...

For anyone building their first ebike, its a relative cheap and painless process. Ive since removed the gearing from the bike as well as the chain. I didnt have to connect the PAS or the speed limiter. Rides great off road and on road. Im 6'4 and 195 lbs and it tops out at about 35 mph on...

Haha I hear ya. I actually have the opposite problem. I have a high metabolism and have trouble putting weight on. People say the older you get the slower your metabolism but I would argue that also since Im in my 40s. Im 6'4 and 195 lbs and still wear the same size pants when I was in high...