Recent content by kafka-cloud

I have a 48v 15Ah. I use a nice pelican case, with a little hole for the wire. The battery is fixed via bolt that I screw unscrew to mount unmount... also there is some foam on all side to help lessen vibration and cushion fall (if that happens)...

Hello, I am on the verge of installing two front magicshine lamp through a DC-DC converter (ebikes.ca 12V). I am wondering if the DC-DC converter will suck energy if the headlight are not plugged? If there is a vampire current being drawn (with significance) I would have to mount the...

I think it is funny to see what people say in these articles: http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/08/smart-electric-bike-goes-into-production.html One charge from the 400-Wh lithium-ion battery can go for over 100 kilometers, but if the rider runs out of juice halfway through the ride, it...

I got myself a pair of schwalbe ice spiker for the winter. Although I did speak with a 20 years + bike which bikes al year round for most of these. He said that The wider tire have a lot of flotation. He would recommend something like the nordic spike continental on 700x42 because of...

I have been looking at a new bike for sometime to find the perfect fit for cummuting and ebiking. i.e. comfortable city bike with some disc brake and suitable for carrying stuff around. Recently I found a 2012 preview of the kona MinUte, I thought i would share since this seems to be a good...

Resurrection happens, when doing search instead of creating new topics ;) I am actually starting to research a new bike instead of a rear rack ;) The Kona MinUte seems pretty cool. Cheers

Cool concept =)

For your bike, If the 75mph 15mile range is not a requirement: I too am looking in the next couple of year to make a pedalling performance bike with some power assist just to pass up all spandex club with their 5000$ bikes. For more pedalling, I agree that you would need a geared motor I...

I decided to run my Norco six summer commuter for the winter. build thread: http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=26835 I purchased some schwalbe ice spiker studded tire. Price was reasonable (compared to lbs) at chainreactioncycle. There was a thread comparing these to nokians...

MadRhino, I have the same bike... I am just not certain I would use it for winter... all the slush and other things that could damage suspension and all the other parts... I also have a feeling that a front wheel drive would actually drive better in the snow/slush. I am not sure if I would...

Hello, I am slowly planning a winter commuter build. Here in Canada, we get a few feet of snow every year and temperature can go up to 0 Farhenheit (-40 celsius). Normally we have a -10 celsius to -20 celsius on average. I am wondering if there is a style of bike which would be safer or...

Hello, I am wondering if anyone has tried different propulsion system for snowy conditions. Like a snowmobile chain with a ski in front or other contraptions? Example, an electric snow-mo-bike? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBd-uVwG0jc I am really hooked on my ebike and would like to see...

I am currently looking to try out a freeload rear tour rack. It attached on the rear triangle and so is full suspension and rear disc compatible. http://www.freeload.co.nz/pages/9/Products Somewhat expensive, but could be exactly what I am looking for.

I am using a 9c 500w watt motor with a 20amp controller and a 48v 15A ping battery. At 20AMp, the motor generates about 960W (according to CA). I go at around 28-30 miles per hours on the flat or downhill. My range at 20Amp is approximatively 20 miles. However at 10Amp, the motor generates...

Did some more upgrade this week after a nice 50% off at the LBS. Upgraded the front brake to 203mm rotor and avid juicy 3 hydro brake. Also got some super thick DH tube and michelin city slick tire. They are also inflatable to 87 psi, which will help a lot with rolling resistance. And much...