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    My Acapulco Giant

    Older non-disc (screw on adapter compatible) Amped bikes kit. 48 volts of (tired) lead. Amped bikes torque arm. Thumb throttle with wired red button as on off switch. I pretty much bought it this way almost a year or so ago. Only a few minor mods since then, mirror, speedometer, brakes, and...
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    Prodeco Electric bikes

    http://www.prodecotech.com/index.html looks sharp, I am considering one. 2yr warranty has me very interested. I can't find anything with LifePo4, dual disk brakes, warranty like that, folding, and 46 lbs. all for about $1k with free shipping. one example supplier I have found so far...
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    Flying bicycle lane

    this will never fly <----see what i did there! (I'm a dork) :wink: http://www.inhabitat.com/2010/01/14/flying-bicycle-lanes-lets-your-soar-above-traffic/
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    36 volt folder going 25-30 mph?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/RAW-ELECTRIC-FOLDING-BICYCLE-BIKE-WITH-36V-BATTERY_W0QQitemZ260525661624QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ca88a1db8 i wish these claims were real! :shock: actually, Im not so sure I would want to go 30mph on one of those! and no suspension either, hard to...
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    You like 3 wheelers?

    take a look at this fella: (be sure to check all his videos out!) u88_KYO1TMU that is pretty damn cool! Its got a Mad Max type of thing going on for it...I dig that! I hope he is member of this forum...I sent him a message either way, to see if he might come tell us more about it! mike
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    Ezip24volt VS. 36vEvGlobal

    I have the 24v Ezip now, but I am considering switching to this: http://slo.craigslist.org/bik/1489409135.html and I was wondering if anyone here has ridden both, and could compare them in speed. Im 70% positive im going to get this, but just wanted to know a bit more about them, good and...
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    My buddy's EV conversion

    Being a big Land Rover fan, he decided to convert his old 1971 Land Rover series II http://adventure-ev.com/ He is not skimping on any parts what so ever! (im so jealous!) :lol: just look at that motor! daaaaaammmmmnn! and dont forget to check out them batteries...oh if i could just sneak...
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    Is this about right?

    Im getting closer (I think) to picking the components for my Ebike. Im considering an Ebikekit rear wheel motor, and a 48 volt battery from Ping. Im about 185lbs, and I only have one long hill going home from work. my work commute is 5 miles one way. It will be placed on a hard tail Mnt bike...
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    "We don't believe in that sort of thing...."

    Since I finally found a buyer for my car, I will have some funds freed up to make the bike I want. I went to one of my LBS today to look for a nice bike to convert as an electric bike. When I told the guy what I wanted it for, he told me "We don't believe in that sort of thing, after all we...
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    Lotus Range Extender Engine

    cant wait to see this in a car! http://www.greencarcongress.com/2009/09/lotus-range-extender.html
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    800 dollar e-bike

    so after looking round and round, i think i have come to a decision on what is next for me. i wanted something simple that a beginner can do, also had to be easy on the wallet, yet had a solid base to start from with possibility of upgrading in the future. i am looking for comfort, with a bit...
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    Does a replaced spoke normally come with a truing?

    I recently had to replace one broken spoke at my LBS. I assumed that a truing would be included, i was wrong. It was 11 dollars, so maybe that is too cheap for the whole deal. my wheel is now horribly lopsided. has anyone had one spoke repaired and a truing done? is this not normally...
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    Trek teamed up with Bionx

    and made some nice looking electric bikes...still pricey (2300-2700), but nice :wink: http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/electric_bikes/# nice for those of us that love the electric biking, but are not too savvy on the whole electric part! :D now to get the wife to agree on how much i...
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    Saudi prince says we are addicts...get used to it.

    he is right...at this time, but i hope we can prove him wrong in the future. http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE5832AV20090904?feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNews
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    New Bionx stuff

    i have not seen these yet, I hope im not duplicate posting. looks like they have a new battery rack, and slim battery or "light" kit option and new SinDrive which says it makes it smoother, and more efficient. but im having a hard time finding out more on this SinDrive. motor look different...
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    NuVinci Bicycle CVT

    it has balls: kVPjhmTThPo i would love to see this on an Ebike
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    Bike Tree

    way cool way to part your bike http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcSD5MsQuVo Im pretty sure my town will not be getting these :cry:
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    My cheap bike

    I know my bike is not a favorite amongst the build it yourselfers here. It lacks top speed, it lacks disc brakes, it lacks real suspension...ect, ect, ect. But I wanted to post picks of it because I am proud. Proud of my bike. It has shown me that i do not NEED a car. It has gotten me to...
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    Hand signals

    I use them, but Im not so sure motorists even know what they mean. I caught a couple drivers that waved back at me. the one that i dont think drivers get is "right turn" left arm 90 degree bend hand up in air. but i must live in a cave. this is new to me for a right turn makes more...
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    tough choice

    i know that decisions like this are heavily dependent on what your personal use is, but im still having a tough time. if you had to pick between this: http://www.electricbikedistributor.com/evd-electric-motorcycle.html or this...
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    How to make Lithium Polymer Batteries for Electric Car

    seems simple enough :wink: MqywKcJ0J2M
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    PI

    i love me a new Ebike! but Im wondering if the shape of this thing is too radical? http://www.youtube.com/user/pimobility kinda cool
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    best ebike video yet

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSvMTifaU2A
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    Cheap Crank motor bike

    i like a lot of things about this bike, but im way to scared that its a cheap china bike. http://www.electricbikedistributor.com/R10_electric_bicycle.html plus i don't know squat about a crank motor set-up. what do you think about this bike? junk? or not bad? it has a lot of the things I am...
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    Found an awesome torque arm

    from Sears...LOL :lol:
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