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    Charger for optibike?

    Hello, Does anyone know where I can find a 36v charger that would fit an Optibike ? Any help is much appreciated.
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    Bad ebay experience?

    I am not sure if this is the right forum, but I thought I should come here and warn people about a battery seller on ebay. His name is Koyochen. I went the cheap route and bought a 36v 10ah lifepo4 battery on ebay from him. When I got the battery, it didn't work. Something was wrong with it. The...
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    eMoto battery?? Need help..

    Hello everyone, I bought a cheap emoto 1.5 ebike on Craigslist but it needs a new battery. I understand it uses 26 volts. Would I be able to use a 36 volt battery with the bike? Will the controller be able to handle 36 volts? Or should I use a 24 volt battery? Thanks.
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    What ever happened to these ebikes?

    What ever happened to the Picycle ebike and Faraday ebike? I remember when I first got into ebiking these were the "next big things", yet I never hear about them nowadays. Did the companies that make them survive?
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    EBIKE LAWS IN TEXAS?

    Does anyone know the ebike laws/regs in Texas? I am going there soon and want to bring my ebike. I cant find the exact law/regulations online. Anyone know?
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    Amped bikes out of business??

    I am trying to get to their website but it appears down. Are they still in business? or is their site simply down? Anyone know? http://www.ampedbikes.com
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    Schwinn World Electric bicycle battery question

    I recently picked up a used Schwinn World Electric bicycle and I would like to replace the battery. Part# BP-L2410EH2 or 7ACCAMBTA. From what I read the battery uses a 29 volt pack. Does anyone know if the bike is compatible with 24 volt or 36 volt batteries? Thanks.
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    Emoto out of business?

    A buddy of mine at work has an Emoto and tried to get a replacement battery from the company. Apparently he has tried calling the E-moto headquarters and emailing the company for days with no one answering back. He thinks they have went out of business and he cannot get a replacement 24V 10ah...
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    Bike Smiths Paying For Positive Reviews??

    I was up late last night researching my next ebike/ build and I came across a guy on ebay who does Prodeco selling. Check this out...
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    Brammo Battery Fire

    I can't post the link at the moment but did anyone else read about Brammo who makes electric motorcycles having a battery fire?
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    Need advice on tires

    Hi everyone, I am in need of some advice of tires. I'm working on a new ebike build and a looking to put on the best tires out there because I ride basically everyday. I'm looking preferably for 26x 1.75 size. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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    What is this electric bike worth?

    I've been looking at the prodeco phantom x electric bike. The bike looks great and it seems to be selling well. I'm wondering how much it is to make given its features? It sells on eBay for $1200
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    Aotema Kits.. Please Help

    Hey All, I am looking for repalcement parts for an Aotema kit. I bought mine last year from wilderness energy but they now are gone. Anyone know where I can get parts for an Aotema kit? Thanks
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    Torque arm

    Hi all, I am working on a new ebike and I am looking for the least expensive option for a torque arm. Any suggestions?
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    Battle between rival ebike companies

    I was browsing Amazon and came across a review of the prodeco technologies bike. The bike looks like a fine bike but has had negative reviews from a rival company. I just think it's terrible that someone would do this. A bad review can sink a small business.. What do you guys think?? Link is...
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    EV Business For Sale

    I found this while looking on ebay. Would you invest if you had the capital? I would. http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAN-DIEGO-ELECTRIC-BIKE-Home-Business-Internet-Sales-/290661493595?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43acc66b5b
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    Would this combination work?

    Hi all. Im looking to use a front wheel 26 inch amped bikes kit with a cruiser bike. Would the rim for the 500 watt kit fit a 26x 2.125 tire size? Thanks
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    What Happened to Wilderness Energy?

    My first ebike kit came from Wilderness Energy last spring. I wanted to make another bike for my brother this winter and it seems they have been out of stock for months. How are they still in business with no product? Anyone know whats going on with them?
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    Money Saved?

    I have been biking to work and back for 9 months now and I have saved about $800 dollars in gas expense how much money have you guys all saved ebiking?
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    Whos going to buy this thing??

    $5,000 for a 24 volt 250 watt motor???? Seriously, how can this thing win an award when the reatail value is insane? We could all build an ebike better than this thing. Geez $5000 really??? http://news.cnet.com/8301-10797_3-20117497-235/ideos-electric-bike-wins-design-competition/
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    Found this on ebay.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/48V-12AH-LITHIUM-BATTERY-PACK-LiNMC-LiFePO4-/300572317556?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45fb819774 48V 12AH. What is better LiNMC or LiFePO4 ?
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    Will selling ebikes sink Menards?

    Hi everyone. I built my own ebike like many of you have. I am seeing these emoto ebikes being sold at Menards and then I wonder. Who is going to fix these them when they break? We all know ebikes have to be repaired at some point. Will Menards have employees dedicated to fixing them? Or just...
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    New Lithium Battery Supplier?

    Hey everyone, I have been looking to upgrade to 48V for my ebike and I came accross this website.. Has anyone purchased from them before, and are they good batteries? They are in the USA which is good for shipping costs. What about support?.. Just want your guys opinion before I buy. Thanks...
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    How far, How much money saved?

    Hey everyone, I have been ebiking now for the last 3 months. Its been a blast. I ride mostly to work and home, but also for fun on the weekends. I have went about 700 miles so far, which probably nothing compared to you guys. My car used to get me 300 miles/ tank and cost $70 to fill up each...
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    Bionx?

    noob here. Whats the deal with Bionx.. Why are there kits so expensive? $1890 for a 350 watt system? http://www.amazon.com/BionX-PL-350-Kit-Pre-Built-Wheel/dp/B0025USB7W
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