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    Hi-power cycles Anyone have experience with them

    I've had one of their more powerful bikes for a couple of years now. You can see my posts on it around here somewhere. It's had some problems but once we got the kinks ironed out, I've enjoyed owning it and riding it. High powered Electric Bikes are complicated and problematic by their very...
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    Having Some Problems with My Falco 500 Watt Kit...

    You also will need to download the software and have a Windows capable machine available. I ended up having to load Windows on my Mac with Parallels. The easiest thing is to call Falco and they'll walk you through it.
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    Hi-power cycles Anyone have experience with them

    I ended up buying a 5000 watt turn key bike from them since I posted previously. This is my second Summer riding it and it's been great.
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    What Brand/Model Tires do you use on your Electric Bike?

    Lots of great suggestions here and many I wasn't previously aware of. I've decided to go with 2.15 Schwalbe Big Bens for my next set. I think they are the best compromise for my riding style. Thank you all for the advice, it is much appreciated and I hope some other folks found the thread useful...
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    What Brand/Model Tires do you use on your Electric Bike?

    Thoughts on the differences between the Big Apple and the Big Ben? Its one of Schwalbe's "e-bike Rated Tires. Is it a bit more robust? Schwalbe e-bike rated Tires: http://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/e-bikes
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    What Brand/Model Tires do you use on your Electric Bike?

    Hey Guys. Looking for a recommendation for new Tires for my Electric Bike and I'm curious what you guys are using. My rims are 26" and it's a full suspension Mtn. Bike Frame. I've been using Kenda Slant Sixes, but I really don't need a Knobbie (I ride mostly street) and they are wearing out...
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    What's Better? Use up more Ah's or Charge more often?

    I think I could do it with Voltage. I know about what Voltage my pack will be at with about 80% charge and I do recall them saying it was okay not to charge the pack fully every time. How often should one balance the Pack?
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    What's the current maximum speed for electrical pedal bike?

    Schlumpf drive for the win. They'll pedal up to 50 mph.
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    Fixing a flat on a hub motor is easier than you think

    Now if we can figure out a way to change the TIRE without removing the rim we'll really have something good. ;)
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    What's Better? Use up more Ah's or Charge more often?

    It's technically an 86V battery as I understand it. The old ones had a split pak with 12 in each (24 total), and a double charger. The single Paks are 4 less volts and one less cell (23 total), but are supposedly more reliable with the single BMS and a single Charger.
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    What's Better? Use up more Ah's or Charge more often?

    As far as I know, they're using Samsung. 23 cells in series. Yeah, pricey as all hell.
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    What's Better? Use up more Ah's or Charge more often?

    Sure: http://www.hi-powercycles.com/new-hpc-elite-90v-13ah-li-nmc-ultra-high-performance-battery/ It uses Samsung Cells as far as I know. The link has the full specs. The Charger says 96.6V but It tops out at 96V and they told me it was within spec.
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    What's Better? Use up more Ah's or Charge more often?

    I did mention it, but it got kind of buried. The Pack is 96.6V at full charge but the Charger typically tops out around 96V or so.
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    What's Better? Use up more Ah's or Charge more often?

    I like the idea of that. Do you have a link to the specific charger? I'd like to check it out.
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    What's Better? Use up more Ah's or Charge more often?

    Yep. It's a Prebuilt. Came with a BMS, and it's own Charger. They told me it would balance the pack at the end of the charging cycle.
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    What's Better? Use up more Ah's or Charge more often?

    I'm intrigued. How do you stop the charger at 85%? Doesn't the charger have to balance the pack after the charge cycle? How would it do that if you stop the charger early? I'm not questioning, I just don't know. Do you just kind of keep an eye on it and stop it at a certain Voltage? ETA: My...
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    What's Better? Use up more Ah's or Charge more often?

    Thanks everyone for all the replies. It seems clear that using less of the total capacity and charging more often is the way to go. I'll take her twice (use 7 Ah) and then charge it after every second use That's certainly doable. I appreciate the advice. These batteries aren't cheap and I'd...
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    What's Better? Use up more Ah's or Charge more often?

    I actually already have the battery and it's 13.5 Ah. I'm just wondering what is the best way to prolong it's life. Use less of it's capacity with more charging cycles or use more of it's capacity with less charging cycles. There seems to be some debate about which is healthier for the battery.
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    What's Better? Use up more Ah's or Charge more often?

    I have a question about my Battery. It takes me 3.5 Ah to get to work and back. Three trips would be 10.5 Amp Hour out of 13.5. which is right under 80%. If I go twice it would only use about 7 Amp Hours out of 13.5 but would require charging it more often. My question is, what’s better for...
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    Falco e-Motors

    Come on guys. Do we really need to do this every time. It's Marketing Fluff. Anyone with a brain gets that. Let's not be rude to the guests, lest we have no guests to be rude to. ;)
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    Falco e-Motors

    The Liquid Cooled motor is intriguing. With the controller in the motor it could definitely use some extra cooling. I know my 500 watt system gets pretty hot in the Summer. That is a great idea. Is it available now?
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    E-S Stealth Electric Bike Owners

    Those are the infamous Sondors e-bikes. Crowdfunded project that went viral. Google Sondors e-bike and you'll get all you'd ever want to know.
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    E-S Stealth Electric Bike Owners

    Have not ordered one. I am just in research mode. I already have a high power bike from a kit, but was looking for something a little more refined with local dealer support. The local dealer told me they only have 4 black ones available for all of the US. If you want a Red one? Forget it until...
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    E-S Stealth Electric Bike Owners

    Thank you! How is the shifting done? Is it a handlebar mounted shifter like a regular derailleur? Is it pretty smooth? I've never ridden a bike with that particular gearbox before and I appreciate the first hand experience.
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    E-S Stealth Electric Bike Owners

    I'm curious about the gearbox on the B52's. How fast can you get up to before you run out of Pedal power? Can you still pedal at fairly high speeds, or do they spin out pretty quickly?
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