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  1. mvadventure

    Pedego Customer Service

    My battery wasn’t part of the recall, the odometer is part of the electronic control mounted on the handlebars, it the on off, headlight switch, pedal assist mode and throttle, it has total and trip mileage
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    Pedego Customer Service

    I've been a little lax on Endless Sphere lately, life interferes. My Pedego Interceptor is now 4 1/2 years old and has, according to a broken odometer, about 5K miles on it. It's on it's third rear tire, second shifter and now a brand new computer/control panel. On weeks when there isn't time...
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    Pedego Interceptor

    For what it's worth: The Federal law normally trumps local laws and I carry a copy of both the Federal and State of Florida laws on my bike. That said I've been riding Electric Bikes for twenty years way back when friction drive was the way to go, later with 48volts of SLA batteries in...
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    Front or Rear Motor Preferences?

    Having had both, a front wheel Crystalyte 48 volt 1000 watt motor with batteries over the rear wheel on a Boss brand cruiser and now a Pedego Interceptor with a 500 watt motor on the rear wheel with the lithium batteries behind the seat I appreciate the differences in ride and handling. I find...
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    My experience with "leafbike" electric bike kit

    Nothing like chiming in on an old post. A long time ago when I decided to ditch my front wheel friction drive 12 volt motor (cannot remember the name of it and am too lazy to look up old posts) I spent a lot of time deciding on what to replace it with. Back then choices were no where near as...
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    Dark Cloud over the Idyllic World of 'Top Gear'

    Top Gear, the BBC version, allowed many gear heads the opportunity to see the extreme high end sports cars put through their paces. Getting to watch a Bugatti, a McLaren, the Ferraris, Lambos, etc., which are beyond the pocket books of the average man go around the track at the hands of any of...
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    Pedego 2014 City Commuter Review

    My local dealer (Island Life, St. Augustine) delivered and installed the new shifter on the right hand side last week and it is a vast improvement. Couple the shifter with the dealer provided tune up and I have a brand new bike. One of the major advantages of my Interceptor over my Trek hybrid...
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    Pedego 2014 City Commuter Review

    I'm a bit disappointed you didn't enjoy your Pedago and suffered problems. I bought a Pedago Interceptor last May and it has been trouble free with the exception of a broken shift mechanism which the dealer replaced promptly and it just broke again but Pedago has changed brands and style so...
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    Pedego City Commuter review

    I came across the battery problem on the Pedego website and went through the procedure listed on the web site. I purchased my bike in May of 2014 so felt it was probably a waste of time but taking no chances I followed it through including the removal of the battery case. Mine wasn't one on...
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    Friction drive haters gather here: its been done

    Hopefully the pic will download properly. Recently my Rolls Royce Club (Yes, Virginia, there are such things) visited a local auto museum where we viewed some fantastic and amazing automobiles. After we left the museum proper and visited the workshop I noticed two brand new old stock EV...
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    Friction drive haters gather here: its been done

    Friction drive is alive and well. Z.A.P. (zero air pollution) brand is still being made and sold and it works. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ZAP-SX-Electric-Bike-Kit-power-up-your-bike-and-go-green-/111089023346 About 18 years ago, or so, I bought one and installed it on my beach bike. Since it was...
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    What is Holding E-Bikes Back

    This started as a great topic but has gotten a bit off track. To address the question however, IMHO, is somewhat multi faceted. There is a definite lack of e-bike dealers and while brands of dependable e-bikes are certainly out there, prices of those bikes are quite capable of presenting some...
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    We are a special bunch.. on ES..

    What a great thread. YPedal has been an inspiration to me and provided essential assistance to me in times of need more then once. In a way I totally agree with the idea of folks not wanting to build their own ebikes, having done so I realize the amount of effort and thinking outside the box...
  14. mvadventure

    Pedego City Commuter review

    Probably the bike seems faster with the new tires is simply because they have a larger diameter and your speedo is set for the smaller tire. A difference of an inch diameter makes a difference in the reading. Reading the manual that came with my bike there doesn't seem to be much difference in...
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    florida ebike law

    I've been riding ebikes in Florida for at least fifteen years starting with a ZAP friction motor and various configurations of hub motors and large bulky battery packs that were anything but stealth and capable of 30+ mph without incident. But when traveling on roadways using the bike lane did...
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    Orphan BC0-4808BL BMS Charger ?

    OLD BC0-4808BL BMS Charger ?? Sent: Tue Apr 08, 2014 7:46 am From: danpatgal To: mvadventure Hi ... I'm wondering if you can help me. It looks like you used a charger model BC0-4808BL (of Chinese origin) for your lithium pack. I have a similar (or the same) charger and am trying to figure...
  17. mvadventure

    Pedego City Commuter review

    Re the seat post: Remove the seat post and look at the bottom of the tube. You'll find the spring is adjustable using one of the allen wrenches supplied in your tool kit. From the factory it's set to very soft and experimenting with a turn or three will likely find your comfort spot. Re the...
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    Pedego City Commuter review

    One more update on my Pedego Interceptor: With a few more miles on it and a couple of adjustments to the seat the bike is simply getting better. The pedal assist mode has five settings with the first one being very light and the fifth one quite capable of 17 MPH with normal pedaling but...
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    Ebike suggestions

    Regardless of which bike or motor/battery combination you choose please be advised of state and federal regulations about the operation of a e-bike. A handy look at the federal regs is provided http://www.x-tremescooters.com/techdocs/adobe/e-bicycle-fed-regulation.pdf My commuting days are long...
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    Pedego City Commuter review

    Sunday was a 34 mile round trip ride with about 40% battery left after hauling my 250 Lbs in pedal assist mode averaging 14 MPH on the first half and 16-17 on the return, flat road, 80% bike path) moderate wind from the east (which is sideways on this N/S trip). For the last 1/4 mile I put it...
  21. mvadventure

    Pedego City Commuter review

    It's been great reading the ongoing review of the city commuter. I built my first ebike about ten/eleven years ago by converting a Jamis Boss beach cruiser with an Crystalyte 1000 watt front motor and with the 48 volt lead acid batteries. This made for a HEAVY bike with relatively short range...
  22. mvadventure

    Foxx Batteries, 3 1/2 years later

    My eagerly awaited 48 volt 20 AH Foxx LiPo's battery pack arrived after Thanksgiving in 2007 and I was a proud parent. The factory BMS quit a couple of months later but Zane at Foxx sent me a new charger with built in BMS and directions, and wire, to reconfigure and all went well for a couple...
  23. mvadventure

    24 Pin connector, disassembly

    Good ol ypedal, the Canadian comes through again. I will try this first thing in the morning. It seems so simple now you've explained it. Then again I'm sure Einstein thought his theory was simple too. Thanks again. Mike
  24. mvadventure

    24 Pin connector, disassembly

    Because I wasn't paying attention and didn't want to get off the bike I attempted to zip up the little compartment on top of my battery pack that keeps the male end of my 24 pin connector out of the weather. Since I have zipped up this little compartment countless times it amazed me, frightened...
  25. mvadventure

    X5304 chugs once when controller turned on, But doesn't move

    A few years ago (I just checked my posts but failed to check the date) getting caught in the rain drowned my 5304 and controller. I wound up ordering a new 5304 and controller from Electric Rider but while I was waiting on everything to arrive I followed the directions for trouble shooting that...
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