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    Sun Trike 20 MPH

    I am 77. Been pedaling a Sun traditional for 8 years. About 5-6 years without electric, and 2-3 years with a 1200 watt front hub and a 52 volt 20 amp hour battery. Have always run dogs alongside it. Currently running 3 or more dogs, one or two at a time. Sometimes one dog off leash. It is...
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    I Am Buying A Kit For My Trike

    Those hard rubber tires are a hard ride. I think I need a shock absorbing seat post. Maybe.
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    I Am Buying A Kit For My Trike

    I used advice from many of you, and I got my trike set up. For less than $1,000 I got an Ebikling 1200 watt front hub, and a 52 volt 19.6 amp hour battery. My grandson helped me install it and I figured out how to set the computer up. It took me a couple weeks of riding, learning, and playing...
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    Cloud 9 Seat

    Someone in here recommended a Cloud 9 seat. I bought one. It squeaks and creaks with every pedal stroke. Loudly, like something is broken. Plus, there is no way to adjust it so it is comfortable. I could just as well burned the $30 and rolled down a flight of wooden steps. i am going to...
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    Ebike Conversions Breaking Forks

    When you say two torque arms, do you mean one on each side, or two on each side. Logic tells me you mean one on each side. Fear suggests two on each side. It bothers me that Leaf is selling me a hub kit and not mentioning the need for torque arms. I am really fortunate to have wandered into...
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    Ebike Conversions Breaking Forks

    I meant: What are they doing when the forks fail? Is is natural attrition from gradual accumulated stress, or more often some incident of highly over stressed forks. I have the torque arm dynamics well thought out. I even have a really good plan for keeping axel nuts from gradually working...
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    Ebike Conversions Breaking Forks

    What are people doing with their bikes when hubs rotate out?
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    I Am Buying A Kit For My Trike

    This is the setup I am looking at: This 24 inch 48V / 52V 500W front hub motor electric bike conversion kit combines the full E-bike technology: direct drive Brushless Geared high torque hub Motor to change almost every bicycle into a personal electric bike. Save energy, protect environment and...
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    I Am Buying A Kit For My Trike

    I feel like I have learned enough in just the last couple weeks to become dangerous. I have everything lined up, but one critical question has question risen. Will a 500 watt 48/52 volt hub rated at 17 mph max and 17 amp max(no reverse) with a 52 volt 20 amp battery serve me just as well...
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    Is This Right?

    I am new to this, and I am learning. So, I try to ignore your hostile negativity and look at the content of what you are saying. I have found better teachers in here. Grin torque arms are not in stock. If you had read my initial post in here, you would understand that I plan to set the...
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    Is This Right?

    I was looking at the GRIN pics Wrong.
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    I Am Buying A Kit For My Trike

    5 years from now I would be 79. My body is warning me not to try to make 80. I can't order tires until I measure the interior width of the wheel they send me. Apparently 1.75 comes in three widths.
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    I Am Buying A Kit For My Trike

    This video really helped me see the dynamics of a torque arm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROB3OxRwLoQ I am getting everything lined up and ordering in a frenzy this after noon. grin doesn't have the torque arm I want in stock, but after watching a few videos, am going to just get a...
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    I Am Buying A Kit For My Trike

    I am looking at Could 9 this morning. I finalIy feel like I am ready to order everything! just contemplating tires. The tires on the trike are old. Not used that much, just old. I bought got the trike after it sat in a man's garage for a couple years. He was a huge guy and lived on top of...
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    I Am Buying A Kit For My Trike

    Thank you. Most of my routine use will be jogging my dog around town. and my goal has always been to get completely around town(3 miles) without using my brakes one time. I've done it many times. Cars get in the way. Maybe a a couple times a month, I will go into Iowa City. I cannot see me...
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    I Am Buying A Kit For My Trike

    I think I have found it. Leaf has responded to me. This is the motor: https://www.leafbike.com/products/diy-bike-conversion-kit/24-inch-48v-52v-1500w-front-hub-motor-bike-conversion-kit-1072.html He will set it up for the max speed I want. I am going with 20 mph, assuming that I will be...
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    I Am Buying A Kit For My Trike

    Thanks! Especially for the link that shows what a torque arm is supposed to prevent. Seeing it is better than reading about it. I think I am a two torque arm guy. I am learning a lot from you folks!
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    I Am Buying A Kit For My Trike

    My tricycle is hard to pedal even with the 5 speed hub I put on it. I do not need any extra weight or drag. If Leaf will sell me a "slow wind" will that 500 watt geared hub do the job on the few hills I have? I woke up thinking about the 265-325 rpm. Seems too fast! BUT! The 265 rpm is...
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    I Am Buying A Kit For My Trike

    I had zeroed in on this guys. I emailed hem. they told me to find one of their local dealers. Their "local dealers" are a 1,000 miles away from me. I had watched another site that has Phoenix kits that looked good. i sent an email with my phone number. A man called me Sunday afternoon and...
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    I Am Buying A Kit For My Trike

    Is there a consensus opinion on the size of hub and battery I need to meet my needs? I am looking at you folks as the professionals. Already, I know more than before coming here, but now, I am just confused. I expect that I am generally going to get fractions of what sellers promise. I am...
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    I Am Buying A Kit For My Trike

    I have a few hills, and one long steep one. My Sun Trike is hard to pedal. I can't stand up and pedal! It is ALL with my legs. Very little body weight. I don't want to regret being underpowered. Years back I had an electric scooter to buzz around my little town, and it was very disappointing.
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    I Am Buying A Kit For My Trike

    I believe you guys! I remember going down a hill that I struggled hard to top, and it was scary! Yes, I am at the age where injury is a fear. I am more durable than most at my age, but I've noticed that I have even slowed down with my Helix! I worry about deer bouncing out in front of me. I...
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    I Am Buying A Kit For My Trike

    Miami Sun Trike. I want 20 mph, slightly plus. I may never ride it that fast, but I want it available. I've been pedaling this anchor for years. I am 74 years old, I just can't do it the same anymore. Mounting and dismounting is the issue cause by physical incapacities. To get to my VA...
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