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    2WD (Two-Wheel Drive) FAQ

    Yes, to incur the abuse of the LEO team, especially when they already have their focus on you is annoying to say the least. Most of my current project plans will no doubt cross the line in their minds. Anyway, did order a pair of kits to experiment with 2WD, regen, and electric braking. Winter...
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    Free shipping from Hobbyking today

    I took advantage of the shipping deal and ordered another 12 Zippy compact 7S 4000mAh packs for $20/each a very good deal. Delivery this morning, pretty quick, need to pickup another 50cal ammo box now. Have read many of your posts lately, seems you have been at this Ebike thing for a while...
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    The biggest problem at 25mph+ is rarely discussed resistance

    Very glad I read this thread, as it inspired me to pull out the "tour easy clone" have not used it for about 8 years. Did 3 short rides today up in Michigan, sunny day, seems to be a very efficient ride. Now planning to put a DD hub in the back, as I am now sort of into the regen/electric brake...
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    Endless-sphere Timeline.

    Lets not be hard on safe here, he was on another level, I as well liked the graphs......
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    Streetglider 1.0

    I have seen coroplast fenders before but not a whole enclosure, good job. It would seem you view of traffic would have some serious blind spots, although with the opening behind your head helps some. Good luck with the gearing.
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    modified slingshot trike from 1970's

    Most unsusual looking ride, lots of ground clearance. Looks good and the epoxy on screen idea is pretty simple approach, have to try that as well. That slingshot bike must be a rare find.
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    My Dual Suspension Simple Setup

    Good job on your quick build. The ammo style box may detract from the stealth idea though. Sounds like its working good so far, nothing wrong with a simple approach.
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    2-speed systems (R-D, dog-clutch or derailleur changing)

    Such a broad varity of ideas presented in this thread, it shows that one is willing to go to great lengths to get gearing between the motor and rear wheel. As one living in the flat land hills are pretty small, yet just a 2:1 ratio via derailleur was a plus. On a bicycle a quite gear train is a...
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    Is it difficult to add linear pull brakes to a bike?

    I just weld on brake bosses, Bikestop has them about $1 ea for a bag of 10. Sheldon brown shows a jig design he used, may give you an idea.
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    Golden Motor Build 48v and Beyond!

    That doesn't look like fun. Perfect timing on the camera shot to catch that.
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    Suitable bike frames for 16" rear wheel

    What kind of bikes are out there which use 16-20" rear wheel would be a good choice for rear drive ebike and a 6' tall rider. Links to good candidates would be great, thanks.
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    NuVinci no thanks

    From what I read they don't like to talk much about specifics on efficiency. I believe they have a forum on their web site if I remember correctly, and don't give numbers when asked directly, what they told you is in line with what I have heard others talking about 10-15% loss.
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    Dude, this thing needs a hub motor!

    Which design did you use I looked at several
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    Dude, this thing needs a hub motor!

    I rode to a bike shop 30 miles south of here and did a 5mile test ride on a Catrike and was very much impressed. Stopping, strarting, turning, handling and speed all seemed real good. The only issue I had with it was the tire scrub. On the Schwinn Gladiator, candy apple and the name gladiator...
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    I don't think my current bike is fast enough

    I felt that the 25mph speed was just fine until I started riding with vehicle traffic in commercial areas. I had lots of issues with other drivers, had a 2 liter pop bottle thrown at me because I would not give up the whole lane to a group of 4 kids in a car, they had another lane available but...
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    Linear's brushed lemon

    John, This one is just a poor first cut as the crank is too low, heel drag on corners while pedaling, not bad but there. The paint is literally brushed on as well, not worthy of the paint gun, and the brush is faster, limited tear down required. As my last ride on salty roads took its toll it...
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    Linear's brushed lemon

    This bike was the first LWB bike I made in 07' as it was a poor quality build I made another in 08' so this one was turned into a low cost ebike with a brushed hub motor. I had fun with it, put 300 miles on it in the first 2 weeks, but the performance going up grade was poor. For a winter...
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    5305 @ 215 degree C (420 F)

    Thats pretty warm, was this on the Zippy packs ? If the zippys are ok with you, they must be outstanding, as you really push the gear through the limit. Thats cooking temp!!
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    John's hybrid drive for coast-to-coast attempt

    The Bafang does look good for a light weight assist unit. I did find a thread that gave me most of what I needed to no. It may in fact be to light duty because I still want to operate at a pretty good pace. Sorry about your experience with the device somehow I felt you tested it into the ground...
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    Mid Drive LWB Recumbent using Hub motor

    My learning exercise was in the area was more in the fabrication area as I do not have a machine shop and I had to make due with what I had down stairs in the wood shop. I found that it is a must to make sure gears are concentric on the jack shaft motor side, it is critical to good operation, as...
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    Bafang rear geared brushless test

    Very informative thread on just the information I was looking for. Looking forward to an light weight pedal assist approach with this motor. I see that price info can had by a PM to Knuckles, will have to try that. Best of luck to all
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    Help finding a solution to Bafang gear stripping

    Where do I find this price?
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    "Electric Blue" - 36v Bafang w/Phylion Battery

    Very nice build and write up on the Bafang. As I am interested in this motor I went to Cycle9 to check it out, the TXED/8Fun Front kit, did not see an option for motor only, I'll have to give them a call. Best of luck with your new build, sounds like a nice assist package.
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    John's hybrid drive for coast-to-coast attempt

    John, I see that you have some experience with testing the Bafang geared hub motor. I am interested in how much it can take power wise and as you have burned one out you must have a feel for that. If you get a chance let me know what you think its good for power wise and what ever else you may...
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    Mid Drive LWB Recumbent using Hub motor

    As this was mounted with a single fastner had to be located with welded stops on frame So much for the gear train experiment. It was a learning exercise and did not require the purchase of anything but a couple radial bearings.
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