New to E-Bike technology advice needed.

[neiltoe]

I have had a busy last few days. I am gonna just calm down for now on the eBike thinking. I will wait until I have the funds to start reading up again.

[Tommy L]

I have had a busy last few days. I am gonna just calm down for now on the eBike thinking. I will wait until I have the funds to start reading up again.

Never stop reading here! If you keep reading, you will have enough knowledge when you have monies to do a purchase \

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[neiltoe]

Thanks for the advice again. I am spending more time reading and learning. I really would like to improve my current bike.

The only thing that I really dislike about my bike is that it won't climb a mild grade without resetting. I have to stop and turn it off and on again. This does get annoying. I really am not too concerned about going faster I just want a more reliable ride.

I was wondering if anyone could help me understand some things. What is causing my current Currie configuration to shut down when under load? Is it the controller just being protective? Is it the motor itself? What is a solution other than avoiding WOT or using PAS all the time? I really don't want to replace every component to over come this annoyance.

If pics or anything is needed to help you to help me figure out an answer please let me know. I of course would like to do the easiest modification with the least amount of money and alteration to my bike as possible.

[dnmun]

we have no idea what your configuration is. you say it is currie so i am assuming you have the SLA pack that comes with the currie technology bikes.

is that correct? can you access the batteries and measure the voltage on the batteries? do you have a voltmeter?

you should find the controller and look on the controller to see what the LVC is. it will be printed on the controller.

if you can take good close up pictures of your individual wiring connections then we can guess about the quality of the repair work that has been done.

[neiltoe]

Currie Skyline 24v Lithium pack that is attached to the seat tube I'll go take some pics.

[dogman]

Likely your battery is getting weak, or maybe always was too weak. When you pull a heavy load, you are tripping the bms.

[neiltoe]

Ok BMS? and too weak. Now the battery has always lasted 15 miles and still does. Do you think a battery upgrade would be a solution?

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[neiltoe]

I don't think there is anything wrong with the bike I think I just over work it. I am heavy set and I exceed the recommended weight significantly.

[neiltoe]

http://www.gngebike.com/new250wbrushed.htm

How about using the Currie set up but a mid drive motor configuration to use my existing gears to compensate?

[docnjoj]

I don't think there is anything wrong with the bike I think I just over work it. I am heavy set and I exceed the recommended weight significantly.

There is a member here, DarkAngel who has modified Curry bikes for more power and speed. Depending on your size and weight you may simply need more power. The Currie brushed motors that you show are quite powerful with their internal gear system. Interesting about mid-mounts as I had not seen that particular kit before. Usually the noise level would turn me off but I understand the newer My16 and My18z motors are quiter. The Lithium battery that you show is not a great one for power or longevity.
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[neiltoe]

I am also thinking about maybe a Nuvinci N360. This might just be a simple option. Any input?

[neiltoe]

Nevermind I see the way the freewheel sprocket is mounted there is no way for me to mount that on a Nuvinci

[neiltoe]

Think I will just save up and build a custom bike.

But I wanted to ask I am thinking about buying

http://www.thesuperkids.com/eztrelbi450w.html

I need a new mount as mine was dropped and bent. But I see this is 450w and mine now is 250w would this improve the performance at all?