Melb winter wonderland night-time ride anyone?

[full-throttle]

It was just winkinatcha, t3sla and myself. Had a nice chat.

The weather was crappy but we still rode each others bikes in the alleyway.

[winkinatcha]

haha what full-throttle said

FTs bike, 48v with a geared hub motor was an eye opener for me, partic compared with the 48v std hub I was running (N yeah guys I KNOW the back brake on the test machine is more for "aesthetic purposes" than any stopping power ), with low-end torque being noticeably well stronger on full-throttle's beast. Plus a really clean understated build, Nice in triangle location for batteries and controller, and a smaller geared hub to really de clutter the rear end. With Full throttles obvious cycling background, I reckon I'd have to look twice if he passed me on the street, before realising his mount was electric.



T3esla brought a foldable 20" which was remarkably OK ... I mean the little wheels freaked me out, and I didn't adjust it for "ride" and don't feel to comfortable in a "squat position" on a bike (Curse of a long limbed 6' human frame) so that prolly didn't help perceptions but as a compact transport solution it was purty cool. At this stage, not my cup of tea tho.

Listening to T3sla's e-bike mechanicing experience and his general perception of the commercial/industry side as a man in the frontline was awesome... Definately some wise words there for me to chew on

In fact a Lotta good words from both re the pheasibility or not of an e-bike business...

Personally it was super cool to met some other peeeps who actually owned operated and worked on e-bikes.

Can't wait to meet some more or meet the same ones again

Joe

[MakeTheNoise]

Bugger.. Just found this post tonight. next time. Would love to meet some of you guys. Yarra Trail is my E-stomping ground
Just got Elmo back together a few weeks ago and working on a second build ATM

[winkinatcha]

Hey MakeTheNoise,

If yer up for chats, drop 'round any time... Plus I do have a pretty comprehensive workshop now... May be able to help you out with tools n bits n bobs.

I think my number is somwhere in this thread, or PM me, i generally check e-s once a day minimum...

joe

[Samd]

Updated the facebook group with a few old photos and videos- hope people don't mind me pinching them.
Another ride late Oct sometime?
Can't wait for the warmer weather!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Melbourne ... 4606718948

[adrian_sm]

@SamD. Great idea to put photos/videos up on the facebook page.

Let's make the next ride on the weekend, preferably during the daylight hours. Week nights are tricky for me with a young family.

I recently resurrected my full suspension hub motor bike with a bit of a LiPo injection, so wouldn't mind making the next ride off-road. What would people prefer?
- Melbourne or out of town
- on-road / off-road
- Late October, or earlier.

Sam. Dmitrii. Got some suggestions for rides out of town, or off road? Would be good to do something a bit different.

- Adrian

[full-throttle]

I'd also prefer weekends. How about September?

Off road - Yarra Trails because it's central. The bit near Fitzsimons Ln is nice.
Unless you're happy with fire tracks. In that case there are more options.
Something like Blackwood area http://www.bancoora.au.com/Blackwood%20Rides/Blackwood%20Home%20Page.html
Could sneak into less busy areas of Lysterfield or You Yangs. But I would not recommend that..

[winkinatcha]

Totally open to wherever, whenever everyone else wants.. I got lucky last time

No idea what I'll be riding on the day, too many choices now, hopefully less by then

Joe

[adrian_sm]

With the good weather hopefully on it's way, I am keen to start trying to make this a monthly gathering. Something like the last Sunday of every month we pick a different location, and route. Both in and around Melbourne, and further afield if people are keen.

But lets try and arrange the first one first. Since I now have my off-road machine down on weight, and up on power I say Yarra trails for an off-road jaunt, with a good weather clause.

Only dates that work for me in the next couple of month are:
Sun 19-Aug
Sun 26-Aug
or not until
Sat 22-Sep
Sun 23-Sep

Who is in, for when?

[full-throttle]

Next 4 Sundays are out for me

[millzy555]

Just discovered this thread!. Would love to ride with someone else, although i get great satisfaction from all the weird looks from non-ebikers. I'm out and about every second day, mainly docklands, studley park area, Maribyrnong river etc. Would happily drive to catch up.

Cheers Jordan

[schmidty_81]

Hi All,

I just found this thread, I'm interested in catching up on the weekend. during the day is probably better for me also. I'm in Ashburton but am happy to drive to meet up.

I've been badly trying to stay off Facebook, but I suppose I could make an exception for a worthwhile cause... Have people been putting much info on the Facebook link?

[t3sla]

yo millzy555, have you got a black rear hub, something like a 9C?

[millzy555]

yo millzy555, have you got a black rear hub, something like a 9C?

Yeah that would be me. On a kona stinky??

[t3sla]

not sure, might have seen you aaaagessssss ago on epsom road passing this https://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&q ... a&ie=UTF-8 away heading away from the city.

might have been year ago or more

[millzy555]

not sure, might have seen you aaaagessssss ago on epsom road passing this https://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&q ... a&ie=UTF-8 away heading away from the city.

might have been year ago or more

Ahh well i probs had the mxus then or the X5, Norco blue bike??. Thats on my way to the River. Im down atm , waiting for the 18 fet controller, then i should be good to go. Weather is warming too!!

[Samd]

It'll be good to plan another ride once this September rain clears! Bring on spring!
Ah the tweeting of birds, clinking of beer glasses, and the whirr of hubs along paths.

[winkinatcha]

I'm all for that

just as an aside, what kinda range and speed have you guys done for a ride? (primarily trying to figure what kinda build would be best to "keep up")

Joe

[millzy555]

I dont think speed will be an issue, there's really not many places (offroad) where you can wind them up. And 50km/h is plenty fast, so cruise at 25-30 would be adequate. Range of 20-30km's should be sweet for most places. Maybe someone can chime in who has actually been on a group ride...haha

[millzy555]

Just reviving this thread, Motor and controller have arrived so i'm all good to go if people are keen. Daylight saving now too.

[Samd]

Any early takers for Sat 10th November, say 10am? If so I will put up a new topic if there's a bit of buy-in....

Suggest a fed square departure again as it seemed to suit a few folks the first coupla times...

[winkinatcha]

I'm there

Joe

[adrian_sm]

Been meaning to get the next ride organised but things have been pretty hectic for me in the last couple of months.

Anyway.... Count me in. Would be good to go somewhere that allows a bit of off road action, so we can see full-throttles GNG mid drive working, Keplers Stealth, and I'll bring my Giant dual suspension hub motor bike.

Maybe try the plan we had here that fell apart.
http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewto ... 15#p560449

the usual meet at Fed square for those training it in, then head along the Yarra to the Boat House at Yarra Bend, and meet up with the rest that live out East or drive in. Then follow full-throttles plan above. This leaves maximum watt-hours for the fun stuff.

So met up at either Studley Park Boathouse.
Here is a map of the scenic route along the Yarra http://goo.gl/maps/5Y6G1

or Fairfield Boathouse.
Here is a map of the scenic route along the Yarra http://goo.gl/maps/ykBG6

What do people say?

- Adrian

[Samd]

Sounds grouse to me. Yarra would be great.

Keen to reinvigorate the discussion regarding the formation and incorpration of a Melbourne Ebike Association, would be good to get a spot where we could all talk and share ideas.

Cheers,
Sam.

[Samd]

New topic. Let's shift all the discussion over there.
viewtopic.php?f=25&t=44542


Bloody good idea Adrian, nice locality....