Mag Max: compact 2-stage drive /w mag clutch brake regen

[j3tch1u]

LOL sorry I had to read the last page of this thread 3 times to find Taiwan..... Hmmm at least things are cheep there.

actually...new cars are about 2 1/2 times the price of north america and the avg home is $800 USD/sq ft (20 yr old apartment with no land).

we also pay more for bicycles and components (even if they are made here). my local bike shop asks me to shop online for them because prices + shipping are lower than their wholesale cost.

some things are cheaper (like machines, gas, food, electricity, water, tax) but the cost of living is definitely not as low as it was in the 60's.

[j3tch1u]

toango i am glad that my bike inspired you (as other peoples bikes have inspired me).

that high pitched whine is the harmonic impulse that our collective energies are sending out! either that or my tension is a tad high

Well i at first thought the forward seat position looked weird but the more i looked at it the more i like it. It adds to the exotism of the bike as surely this is a special build.

I just read this whole thread tonight for the first time and this build is so inspiring and i daresay that my fav bike on es would not be topped which is miles emoulton. i think you take top honors in my book on the thought and execution. Congratulations! I feel a little embarrassed to say this but you are my hero just from building a fantastic bike thanks for being an inspiration and sharing your 3 year project.

One thing though after seeing the video is the bike sounds really loud with a high pitched whine. Surely there can be a design that would lessen that noise.

Subject: Mag Max: compact 2-stage drive /w mag clutch brake regen

:lol: duly noted.

Hey Ben,

Can you do everyone a favor and leave the seat folded upward? It looks really odd folded down and does not give an accurate impression of what the bike really should look like.

It is like leaving the cover on a Ferrari at a show.

Matt

[j3tch1u]

notice to astro motor owners. i discovered my 3220 was shorted to the chassis making for a "lively" ride. culprit was: end termination shrink tape worn out by heat and/or wear. it would be a good idea to double-up on the shrink tape here. happened only after a few rides.

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[mdd0127]

My 3220 did exactly the same thing.....in fact it came shorted from the factory, probably costing me a few hundred bucks worth of controllers and many many hours of frustrating troubleshooting.

Screw Astro. Their service sucks and apparently QC is going downhill too. Someone honest and on top of their game needs to buy out the idiots that bought it from Bob.

I've put my whole project on hold until there is a decent motor manufacturer, good controllers, batteries available from someone with good business ethics, and for people to actually be in the financial position to buy a well built, high quality e-bike. Don't know if it will ever happen though. The frame design and everything else is all there......just waiting for the electric drive supply chain to catch up.


Your creation is amazing BTW!

[texaspyro]

It would be fun to bring deathbike there.

And a CrazyBike or two...

[ElliottE]

Regarding motor suppliers - I'm beginning to wonder if maybe the way to go is to load up on the cheap RC motors brands, pull them apart, sort them into bins and then assemble custom motors from the parts? I'm seeing some outrunner designs in the 1000 watt range for around $120 to $150 that look promising, but I seriously doubt you could just grab them out of a box and count on serious reliable performance out of them. But, if you were to take the time to disassemble them, carefully inspect and/or repair the components, then re-assemble with real attention to tolerances and quality maybe you'd have something?

As of now, who makes the best R/C style motors in the 1000 watt range for e-bikes? I'd love to hear some opinions on that from everyone.

[ilia-45]

Phenomenal job well done

[h0tr0d]

Awesome Buid!!!!

I'm reaaaaaaaly interested in the regen braking of your bike, is it working? with clutch and all?
Controller settings, give us anything!

Thanks!

notice to astro motor owners. i discovered my 3220 was shorted to the chassis making for a "lively" ride. culprit was: end termination shrink tape worn out by heat and/or wear. it would be a good idea to double-up on the shrink tape here. happened only after a few rides.

[Kin]

It's been great to read through this thread. Beautiful build.



Youtube says you closed your account, so I cant see the videos a few pages back. Was that intentional, or just a mistake?

[Kin]

It's been great to read through this thread. Beautiful build.



Youtube says you closed your account, so I cant see the videos a few pages back. Was that intentional, or just a mistake?

[Stevil_Knevil]

Nominated for ..the most awesome ebike.. EVER.

8^o.....

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[j3tch1u]

hey guys, sorry i was on a bit of hiatus. back now and started converting a montague paratrooper for touring the country. it will be a full-size folding electric that i can bring on the high speed rail and explore the land ie. FREEDOM! it will be everything dogati is not--low key, transportable and reliable

[j3tch1u]

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[Tommy L]

Awesome work here! I'm glad that you "Bump" this thread!

Could you tell me the purpose of detachable Drop Outs?
And when you changed your front fork to Triple Crown (tree) what did you use?

Thank you!


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[MattyCiii]

hey guys, sorry i was on a bit of hiatus. back now and started converting a montague paratrooper for touring the country. it will be a full-size folding electric that i can bring on the high speed rail and explore the land ie. FREEDOM! it will be everything dogati is not--low key, transportable and reliable

Nothing beats a folding bike for versatility. I've taken mine on AMTRAK intercity rail, folded just the handlebars & put it in the belly of an intercity bus, and have had it on subways, on front-mounted city bus racks, and in the boot of several cars. I can pedal mine easily 10+ miles (probably a lot more) at near "normal bicycle" speed, even with the drag of the extra chain/freewheel, the extra weight of the batteries and motor, and with several Kg and cm^3 of tools & cargo.

I can't wait to see what you do with a folding bike!!

[j3tch1u]

hi tommy, the front fork is a white brothers dh3. no specific reason for the detachable drop outs other than design.

Awesome work here! I'm glad that you "Bump" this thread!

Could you tell me the purpose of detachable Drop Outs?
And when you changed your front fork to Triple Crown (tree) what did you use?

Thank you!


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[j3tch1u]

right on matty, that's exactly what i had in mind--leverage the infrastructure and go beyond what planes, trains and autos can do

it also comes with a unique set of challenges: has to have enough range/power for the terrain yet be light enough to throw around and needs to be very reliable.

Nothing beats a folding bike for versatility. I've taken mine on AMTRAK intercity rail, folded just the handlebars & put it in the belly of an intercity bus, and have had it on subways, on front-mounted city bus racks, and in the boot of several cars. I can pedal mine easily 10+ miles (probably a lot more) at near "normal bicycle" speed, even with the drag of the extra chain/freewheel, the extra weight of the batteries and motor, and with several Kg and cm^3 of tools & cargo.

I can't wait to see what you do with a folding bike!!