Genesis extended swingarms Batch started!

[auraslip]

I look forward to seeing how you work out the rear rack. Should be ~13 lbs back there. I guess it's not too bad. You could probably build a box out of balsa like I'm doing for my current build. Light weight and will be like foam in a crash.

[ZOMGVTEK]

My 1st build had 59lbs on the rear rack. It broke my seatpost. Twice.

I'm guessing 15 or so is fine.

[auraslip]

lol I remember my lead acid days. Everyone who rode the bike dropped it cause it was so heavy.

[SkyknightJohn]

OK, so it won't satisfy you power-hungry riders, but for the A123 users, Cell_Man said he can do a 12s5p triangle (~36v ~11.5Ah) (26650 cells) and it looks like it will fit, with some wiggle room for padding/wires.




edit: added pics of actual 12s5p triangle in frame:

[Evoforce]

I had a seatpost made out of solid stainless so that it wouldn't break!

[damcard]

He just sent me a message. He said he will ship it out when he gets back in town. -Damcard

So, Farfle when will you be in town? Still waiting. If there is an issue, can you let me know? -Damcard

[gensem]

Any updates on my order?
Its being quite while without an update.

thanks

[GITech]

Farfle...MIA?

Well, I hope he's ok!

Sorry to hear you guys are still waiting.

Gensem, I will be posting a lot of info and specs in my thread soon. Sorry I denied you info on the power system. I have nothing to hide now that I've got 24 of those 4s hardcase lipos on order! So keep an eye out, I hope I can help you get things moving if your waiting on me.

BTW: My +4.5" extended aluminum swingarm for my Genesis build should be done this afternoon (so the welder said), and I just got my box of goodies from Thud for the transmission!

Best of luck,
Jay

[neptronix]

Last farfle post to this thread is on March 1st..
He's been active on the board elsewhere.

What's up farfle...

[nicobie]

I got the one that I ordered about a month ago. Gensem's is most likely stuck in customs.

[ZOMGVTEK]

BTW: My +4.5" extended aluminum swingarm for my Genesis build should be done this afternoon (so the welder said), and I just got my box of goodies from Thud for the transmission!

You're in Depew, NY?

I'm in Lancaster... It's surprising another e-biker can be that close to me!

[GITech]

Oh, Sweet!

I was hoping to find some new friends close by that shared my interests. Would you like to meet? PM me your ph# if you'd like!

Later,
Jay

[ZOMGVTEK]

At some point, my swingarm is supposed to show up.

When that happens, we can see how your efforts compare to my bolt-on frock.

[gensem]

I know why the swing arm has not show yet... seems like brazilian customs are now holding everything that comes from USA for 90 days in an attempt to make us citizens buy less stuff in USA. Pretty lame IMO.
Now my projects ll be delayed even further.

[neptronix]

that's so retarded.

[gensem]

that's so retarded.

Tell me about it... I feel so abused, worst part is that I cannot do anything. Maybe someone from US can speak with an american politician and say Brazilian customers are behing tricked by government. You know, pressure from the outside is always better and as far as I know Brazil is very good customer to US.

Have a look for yourself, translation is not perfect, but its good enough.
http://translate.google.com.br/translat ... dos-eua%2F

[ZOMGVTEK]

I know why the swing arm has not show yet... seems like brazilian customs are now holding everything that comes from USA for 90 days in an attempt to make us citizens buy less stuff in USA. Pretty lame IMO.
Now my projects ll be delayed even further.

That's no good... Is it that common for people to buy stuff from the US over there?

Are you sure it was even shipped? I was in on the first batch, live in the US, and still didn't get my swingarm yet. :/

[gensem]

I know why the swing arm has not show yet... seems like brazilian customs are now holding everything that comes from USA for 90 days in an attempt to make us citizens buy less stuff in USA. Pretty lame IMO.
Now my projects ll be delayed even further.

That's no good... Is it that common for people to buy stuff from the US over there?

Are you sure it was even shipped? I was in on the first batch, live in the US, and still didn't get my swingarm yet. :/

Im not sure if it was shipped too, coz I got no tracking number and Farfle does not reply to pms.
Either way I posted the news about the custom policy thats being enforced now because it really pissed me. Imagine if im about to ride my ebike and find that I need a bolt or a clamp thats only made in US, that means waiting about 100 days. Its really a kick in the nuts when you are doing things like an ebike that need alot of parts that are not available here.
Stuff in the US is cheaper than local, I dont have any official data but im sure that millions of brazilians do buy from US using mail services like USPS.

[Bayan M]

Have you figured out how to program and get the controller running ? It's a sevcon gen4 right?

[GITech]

At some point, my swingarm is supposed to show up.

When that happens, we can see how your efforts compare to my bolt-on frock.

That's no good... Is it that common for people to buy stuff from the US over there?

Are you sure it was even shipped? I was in on the first batch, live in the US, and still didn't get my swingarm yet. :/

Im not sure if it was shipped too, coz I got no tracking number and Farfle does not reply to pms.
Either way I posted the news about the custom policy thats being enforced now because it really pissed me. Imagine if im about to ride my ebike and find that I need a bolt or a clamp thats only made in US, that means waiting about 100 days. Its really a kick in the nuts when you are doing things like an ebike that need alot of parts that are not available here.
Stuff in the US is cheaper than local, I dont have any official data but im sure that millions of brazilians do buy from US using mail services like USPS.

You guys never got a tracking #?! Is it too late to cancel or dispute the transaction?

With Farfle posting in other places on the forum and then not even replying to the PM's of his paid customers...I'd say it's time to drop the benefit of the doubt and start taking this seriously before you guys get burnt!!!

I wish I could help you out gensem, it would be good to find out if it was in fact shipped and is really just stuck in customs.

ZOMVTEK, cool, I've been out on my build a few times on just 6s 10Ah and a super simple 190-200 esc. It is a climber, I've not been able to stop the back wheel yet in my quest to find the steapest hills around the train tracks by walden and transit. So much torque! I've got 8 of the 4s cardcase packs on the way from HK, so it won't be too long before I'm up and running. Since you are close and IF you never get your swingarm, would you like an aluminum one like mine? I could help you out.

Later,
Jay

[gensem]

I payed him like 3 months ago, Its not like I can dispute anything anymore. Im still waiting for the goods....

[ZOMGVTEK]

ZOMVTEK, cool, I've been out on my build a few times on just 6s 10Ah and a super simple 190-200 esc. It is a climber, I've not been able to stop the back wheel yet in my quest to find the steapest hills around the train tracks by walden and transit. So much torque! I've got 8 of the 4s cardcase packs on the way from HK, so it won't be too long before I'm up and running. Since you are close and IF you never get your swingarm, would you like an aluminum one like mine? I could help you out.

Your swingarm looks nice, but I need a whole lot of steel to keep my hub on the bike. The few extra lbs isnt a concern when the rear tire is about 40lbs.

I think my swingarm exists and is ready, it just needs to be shipped at some point. Farfles communication leaves something to be desired, but the little he did tell me sounded factual. He claims its done and ready to go out, but also said it would ship two weeks ago. It just would be nice to know when the thing is going to show up. My bike can't go anywhere without it, and I tore my old bike down since I didn't anticipate 3 months downtime. I suppose its just the waiting game at this point...

I'll toss you a PM when the bike is ready to go and we can meet up. Hopefully its sometime within a week or two...

[Farfle]

Sorry for the lack of communication everybody, gensem your swingarm and frame was put in the outbox several weeks ago, Zomgvteks special swingarm went out monday, and damcards pair of special swingarms, motor and controller went out yesterday. Thank you Bigmoose for the PM, ES's email notifications are being blocked for some reason.

[damcard]

Farfle, can you pm me a tracking number? -Damcard

[ZOMGVTEK]

Ruhoh.