Recent content by dexgo

I just want something that will power the 5303 for 10 miles at good power and not cost me a crackheads fortune. I mean i'm not getting this then.. packs on all the sites cost a ton of cash. and they don't even look that great to begin with. I just want something that isn't going to weigh...

so then 4 x 12v 12ah then?

Ok, after alot of research and learning about wh/ah.... I think I am on track. I came up with this : Sealed Acid Battery 12V 7.5 AH / 20 Hrs for UPS, Seascooter and E-bike(S) http://www.batteryspace.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=2147 the above battery clocks in at just over 5lbs...

that sounds good. Maybe you could make a modular system so charging is easier.

Thanks your link is dead btw. I don't want to spend more than 5 bills canadian. that includes all taxes and shipping. Like i said I don't mind buying in bulk and building myself.

I am starting to realize that some people are building their bikes to do traveling. like a replacement car. I just want my bike to drive around town so I don't have to pedal. and it's kinda cool too.

Thanks to everyone for their reply's So the 4 dewalt packs is a no go really because of the very low ah.? I want something that is about 25 - 30 lbs. so I think the Self built Nimh pack will do the trick, but you say it can't provide enough current? I am prepared to spend 500 bucks on batts...

So ok. I just want to be able to go 10 miles at 20-40 km/hour. I hope that I can get there for under 500 bux. even if I have to DIY. it don't matter to me. so Is my 500 or under for 10km in a 5303 gonna happen? thanks :D

my requirements are: To get like 10 miles at maybe 20 km/h and peak at 40km/h. that is all. and climb 1 semi-long hill by my house.

Will 500 bux make me a decent enough pack to power my 5303/5304. if I went with dewalts, I could get 4 packs. or 500 bux worth of 18650's? any other Ideas. this whole battery thing is starting to burst my bubble. I am starting to see why batteries suck *price wize*

from what I've been reading I figured I could get a deal on some stuff. turns out batteries are gonna run me like 500 bux

can't you just get a rear hub motor?

i plan on ditching the rear brake as well. I just can't decide on the motor. I want the 5303 but ebikes don't carry it in anything bigger than 20" so then it's 5303 in 20" or I will spring for the 5304 in 26" or 24.

so here I am. 250 for this bike... heh http://www.canadiantire.ca/include/products/inc_product_zoom_display.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443288072&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396673782&bmUID=1186375327597') then a 20" 5303 -500.00 for hub. then a 72/32 controller 250.00 and 500 bux worth...

thanks for the reply, and Yes. good point. I am glad I have not purchased a bike yet. If I get 1 or 2 packs of the 36volt dewalt lithium ion batteries. will this do me good? or should I get 2x 25 18650 batteries and wire them. thanks