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you would want to use a 'isolation transfomer' Which is basically a 1-to-1 transformer. You put in 120V and you get out 120V. But the advantage is that the two circuits (input-to-output) are electrically isolated just like any other transformer. Thus there is no common ground when you put such...

Believe me, Extracycle is not that much heavier. Since the xtracycle makes the trailing arm a lot longer, even rough terrain seems very smooth as the shocks need to move only a little bit to engulf big pebbles. The long wheel base also helps in stability. On a normal bike, if the rear wheel...

And thats another reason to get a Xtracycle :P!

So the conclusion, was .... IF you WEAR a helmet, you still end up with a fudgy head. And you suffer all your life. IF you DONT wear a helmet, you probably die, AND get a economy-class ticket to heaven. Not bad, i suppose... Right now I need to wear a helmet.. (found out yesterday)I also...

just as a post of caution. Indoor crash at ~50kmph More info: http://fayazkadir.com/blog/uncategorized/horrible-crash/

One thing tested. I won't survive another crash. But the 12g spoke probably will :shock:

Warden, that is one awesome post you have up there. Next time I am going with motorcycle spokes ... period. Btw, if you have time, could you just snap a quick snap(with cellphone, or a camera) of your trailer hub with the 48 spokes. I just wanted to see how it looks like with the lacing. I...

I hope the images helped :mrgreen: -Fayaz Kadir

Click on the Links after the images for their respective Larger Copies http://fayazkadir.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/spoke-threader.jpg http://fayazkadir.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/spoke-threader-how-it-works11.jpg...

48spokes on a cystalyte? or just on a normal wheel? I was thinking how you can manage to space 48 spokes. Do you re-drill them? I agree 100% that the crystalyte rim is ABSOLUTE rubbish! Next time I am going to buy the "atom lab's Pimp rim" people say that they are the strongest.. weighs 740g...

Thats how they do it everywhere.. at most bike shops(i guess) .. Thats How I saw spokes get threaded at Justin's place(Ebikes.ca), and Courtesy Bicycles (located in WIndsor,ON,canada) If you look at the spoke threader, there are three rollers made of hard-steel, with existing threads on them...

What I was trying to see was there is a 200lbs load limit on the Xtracycle. I was thinking, that load limit is probably due to the how much a normal wheel can withstand. Whereas we have 12g spokes, fatter axle, stronger rim(i guess), and fatter wheel; THUS the actual limit of My bike would be...

Anytime, and anywhere.. if your leg muscles don't want any more wear and tear, and you want an Electric gear.. call Justin(Ebikes.ca) on the number here >>> (604) 569-0902 :wink: Just came up with that :oops:

I normally have my tires at 25psi.. a lot lower than most tires. I have full suspension but that only helps me, not the passenger. IMAGE OF THE CYCLE : (large 4MP: http://fayazkadir.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Ebike.jpg The passengers are all unsprung mass. So (today) what I did was...

One 12g spoke+nipple would probably cost around $1.5. The bulge happened first. Destroying the rim. A single spoke would be definately cheaper, but I would say "good luck" if you want to re-use your old spoke on new rim. First of all, they are rusted. they are not made of stainless steel. Its...