Recent content by Nightstone

After my recent 2 Ebike build I ran into a big wall. I own 2 Kias. Hitch was going to be a 1.25. my bikes came out at 44lbs each with batteries and seat post removed. I started searching.... I found nothing that met my needs and could handle 90lbs. Almost all racks were 70lbs. Decided to give...

Hit the 10 mile mark on Sunday morning pedaling all the way. Last 2.5 miles was an upward incline. Pumped me up pretty good. Legs were like rubber when I was done. Next up will be the 15 mile mark then 20. Its getting hot here in AZ so may not hit 15 till fall. I can relate to the suicide...

Thanks for all the supportive comments. Here it is 4 hours later and im still pumped up after my ride this morning. Its addictive. Whats really cool about the electric is it lets you build at your own pace. This more than anything has been what has made this possible. you can lightly pedal at...

I have severe spinal issues and am considered disabled. I put 2 BBSHD bikes together for trail riding about a month ago. Have things changed... I started out with light pedaling and throttle use. Immediately felt guilty about slacking and started pedaling. I have the Bike set up so pedal assist...

4 years of lipo experience here. Almost daily. I use them at much higher amperage's than for an ebike application. They get real hot. They don't blow up. If you short them they have a safety tab that burns in two. We have tried at the flying field to get them to blow up. All we ever get is a...

Just built 2 ebikes for my wife and I. I like you was going to go the hub motor route. Until I realized how much money lipo's would save me. I ended up going with a BBSHD, New Diamondback Bike, and 3 4s 16000mah HK batteries. Total cost shipped to me was around $1250. I now have one fast...

Nice read... Sounds like you had a lot of fun. From the pictures it looks like there was not alot of sun. To fix that issue you should come down south a bit and try that ride in a month or so. Say Phoenix in June. With your nice sun shade it should not be too bad. Seriously... I envy your ride...

Just posting a follow up. All went well with my order. The motors are installed and working well. Awesome motors... Loads of power. Moves my 6' 210 butt along with authority. EM3EV was great to order from. Would do so again. NS

Thanks for the reply and warning. I think there is only one way to mount these Bafang Mid Motors. From the pic you can see my BB install. This is a 73mm BB so washers had to be used. Also the cover cap is missing due to lack of room on a 73mm install. Did my first rough terrain ride late...

Thanks for the advice guys... When I did my research I figured there was a lot of exaggeration going on. One guy posted he was getting 70km in pedal assist with these batteries. I can see that's real now. I also did not realize $150 worth of lipos could last that long. I see it now. These...

As an RC guy I charge my batteries before use. I use them and stop at 20%. Been my routine for 4 years. I just finished 2 BBSHD mid motor bikes. 3 4s 16000mah batteries in series in each. My wife and I found out real fast that pedal assist 1 or 2 for hills is all we need. My battery discharge...

Thanks... All went well. Both bikes are built. Have done 2 rides already. The motor is a mid drive so don't think I need torc arms. Bikes have alot more power than I expected. Hills are no issue lol. We are keeping speed down under 20mph till we get real used to the bikes. Its so easy to get...

Just did 2 BBSHD 1000w lipo builds. I did not expect the kind of power that I got. It just does not feel right going that fast on a bike. Feels too flimsy. Anyways 1000w is plenty for me and i'm a big guy. Enough for hills and plenty fast. NS

Answering my own question... Plugged in this morning at 3 fully charged 4s 16000mah batteries. 50.6v. NO SPARK. None. NS

Well I finished my first build. Did it in one day. Not bad for a handicapped old dude. Will charge batteries in the AM and its off on a first ride. Wanted to say thanks for all the great info here. FYI... Getting the cups out of the Bottom Bracket on a new Diamondback Bike was hell. I got one...