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Still waiting on final costs including shipping so don't know exactly yet. They are getting back to me with the final price. Will post once I get it. Hopefully know over the next day or so. http://www.gmbattery.com/English/Main.asp

Hi Team, Getting the bike together. Settled on a Crystalit 408 48V LiFePo 20AH Batteries What differences will the 20A controller be compared to going with the 35A controller. I understand the 35A controller will flatten my batteries quicker, but how much quicker, will I expect an overall...

Thanks Guys. I tried searching for Bike Lighting, but got lots of hits making it difficult to find what I was looking for. I think a lot of hits got returned due to peoples signatures. Have checked out some of the links you provided. The 5 watt LED seems amazing.

Hi Team, I am in the planning stages of my first eBike. Considering that the bike will ride at about 35km/22mph (or more if I am pedaling) this means when riding at night, probably need to have better lights. Looking for something that would run off my 42v or 48v on board batteries...

Hi Dom, Thanks for the advice. Ok, more to learn. I have seen other people talk about BB, BB Drive etc, before. What does BB mean?

Chose the front hub to keep my options open to changing rear to Shimano Nexus, but not totally convinced about that for this bike. Also was concerned about all that extra weight on the back of the bike, wanted to distribute the weight across the bike. Understand the weight on the front might...

Crystalite 408 36 or 48V motor (Front Hub). Also noticed that he carries a dual speed motor, that might be interesting. Can't seem to find out how many Watts these motors are. Anyone know? 36V batteries seems easier to come by, but would prefer 48V for range and performance. Speed increase does...

I think I have just about settled on a motor. Now need to work out batteries. NiMH or Li-ion or LiFePo? Thanks

I will go for a front hub motor. I have also emailed Goldenmotor.com (twice) with no reply yet. Makes you a little nervous about parting with the hard earned cash.

Good thought Rassy. Also after looking at the specs of the 500W motor, the 400W might be more efficient for my needs. Also don't want to be too tempted to ride too fast (it is not a motorbike and I would not have the correct protective gear). Also trying to avoid any suspicious constabulary...

Thanks Dom. Okay, I think I have decided on a Hub motor as my first motor. Easier to transition and install for my first eBike. Found these and wondering if anyone has any experience with these. <a href="http://www.goldenmotor.com/">http://www.goldenmotor.com/</a> Considering 36V 500W...

Hi Guys, This is excellent help. Short of sounding like an idiot. What exactly is a freewheel? Thanks

Hi Dom, With an external drive, does this mean that the chain is running all of the time. Is this more noisy or not really noticeable? Is this more wear and tear on the equipment or not really an issue? When changing gears with an external motor do you have to stop using the motor or just...

Hi Team, I am new to the eBike world. I have spent a long time researching to determine what type of motor to select. It appears the more research I do, the more difficult it becomes to choose. I am trying to choose between a hub motor and an external motor that drives through the crank and...