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- Oct 04 2019 9:28am
- Forum: Items for Sale - Used
- Topic: AC20 Motor + Curtis 1238 Controller
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1613
Re: AC20 Motor + Curtis 1238 Controller
Is the controller still available? Thx
- May 15 2019 6:08am
- Forum: E-Vehicles General Discussion
- Topic: My Orca Velomobile
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1960
Re: My Orca Velomobile
Oh my goodness, that probably costs as much as a car! ... but you probably use it instead of a car all the time, huh? ... itll probably pay for itself in gas/repair/etc savings within just a few years, huh? ... its probably all around more practical than a car for short-medium distance trips, huh? C...
- Nov 09 2018 1:52am
- Forum: EBike Build Threads
- Topic: Solar Cargo Bike
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2749
Re: Solar Cargo Bike
Ok, so finally got to the clear coat. Onto preparing head tube: I was 1mm off, so I ordered a Cyclus head tube reamer. It's much cheaper than the Park Tool version, just took a week or so to get here. https://i.imgur.com/LPgTtkU.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Vf5y9AH.jpg Finallyyyy https://i.imgur.com/A3y7...
- Aug 30 2018 7:08am
- Forum: EBike Build Threads
- Topic: Solar Cargo Bike
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2749
Re: Solar Cargo Bike
Yeah it is mostly an aesthetic choice; I wanted the frame to look like composite construction, more like carbon, instead of some kichy, gilligans island style bike. Bamboo bikes are really, um, cute, but I wanted something that looks just a tad more grown up. I think that doing an epoxy pigment with...
- Aug 21 2018 1:11pm
- Forum: EBike Build Threads
- Topic: Solar Cargo Bike
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2749
Re: Solar Cargo Bike
A lil progress for ya, should be assembling the bike by the end of this week! I got some new pedals and doo dads in from Amazon the other day so now I'm extra exited to put this thing together. Plus I can stop riding the bus to work... https://i.imgur.com/zVbbKrE.jpg https://i.imgur.com/CEiYUSN.jpg
- Aug 11 2018 3:06pm
- Forum: Vendor Relations Corner
- Topic: Battery Bro is Grade-A Legit
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7945
Re: Battery Bro is Grade-A Legit
Ok. Dumb question. Did you "regret" buying from BBro or Liion? Sorry. It is easy to confuse me. :oops: No such thing, I also get turned around quite easily. I regret spending a dime with battery bro, and i also regret not listening to my battery expert/friend’s advice, who recommended me ...
- Jul 31 2018 4:47pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Sun Trip Tour 2017
- Replies: 2
- Views: 741
Re: Sun Trip Tour 2017
Many ppl add more solar when parked (stacked on top of each other while in motion) they just tend to use semi flexible mono crystalline panels vs thin film because of efficiency (>20% vs ~8%). But hey, itll work, and I don’t know of anyone else doing it:) if u wanna be first, use something containin...
- Jul 31 2018 4:24pm
- Forum: Vendor Relations Corner
- Topic: Battery Bro is Grade-A Legit
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7945
Re: Battery Bro is Grade-A Legit
Yea man i currently charge 0.00% markup on battery cells lol, but yes, being thorough is the only way 2 b. Honestly i was told by a friend to use liion before I bought thru BBro, one of the nerdier regrets in my life. Ever since i found this vendor corner I’ve been dishing some pent up truth about s...
- Jul 27 2018 10:42am
- Forum: Items for Sale - New
- Topic: Misc. Frame Building Parts + Tools
- Replies: 0
- Views: 492
Misc. Frame Building Parts + Tools
Hi, kind of a niche-within-a-niche, but... I've found myself building bamboo e-bike frames, and have the capacity to make a few extra parts here and there for others who may be doing similar projects. Building one yourself is definitely the most affordable way to get into a top quality frame. The on...
- Jul 27 2018 8:36am
- Forum: Alternative Energy
- Topic: This section has the wrong name
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5022
Re: This section has the wrong name
This thread is officially hijacked... I simply wanted to draw attention that renewable sources of electricity produce the same quality of electricity that fossil fuels do. We should regard them as just as valid of an option for energy production as non-renewable sources, thus, they should be categor...
- Jul 26 2018 4:04pm
- Forum: EBike Build Threads
- Topic: Solar Cargo Bike
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2749
Re: Solar Cargo Bike
Also, even if you forget the travel aspect, I think LiGos are a good purchase because of the quality and thoughtfullness of the BMS and potting
- Jul 26 2018 4:03pm
- Forum: EBike Build Threads
- Topic: Solar Cargo Bike
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2749
Re: Solar Cargo Bike
LOL I got it from a company that promptly went out of business. Has anyone heard of what happened to 'bamboobikesupplies.com?' IDK, expired domain. I am talking with a local company (in Winston-Salem) who can provide hemp fibers, they're called American Hemp, LLC, and the guy's name is Patrique. Nic...
- Jul 26 2018 11:13am
- Forum: EBike Build Threads
- Topic: Solar Cargo Bike
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2749
Re: Solar Cargo Bike
LOL I have never seen one in real life, but my friend built one and toured around the coast of Scotland with it. Apparently he only fell over 3 times haha. He wanted to use this bike for a Sun Trip, but they vetoed it due to safety concerns! https://www.thesuntrip.com/participants-2017/mickael-jogue...
- Jul 26 2018 9:30am
- Forum: EBike Build Threads
- Topic: Solar Cargo Bike
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2749
Re: Solar Cargo Bike
After reading about the solar cycle analyst on your bike, I was able to implement it on mine. I haven't done a lot of miles with it yet, but I really like how much easier it makes things. Thx for the quality info about your build, it helps everyone out.
- Jul 26 2018 9:28am
- Forum: EBike Build Threads
- Topic: Solar Cargo Bike
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2749
Re: Solar Cargo Bike
BTW your sun-tracking trailer could be in a tech museum, that rig is beautiful. Best o luck with the world tour, and please use my experience to avoid a similar one for yourself.
- Jul 26 2018 9:22am
- Forum: EBike Build Threads
- Topic: Solar Cargo Bike
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2749
Re: Solar Cargo Bike
Great question - last time I flew over with a 48v, 7ah LiFePO4 pack in my F'ing carry on. I disconnected it, taped the terminals w/clear tape, etc, to make 4x 12v, 7ah bricks (each @84wh, the limit is 100wh per battery), but I still had to prove to the TSA as well as the airline that I was following...
- Jul 26 2018 8:27am
- Forum: Alternative Energy
- Topic: This section has the wrong name
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5022
Re: This section has the wrong name
Umm, ok, so there's a debate is here now, welcome to my thread, lets not get to 90 pages. Since you've given me no-thing besides hot air and 'gut feelings', here are some actual facts, found by scientists, and verified by people who have electricity in their homes in these respective countries. I'm ...
- Jul 25 2018 3:53pm
- Forum: EBike Build Threads
- Topic: Stolen E-bike Registry
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7212
Re: Stolen E-bike Registry
24v Lee Iacocca/ EV Global, 1997 model. https://i.imgur.com/AX65jO0.jpg Not a high performance bike, but quite a classic. I keep it around to test b/c I like the features it has, like cruise control, taillight integrated with brake cutoff handle, loud @$$ horn, very comfortable. It's got features th...
- Jul 25 2018 3:35pm
- Forum: Vendor Relations Corner
- Topic: WHERE ARE YOU DILLENGER!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3370
Re: WHERE ARE YOU DILLENGER!
NOWHERE! - Does this company even exist, and do they want my money at all? How are you gonna sell me a complete motor kit that cuts off every time you use full throttle, or set the PAS to high? Come on. The battery included with the kit's high current cutoff was too low, such that whenever the motor...
- Jul 25 2018 3:11pm
- Forum: Vendor Relations Corner
- Topic: Battery Bro is Grade-A Legit
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7945
Re: Battery Bro is Grade-A Legit
Look, sorry guys, but I had a thoroughly horrible experience with Battery Bro, and will never order from them ever again. I switched to LiIonWholesale (https://liionwholesale.com/?refer1=adw&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIs4ir84a73AIVj4lpCh04vAZAEAAYASAAEgIdhPD_BwE), they ship in 2 days from VA to NC. We use...
- Jul 25 2018 2:57pm
- Forum: Polls & Surveys
- Topic: Charging your e-Bikes with solar cells?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3543
Re: Charging your e-Bikes with solar cells?
And here's a link that explains how Midnite deals with this dilemma on the Kid MPPT
http://www.midniteftp.com/support/kb/faq.php?id=87
http://www.midniteftp.com/support/kb/faq.php?id=87
- Jul 25 2018 2:55pm
- Forum: Polls & Surveys
- Topic: Charging your e-Bikes with solar cells?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3543
Re: Charging your e-Bikes with solar cells?
Sorry to resurrect this thread, but I think talking about the different applicable charge controllers out there is not a bad idea. Here's a link to a Morningstar page that shows which of their products are compatable w/lithium. Note that only some of them will run on a 48v system. https://www.mornin...
- Jul 25 2018 2:50pm
- Forum: Polls & Surveys
- Topic: Charging your e-Bikes with solar cells?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3543
Re: Charging your e-Bikes with solar cells?
Yeah, I contacted Midnite Solar asking if they could customize a charge controller for me. They won't. Also thought about using an MTTP to 12V, then to an iCharger, with Parallel balance charging to the 4S packs. Some Midnite and Morningstar charge controllers can be programmed to work with modern ...
- Jul 25 2018 1:58pm
- Forum: EBike Build Threads
- Topic: Solar Cargo Bike
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2749
Re: Solar Cargo Bike
This build is progressing just like any other home-built bamboo bike w/unique geometry, so there's lots of info out there on the interwebs if you want more info about the particular steps we're taking. We CNC'd the frame fixture set (I'm told that the word jig is not ok to use in the south) out of s...
- Jul 25 2018 1:40pm
- Forum: EBike Build Threads
- Topic: Solar Cargo Bike
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2749
Re: Solar Cargo Bike
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