Hello
Just picked up the General Engines "pedal power" electroped electric bicycle. These were sold out of New Jersey in the late 70s generally as kits but this is a production model built on a West German folding bicycle. I'm looking for information. I currently have it running on a 12V lawn mower battery but it slips a lot and is pretty gutless on any kind of a grade. The front tire is dry rotted with a bad flat spot - which may explain some of the slipping. Do they make a flat treaded bicycle tire for use with the friction drive? Can the system be upgraded and anyone have a brochure, owners manual or instructions for the unit? Thanks
Pix here . . .
http://photos.app.goo.gl/PciqsVr62veKGpTG6
http://photos.app.goo.gl/Lkznr5FQqNoMjdwu8
Just picked up the General Engines "pedal power" electroped electric bicycle. These were sold out of New Jersey in the late 70s generally as kits but this is a production model built on a West German folding bicycle. I'm looking for information. I currently have it running on a 12V lawn mower battery but it slips a lot and is pretty gutless on any kind of a grade. The front tire is dry rotted with a bad flat spot - which may explain some of the slipping. Do they make a flat treaded bicycle tire for use with the friction drive? Can the system be upgraded and anyone have a brochure, owners manual or instructions for the unit? Thanks
Pix here . . .
http://photos.app.goo.gl/PciqsVr62veKGpTG6
http://photos.app.goo.gl/Lkznr5FQqNoMjdwu8