Recent content by 3wheels1life

Hello, Has anyone used the Cycle Analyst from ebikes.ca with the brushless ebike controllers commonly sold for around $30 on ebay from China? If so, did you need to modify wiring, connectors, or the controller's internal hardware? I would like to measure speed, amps, battery status, and range...

Hello, Is it legal to bring an e-bike with a LiFePO4 Ping Battery on Amtrak trains or on buses such as Greyhound? I know there are aviation restrictions...are there any restrictions for the ping brand lifepo4 on e-bikes for public transit? Thank you. -3wheels1life

Thanks everyone who replied. What type of torque arm should I use (the wires on my motor come out the end of the axle)? Can you post (a) link(s) to good torque arms? Thank you so much, your advice is much appreciated! :D -3wheels1life

Hi everyone, As you may know I recently bought a 36v 350w BLDC gearless rear hub motor. Currently I'm shopping for a bike frame locally, and I have a couple of questions for you regarding torque arms... 1. Are torque arms needed for this hub motor on an Aluminum frame (rear forks)? 2. Are...

Spinningmagnets, Would the system you have in the pic work on a rear hub motor without modification? I think the OP was using a rear hub motor... Thank you. -3wheels1life

Gregor, Thanks for the advice. I just bought a 350w controller from eBay. I will let everyone know (on this thread) how well it works when I test it with the motor. Then, I've got to get the wheel built, etc. -3wheels1life

You can buy a 24t single speed freewheel off eBay (see link below). That's the only place I've seen it (other than AliBaba and the 100 thieves). By the way, this one cannot be removed with a freewheel tool. I'd go for a smaller freewheel that supports a freewheel tool. Hope this helps. :)...

Thank you dogman. I tested it today. With two of the phase wires touching, it became much harder to turn (*this means the motor and phases are working properly right?* :D ). Does this mean it is a direct drive and brushless motor? Thanks for all your advice, your help has been much...

Thank you for replying. How can I test the phases without a controller (just to make sure it works)? Is a controller really needed to test it? Thanks. -3wheels1life

Thanks dogman. Here's the details. I received it and noticed a few things. It will not accommodate a 5 speed rear freewheel. Even thought the motor is much thinner than the (Raleigh) forks, it would have to be modified (thanks to the design, it is pretty much centered with the same amount of...

torker, I will let you all know on this thread. Also, how many Ah will be good for a 36v 350w hub motor to last 1 hour? I'd like to get the most cycles out of a lifepo4 (likely ping). Thank you. -3wheels1life

Thanks dnmun. How many Ah will be good for a 36v 350w hub motor to last 1 hour? I'd like to get the most cycles out of a lifepo4 (likely ping). Thank you. -3wheels1life

Thanks e-beach, just updated (USA). I saw that thread. Are there any vendors to avoid on ebay? How about sea mail (read this can damage the batteries if BMS is connected). Any advice? Thank you. -3wheels1life

I ordered one of these the other day, will see how it goes. Thank you everyone. -3wheels1life

Hi everyone, I know many of you have purchased LiFePO4 batteries to power your e-bikes. I'm looking to buy some for my 36v ebike project. What have been your experiences with vendors? How about shipping times? Reliability? Support? Please post your reviews on this thread and the links (eBay...