Recent content by sharp21

That's a lot of assumptions you've got going. None of which are correct - except for the ebike! S.

Is there a good primer on RC Lipo? I understand that they are powerful but can be dangerous...

Well that is 2 votes for a 48v 1000w system. Looking at it closer it seems cost effective and is probably a great way to go for a first build. So where do I start looking for a battery pack? S.

Great replies, thanks all! And I've updated my profile. So the options are: * Mod my bike with a lightweight setup. * Get a Craigslist mountain bike and add a rear hub drive from ebay. What about a Bafang mid-drive? I read the install on one of the links in this thread and it sounded like...

Great breakdown, thanks! Great website too. I realize Houston is not a biking metropolis but I'll be coming from Alberta and the potential to ride year round is enticing. I'll be moving as close to work as possible too. With regards to ebike kits is a front or rear hub preferred? The rear...

Hi Gang, I''m moving to Houston for work and am planning on building an ebike to commute with. I love to ride and it's a project I've always wanted to tackle. My current bike is a GT Traffic 4.0 that I love. It's fast and easy to ride. I'm not sure if I should convert it or get a used bike...

What does the 'C' stand for? Is connecting those batteries a plug & play affair, or is there sodering involved? Is this kind of along the line of building a pack using dewalt batteries? S.

Ohhhh... That makes perfect sense when I see it in print! So a 14S battery pack will give me about 48V. What kind of range can you get from that? And how big is it? The connection I am not making is why people are using SLA batteries when something small & powerful like this is available...

So the 'S' designation refers to a single cell in the pack, with a small voltage, that is dependent on the battery type? S.

What is the difference between a 48v ping type & a 14s, which is also 48v? S.

Pretty great achievement either way! S.

The Amped geared hubs are supposed to be very high quality. They are produced at their own factory in china, to their own specs. S.

It seems like the way to go is to buy the best motor you can afford, followed by controller then batteries. That way the motor will be able to take the upgrades later, the controller is relatively cheap in comparison so that can be upgraded as needed & the batteries will need to be saved up for...

Thanks guys. The learning curve is pretty steep & there is a lot of digging through posts required to get the big picture. So the 9c motor sounds great! I've read some about the Crystalite motor as well, as the high power offering. What is the difference between the two? The other big motor...

I've been doing a ton of reading about the various ebike options but am still a little in the dark. I'm just going to put a few questions out there... For what application would you select a front hub drive over a rear? What application for fixed vs geared? I know with golf carts the way the...