Recent content by YonathanZ

It's a Li-ion battery, "the good ones". I do take care of it. Only once did I completely drain it (didn't plan my path well), and I always charge it as soon as I'm done riding. The bike originally came with 1.5" tires, which were replaced with 2.25" Schwalbe Big Ben tires, for their suspension...

Thanks. I guess I'll wait for the battery to die or something. How long do you think this generic 9ah battery will last? I rode about 1500 km with the bike so far...

Hi, I have this ebike: 36V, 250W motor. It does 31kmph on flat roads, peaks at 37kmph. Downhill it goes to 55kmph. I'd like it to do about 40-45 on flat roads, so I could fit more easily with traffic in the city (drivers aren't too patient around here). I read that you could add a second...

So I bought the Big Ben 2.15 tires. I should have them in two weeks. I'll have the wheels dished in the bike shop before I install the new tires.

The Crazy Bob are only ebike ready 50 at 24" and larger. Pics:

Pics of what, the wheels?

Motorcycle tires? Lol. Guys, this bike does a constant 32-37 kmph on flat roads. That's not motorcycle speed. 55kmph is only during declines, and declines only last so far (and there are red lights that ruin the fun, too). I want to get the Big Ben tires because they have better grip when riding...

Hi, My ebike has 20 x 1.5" Kenda Kwest tires. I want to replace them with balloon tires, probably a Schwalbe Big Apple. The Schwalbe Big Apple has the "EBIKE READY 25" certification, which means it suits bikes that go as fast as 25kmph or so. They also have tires that are "EBIKE READY 50", and...

Hi, My ebike has an LCD "computer". When I power it on, it shows a few icons that disappear immediately and I'd like to know what they do and how to activate them. Please take a look at the following photo (you can see the icons in the right upper hand corner): http://i58.tinypic.com/i2nbl5.jpg...

Is there a way to find out if my battery can put out 20 amps without buying and trying a 500w motor?

It's a rear hub motor. I might consider changing to a 500w 36v motor if it would allow a noticeable increase in speed. Would it?

I do pedal along at the highest gear and it barely adds another kmph. That's 8 gears btw. As for the battery, the retailer who sold me the ebike says its a Panasonic.

Hi, My 36v 250w bike does 31.8 kph, and slightly more downhill or with the help of some tail wind. Anyway, this makes it difficult to drive in the city because drivers always stick close to me or try to pass me or whatever. Anyway, it's dangerous. Can I get more speed (another 10 kmph will...

So you're saying I shouldn't leave it fully charged for long? Is a day or two okay (I do that frequently)?

Thanks guys, that's one less thing to worry about.