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  1. joeworrall

    My first BUDGET e-bike attempt, please help

    I've ordered a turnigy watt meter thing, like a cheap cycle analyst just so I can keep a closer eye on the current and stuff. Don't worry about them haha, it's always me at the back on my big heavy bike while they've all got their £700 racing bikes!! I won't go too far ahead either, it's fun to...
  2. joeworrall

    My first BUDGET e-bike attempt, please help

    Haha yeah it was very nice of him, but he only lent me the money :D i have to pay him back in march on my 18th birthday. You made a very good point about the controller that i started another thread on yesterday after i realised my lower amp-hours. You think the controller is 20A? i thought it...
  3. joeworrall

    My first BUDGET e-bike attempt, please help

    kfong :) The battery comes with a BMS and a 5ah fast charger + bag. the motor is gearless, dont know if thats what you meant by cogging :) There is overnight charging facilities at the places where we are staying, the trip should be about 40 miles each day, obviously i wont be using the...
  4. joeworrall

    1000w motor, 10Ah LiFePO4 battery.. a problem?

    Not got the battery yet, its in the mail. I didnt buy the SLA's. Was watching some guy on youtube, he has exactly the same setup and he got over 1000 miles not taking it so lightly on the throttle but i thought id better check to be safe. I might cut remove one of the shunts then get a cycle...
  5. joeworrall

    1000w motor, 10Ah LiFePO4 battery.. a problem?

    How long would you expect it to last? If i remove one of the shunts will i be able to solder it back on later? what are they made of? I really cant afford anything more than 10Ah, even this was pushing it.. i was originally planning SLA's but my dad lent me some money. and t-master, what was...
  6. joeworrall

    1000w motor, 10Ah LiFePO4 battery.. a problem?

    Got my 48v 1000w hub motor, the controller is 35A, the battery is a 10Ah LiFePO4, is this going to kill my battery life? If so, is there a way of limiting the current to the controller that isnt too expensive and wont hurt my top speed too much? (more battery specs): Voltage: 48 Volts...
  7. joeworrall

    My first BUDGET e-bike attempt, please help

    UPDATEUPDATEUPDATEUPDATE: Think most of you will be happy to here that i borrowed some money off my dad and went for the LiFePO4!!!!!!! Its 48v10Ah which is plenty big enough YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY :D:D:D thank you so much for all your suggestions and time. much appreciated :):)
  8. joeworrall

    My first BUDGET e-bike attempt, please help

    My whole day is seeming to revolve around battery hunting :D BrandonB: I managed to find some power-sonic's - 48v 12Ah for $150 incl. shipping. weight = 15.4kg (34lbs) The bike is quite light at only 14kg (30lbs) and i dont weigh a huge amount, 70kg (154lbs). I dont mind pedaling at the same...
  9. joeworrall

    My first BUDGET e-bike attempt, please help

    Im young and not using this bike for commuting really, suppose i was to full throttle it (as all men love to do!) on 12Ah SLA's, whats a reasonable speed & distance i can expect without killing my batteries so much they only last like a week :) sorry for all the amateur questions :) p.s i...
  10. joeworrall

    My first BUDGET e-bike attempt, please help

    Seems to be the general consensus, and i agree, that the 20Ah batteries would be a little too heavy! I would love more than anything to go lithium, if i were to get a lithium in the future what size would i be looking at? and how much is that likely to cost me? i can afford to put $30/week to...
  11. joeworrall

    My first BUDGET e-bike attempt, please help

    Thanks for such a prompt response Rassy! My bike is a front suspension Saracen N-Zyme. I will be using it mainly for distances under 20km on medium gradient terrain, As I have bought the 1000w motor so I would like to utilize the speeds of around 45-55kph if possible with SLA's.. Maybe you're...
  12. joeworrall

    My first BUDGET e-bike attempt, please help

    I have recently been trying to make my e-bike dream a reality, I purchased a 48v 1000w rear hub motor from YXM corp off eBay (item number: 130328433770) I have had no problems installing it however there is one final problem, all together the kit cost me $319 and i now have everything but they...
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