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    Cycle Analyst with Chinese ebike Controller?

    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...
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    LiFePO4 Transport Restrictions?

    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
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    When To Use Torque Arms

    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...
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    Reputable LiFePO4 (for ebikes) Vendors Thread

    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...
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    Brushless Gearless Hub Motor $110 on Ebay- Thoughts??

    Hi everyone, I found this hub motor on Ebay.. is it any good/worth buying? http://www.ebay.com/itm/36V-350W-Brushless-Hub-Rear-Wheel-Motor-Electric-Bike-EBike-Bicycle-Conversion-/360667761614 I would appreciate hearing your expertise. -3wheels1life
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    Battery Type for Electric Bike

    Hi everyone, I will be building a 26" 24v 250w electric bike, and was wondering what type of battery is best? I have some SLAs from a previous project (12v18ah) I'd like to use, but they're quite heavy. Is there a good way to mount the batteries so the bike doesn't tip over when parked (a...
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    Hub Motor Reliability Question

    Hi everyone, Do you have any real world experience with the reliability of hub motors? How many miles can I reasonably expect to get out of a Goldenmotor dot com MagicPie or any of the chinese geared brushless hub motors? Any other recommendations for usage/brands/etc.? I'm planning to use it...
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    Building a 60mph electric motorcycle on a 26" bicycle frame

    Hi everyone, Do you have any suggestions for building a hub motor powered electric motorcycle on a 26" bike frame? Legally, it wouldn't be an e-bike. I'd like it to go 60mph. Any advice you have is appreciated. -3wheels1life
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    Front Hub motor for Sun EZ-1?

    Hello everyone, I'm thinking of getting a front hub motor for my Sun EZ-1 SC. This is a 16" inch wheel. (a rear motor won't work because I plan to get an Extrawheel). How many volts and watts should I get? I'd like to be able to ride at least 6 hours per charge @ 20mph. Also, should I get a...
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