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    Is there a "best" cheapo ebike build kit?

    I'm about to build another ebike. I figure a cheapo kit where I can take the battery off and leave the bike in the bike shed is my best bet. I can't bring the bike into my new apartment, and I just want something to jump on, push a throttle, and be to work in 10 minutes a couple miles away when...
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    Trying to understand controllers and high rpm small wheels...

    I've only built an ebike from a kit before, so I didn't have to work out which controller to use. I was reading something on the Grin website about using a controller with a higher eRPM on a smaller wheel. Now that I'm doing a completely cobbled together project, and with small scooter wheels at...
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    A Couple Newbie Questions About Building An E-Scooter

    I'm looking to build a small E-vehicle to get around town mostly on bike paths and side streets and have been thinking about doing a scooter rather than a bike this time. I like the idea of the smaller size and weight. I was thinking of using a 20" wheel platform. I know I at least want a disk...
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    Is It OK To Leave The Bike Outside In Winter?

    I know it's bad to leave the battery out in the cold. Does it matter if you take the battery off of the bike each day and leave the bike itself out in an unheated garage, and in the morning bring the battery out, pop it on the bike, and go? I'm moving to a place without a heated place to store...
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    Old GT Full Suspension - The Perfect Road Build Platform?

    In my research/planning of a build to do ~35mph and long distances on bike paths, roads, and gravel rail-trails, it seems like one of these old GT full suspension bikes would be perfect. There's no need for long suspension travel if not off-roading, but I figure some rear suspension would be...
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    E-bike or E-motorcycle?

    What would you build for getting around a small city with pretty decent bike paths and a budget of ~$2,000? A nice, long range e-bike based on a full suspension MTB frame, or a motorcycle conversion, likely based on whatever cheap donor bike suits the needs? After a bit of reading, I'm surprised...
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    Calling All Linux Users(who want to help a newb)

    Now that I'm sitting around my apartment every day out of work, I figure this is the perfect time to finally get away from the crap that is windows. I've tried Ubuntu Briefly before, and am interested to try Linux again. However, I'm a Complete newb. The laptop I want to install on is an old...
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    DW Documentary: Will Germany's Car Industry Survive

    The link has no sound for me. But it's on youtube too if anyone else has this problem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcXjVxaKzv4
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    36v vs. 48v Range Question.

    I apologize in advance because I'm sure this has been answered, but I'm having trouble searching in such a way as to find the answer. Assuming you drove the same course under the same conditions, same motor efficiency, etc, would a 48v 1000w motor use more battery power than a 36v 500w motor...
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    Will The Trek Fuel Frame Suit My Needs?

    I just happened upon a 2007-ish Trek Fuel (Don't know the exact model/year), which I've seen recommended here several times. I could get Just the frame for $40, bare with nothing on it. That seems pretty cheap to me for a suitable frame. Will that build a good "fast" ebike? I'd like strong...
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    Any High Powered, Sporty Handling Ebikes?

    I've been doing a decent amount of searching, and only see MTB style high powered bikes. Are there any cool, more sport/street oriented builds out there? All of the builds I find are built on a long-travel suspension MTB frame with downhill type geometry. Would it work to simply put a shorter...
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    Is it bad to constantly plug in and lightly drain a battery?

    I use my ebike for delivery. Is it bad for the battery if I were to go on a delivery of a few miles, return home, plug in the battery, and unplug it again in 20 minutes and do another delivery?
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    Throttle use with trigger shifters?

    I'm still on my first e-bike, so I don't know much beyond my current set-up. My throttle is too bulky to use my trigger shifter normally, so I have the shifter flipped up awkwardly behind the throttle. Will most half-twist throttles(seems like most prefer those, so I'm gonna try one) work with...
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    Is my battery safe from over discharge?

    I didn’t find a specific answer to this. I know the BMS is there to make sure the pack charges safely, but does the BMS also mean the battery pack is safe from damage due to being discharged too far? I ran the battery low enough yesterday that the bikes controller, which also has a low voltage...
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    Taking prebuilt pack out of casing to fit in smaller space?

    I’m new to ebikes and brand new to this forum, so please direct me if this is in the wrong area or has been answered many times elsewhere. I’ve been doing my reading, but sometimes searches don’t turn up answers even when they exist... Anyway, I’m building my first ebike from a full suspension...
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