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    Registering high powered ebike as moped.

    I just came upon this thread and coincidentally, I'm running into the same issue, the difference being I'm in Canada and I haven't actually bought the bike yet. I currently have a conversion (actually my second build). It's a Norco Pinnacle with a 52 V pack and a Nine Continent rear hub. I've...
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    Aerodynamics

    There's an interesting design from the late 80s that was used on a bmx bike and apparently they hit 40 mph on pedal power alone. The fairing was made out of styrene (incredibly light but also fragile): http://www.culturecycles.com/2012/06/1988-hutch-hpv-superbike-bmx/ I wonder how difficult...
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    Beach Cruiser Conversions Experiences: Positive or Negative?

    For those of you unfamiliar with the Manhattan Cruisers Brand, here's an exact pic of the bike I tried out at the LBS: http://www.manhattancruisers.com/10_flyer6_m_green.htm
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    Beach Cruiser Conversions Experiences: Positive or Negative?

    Was perusing the "Motorbicycling" forms and one of the members mentioned that Innova makes a 26" whitewall tire that's rated at 65 PSI.
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    Beach Cruiser Conversions Experiences: Positive or Negative?

    Hey Guys, Thanks for all your input! @jateureka The reason I'm looking for a stock bike and not a factory built ebike is because I already have an electric kit installed on an old mountain bike (Nine Continent, 35 Amp controller, 48V Lipo pack) and I'd like to swap it over to the next bike I...
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    Beach Cruiser Conversions Experiences: Positive or Negative?

    Whoops! Made a typo in the above post: it should read ..."the guy at the bike shop said it's NOT built as sturdy as the old time cruisers..." I'm sure the you've all figured that out by now, though :D
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    Beach Cruiser Conversions Experiences: Positive or Negative?

    Hi Guys, Just wondering what your experiences have been converting a beach cruiser (classic and/or new). As I had mentioned in a previous thread I am seriously considering upgrading to a new bike since my current ride is starting to show it's age and maintenance is becoming a pain (not to...
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    Need Advice For Frame Battery Box Build

    Thanks for the tips, guys! I tthink I may have to pass on any type of fiberglassing, since I don't actually have an outside garage or workshop. I live in a first floor apartment and although I have an open patio with a cement floor where I could do the fiberglassing, I would have to leave it...
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    Need Advice For Frame Battery Box Build

    Hi Everyone, Well, i've finally come to the point where I've decided to retire my old ride and upgrade to something better. I've been toying with the idea of converting a beach cruiser (was looking over a Manhattan Cruisers Flyer Deluxe 6 at one of the local bike shops today....sweeet ride! 8)...
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    Discovery Channel and Doc

    Hey Guys, It was actually me who tipped Ypedal off to Doc's TV appearance tonight. :wink: I just happened to find out by accident....was watching Daily Planet last Friday night and at the end of the show, they showed clips from the next episode (tonight) and as soon as I saw the clip with the...
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    KMX Cobra

    Would have loved to join you and your neighbour on your test ride but I was stuck recharging my pack from a ride the night before (got home late so didn't have time to charge before heading to bed). Hopefully I can join you guys on the weekend (if the weather holds). :D
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    Basic Maintenance Question (Cleaning and Degreasing)

    I'm in the process of tuning up my bike for the new season and I had a question re. cleaning the cogs on the cassette (didn't have to last year since it was a new 6-speed freewheel I got with my 9C kit). Is the 9C motor hub pretty well sealed? Would there be any chance of some degreaser leaking...
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    Need Advice on Converting 1985 Mountain Bike

    Wel, believe it or not, I finally found a crankset for my old timer, courtesy of my frindly neighborhood bike shop. They're a little shorter than the originals, something like 160mm instead of 165, but I think they'll do the job. I just hope my bottom bracket is till holding up....with all the...
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    Your Creation's Before & After Pics

    Well, I finally found a replacement crankset at the local bike shop....a little shorter than the originals ( I think something like 160 mm instead of 165). I just hope they'll fit. Should find out this weekend (they're calling for rain so it'll be a perfect time to do some work on the old...
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    Front or Rear Drive??

    I went with a rear setup and I also carry my battery pack in a trunk bag on my rear rack. I could have used the huge triangle on my bike, but I needed to be able to remove the pack easily for carrying the bike in and out of my duplex (both the front and rear of the bulding have stoops with 4...
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    Need Advice on Converting 1985 Mountain Bike

    @MIkeFairbanks, I agree, the conversion went pretty well on this old bike....the only exception being spreading the forks to get the hub/wheel assembly into the rear drop outs: boy, were my shoulders sore after I finally got it in ! :lol: Haven't gotten the bike out yet this season due to a...
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    Need Advice on Converting 1985 Mountain Bike

    Mrzed, You had suggested replacing the plastic brake levers due to flexing but I checked them with a magnet and it turns out they have a metal core. The only braking problem I have encountered so far is because of the extra weight of the conversion, I'm constantly having to adjust the brake...
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    Need Advice on Converting 1985 Mountain Bike

    Well, after a lot of hesitation (and confusion...LOL), I finally went with my original bike. Although I had to replace a few things to make it roadworthy (tires, chain, better seat, brake pads and hubs....bearings were shot) which probably cost me more than what I paid for the bike when it was...
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    Your Creation's Before & After Pics

    HI guys, Well, after much procrastination , I finally got around to posting my build. If you'll recall, I was starting out with an old 1985 CCM 6-speed mountain bike which had been sitting in a shed for about 15 years. So, without further ado, here she is: Before: After...
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    Finally Back on the Forum!

    Hi Guys (and Gals)! Sorry I've been AWOL from the forums for the last few months, but I got a little sidetracked with some other interests (I joined a model railroad club a couple of months back and I kind of put electric bikes on the back burner for a while). I also ran into some stumbling...
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    Where to find E-Bike Car Rack "Cheap"

    Hello All! Does anyone know where to find a reasonably priced car rack that can safely take the weight of an electric conversion? I went to both our local bike shops here in Moncton (Canada) and one place had one selling for $200CAD with a max weight rating of 90lbs while the other shop had one...
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    Another Total Newbie!

    Kartopla, thanks for the compliment. :) It's just your run of the mill "el-cheapo Made In Taiwan" entry level mountain bike. I haven't ridden it in about 16 years so it needs a fair bit of cleaning and maintenance. I never used it as a commuter, mostly recreational riding and even then, mostly...
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    Need Advice on Converting 1985 Mountain Bike

    Thanks for all the great advice, everyone. I guess my challenge now will be to figure out, budget wise, if the extra cost of upgrading a 25 year old bike won't be too prohibitive given the fact that the electric conversion itself won't be cheap. Mrzed, when you mentioned the "cheap steel"...
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    Need Advice on Converting 1985 Mountain Bike

    Greetings! Well, after much "lurking", I finally decided to take the plunge and join the forum. I've been interested in electric bikes for about a year now and have been doing quite a bit of research online (not to mention watching all the Doctor Bass videos I could find on Youtube! :lol: )...
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    Another Total Newbie!

    Everyone, Thanks for all your help! As you can see, the images re showing up fine now. Brian P.S. Moderator, feel free to move this thread to the "E-Bikes General Discussion" section. I started this thread in the E-Vehicles General Discussion" section by mistake.
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