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  1. k9kruiser

    EMC-180 battery charger

    When searching for a battery charger I ran into the EMC-180, but can only find it through Chinese sources. Doesn't any US company stock it? Some chargers I see say they are for LiPo, others say they are for SLA, but the EMC-180 says it can do both. Is there something different about how you...
  2. k9kruiser

    Help please, new to tricycles, considering building e-trike

    Progress report: purchased what will become my battery and electronics box to mount where the cage was. ordered 750W/36v gear reduction motor, and adapter, freewheel sprocket, and chain to connect to bike. Will be building a box iron frame to attach to the top of the trike frame. It will...
  3. k9kruiser

    Homemade Battery Packs

    Hey Angel, should I be talking to you about a recycled battery pack?
  4. k9kruiser

    Help please, new to tricycles, considering building e-trike

    There are some MightyMax SLAs that are 22A, the Enersys ones are 20A. I looked at LiPo vs. LiFePO4 as a weight and cost saver. The LiFePO4 aren't in my budget, but maybe I can afford more and compromise with LiPo. If you are saying I can actually start with 3X10 and then add 3X10, that might...
  5. k9kruiser

    Help please, new to tricycles, considering building e-trike

    I don't know how to cross reference the motor to ones listed and I still don't know the relationship between the batteries, the controller, and the motor. You and the motor says it needs 22A. Does that mean I have to have 22AH batteries? I have also heard of people using smaller or larger...
  6. k9kruiser

    Help please, new to tricycles, considering building e-trike

    What is interesting about your comment is that I looked to you as a source and a chart you made showed the 13-31T arrangement, so I just picked it. Have not ordered parts, but would like a max MPH of 25, but 20 is OK. So, does having a 22AH motor mean my batteries need to be able to put out...
  7. k9kruiser

    Help please, new to tricycles, considering building e-trike

    Am familiar with the chart but it seems it is asking for one more value than I have: Sprockets Page Speed and Gear Ratio Calculator Clutch Sprocket 13T Big Drive Sprocket 31T The Gear Ratio = 5 to 1 Rear Tire Height 26 Revolutions Per Minute 480 RPM Approximate Speed 32.11363 51.38183...
  8. k9kruiser

    Help please, new to tricycles, considering building e-trike

    Hello "The Man" :) The axle is 17mm. It was my understanding that because of the gear reduction motor, I don't need a jackshaft? The output sprocket is 480rpm so as you can see, it is slowed down a lot within the motor. I have the hardest time using Amazon's search engine. I can put in the...
  9. k9kruiser

    Help please, new to tricycles, considering building e-trike

    I think I read the Meridian has chrome moly forks... I am still leaning more towards a rear gear reduction motor though.
  10. k9kruiser

    Help please, new to tricycles, considering building e-trike

    Hello DrkAngel....I am familiar with that conversion chart, thanks. Still waiting for pictures of your install and what parts you used. Lew
  11. k9kruiser

    Help please, new to tricycles, considering building e-trike

    Hello, The 3-speed rear end is on the more expensive models, the plain Meridian is just a single speed. Another distinction is that the meridian is 17mm (not quite) so parts for a 15mm axle won't fit. I am looking at the MY1020Z. Until now, I was only able to find a 36v/600W model but a seller...
  12. k9kruiser

    eTrike Conversion - as Mobility device! ... ?

    DrkAngel, Appreciate all your info as my build will probably be similar. What I would love to see is how you mounted it. I think one picture showed the motor mounted to a plate, but it wasn't obvious what connected to what? Did you consider the clamshell spoke option vs. the rag method? I...
  13. k9kruiser

    Help please, new to tricycles, considering building e-trike

    Hello, Can you tell me the wattage of the motor you put on the front of your Meridian? If I go with a front one like yours I want to make sure it has enough power, but not so much top end as I don't anticipate going fast, but need power for hills and I am even considering hauling my dog...
  14. k9kruiser

    Help please, new to tricycles, considering building e-trike

    I have been following this thread and have some thoughts. Earlier someone said the Meridian was incompetent, etc. etc. I don't know that anyone claimed it was comparable or as safe as the $1000 plus bikes. It was also suggested I wouldn't be happy unless I bought a $1000 low torque motor...
  15. k9kruiser

    Newbie Schwinn Meridian Trike Build

    Thanks for your advice, but maybe I mislead regarding 1000W, it was for power, not speed, I want range and power for hills or load. The price of a nicer trike would cost as much without being electrified as the Schwinn electrified. I realize it's shortcomings, but feel it is a way to start...
  16. k9kruiser

    Newbie Schwinn Meridian Trike Build

    For many years I thought I would end up on a trike for a variety of reasons. I have seen several people use the Schwinn has a cheaper alternative to a Workman and that fits my budget better for now. I looked at a motorized hub and then a gear reduction motor to connect to the rear axle, and...
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