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    Bike power cutting out

    It is a ping battery. They sent me some diagnostic procedures so I am going to try it out tonight.
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    Bike power cutting out

    Wondering if anyone can help me diagnose this issue. I have a Amped kit with a 36v Lifepo4. The battery reads normal charge, 34v. When I plug it into the controller and run a load on it, the battery cuts down to zero v. As soon as I unplug the controller the voltage jumps back up to 34v. Could...
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    Best Trike?

    Thanks for all the responses. Has anyone ever had any experience with chariot bikes? Worksman Cycles has one. My dad found it on their website and likes it because he can tote around his granddaughter. I see plenty of room for batteries and am thinking the seat could be swapped out for a...
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    Best Trike?

    Those asking about the condition of the rear axle, I think it's just a matter of exceeding the capacity of the vehicle. A 200lb man is already close to the weight limit of his model. Add the array of SLA batteries in the back and after 2,000 miles I think it just couldn't handle it. But I think...
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    Best Trike?

    I am looking for a new bike to build for my dad, who already has a Workman Folding Tricycle. It has lasted him 3 years, but he is now looking at having to replace the entire rear axle assembly. I thought it would be a good time to upgrade him. The electric kit will simply be moved over to the...
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    Pro's/Con's of Ampedbikes.com kits

    I have built 3 bikes from 2 direct drive Amped kits, 2 SLA bikes and one lithium (tube battery) and they've been running for over a year now, one every day. Pros: The motor, controller, throttle, etc seem pretty solid. Pricing isn't too bad and they shipped both promptly (except for the tube...
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    Manufacturers/Dealers to Gravitate Towards

    Ampedbikes is good. I have 2 of their kits and have done 3 builds. The kit itself is reliable and shipping is quick. The sla pack lasted about a year before I had to replace a couple. The motor and controller seem reliable. Their tube batteries are a mess though. Great concept and...
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    Ran stop sign. What would you do?

    I stop at all stop signs, except for a particular one in my neighborhood that is a 3-way stop and there is hardly any traffic. I try to act like a car on my bike. Keep to the right and go with the flow of traffic. In big traffic on major roads I stop in line with the cars at the lights. People...
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    Huffy Rival Mountain Bike

    A 2011 Huffy Rival with an Amped Bikes rear direct drive kit and tube battery. The bike was upgraded with a new shifter (front derailleur deleted), handle grips, and seat. Thanks for looking!
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    Punctured tire prevention?

    I had a ton of flats on my electric wheel. I think part of it is that it needed to be tensioned. I installed a heavy duty rim tape, a THICK heavy tube from my LBS, kevlar lined tires, and had them professionally tensioned. No problems so far. Slime was horrible. I have an SLA battery pack on a...
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