triggeraa
100 W
Brasil has one of the biggest markets for scooters, both electric and gas. Those scooters generally run 12" to 16" tires. They don't seen to have a problem with the roads. I think it depends in what part of Brasil you live in.
Better deal than electric bike?
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mateusleo
1 kW
I know i know, but theres alot more holes than everywhere in the world. Its not a specific problem from poor areas, in rainy days we get loads of holes. Well, we do have scooters but they'r kinda dangerous if you get in a big hole =Ptriggeraa said:
wesnewell
100 GW
Seriously now, is that how you get on a bike? I couldn't get on a 20" bike like that, but I have no problems getting on my 26".vulyone said:
dogman dan
1 PW
You do get on that bike funny. Most people throw a leg over the back. At my age, I know quite a number of people that are now unable to mount a bike that is not step through.
Not many of them would ride a bike or scooter though.
I will confess to enjoying mounting scooters vs bikes. Loved that with the 150cc gas scooter I had. Dumped that thing though, because it truly was designed to be ridden by somebody that was 5'2" tall and 120 pounds. It just hammered me to ride it more than 10 miles.
Not many of them would ride a bike or scooter though.
I will confess to enjoying mounting scooters vs bikes. Loved that with the 150cc gas scooter I had. Dumped that thing though, because it truly was designed to be ridden by somebody that was 5'2" tall and 120 pounds. It just hammered me to ride it more than 10 miles.
dogman dan
1 PW
You do get on that bike funny. Most people throw a leg over the back. At my age, I know quite a number of people that are now unable to mount a bike that is not step through.
Not many of them would ride a bike or scooter though.
I will confess to enjoying mounting scooters vs bikes. Loved that with the 150cc gas scooter I had. Dumped that thing though, because it truly was designed to be ridden by somebody that was 5'2" tall and 120 pounds. It just hammered me to ride it more than 10 miles.
Not many of them would ride a bike or scooter though.
I will confess to enjoying mounting scooters vs bikes. Loved that with the 150cc gas scooter I had. Dumped that thing though, because it truly was designed to be ridden by somebody that was 5'2" tall and 120 pounds. It just hammered me to ride it more than 10 miles.
triggeraa said:gogo said:
99% of the mods we do on our ebikes have not been designed by an structural engineer!That is the first shock mount I have seen fail on these scooters. I have had mine since around 2009 and weigh 200 lbs.
It's not about how much you weigh. It matters more about sudden impact forces such as when jumping off a curb or going 30MPH over speed bumps or off road use. That was what cause my shock mount to fail. If you are just simply riding leisurely on paved surfaces then it should not fail regardless of your weight.
triggeraa
100 W
vulyone, I hear you. I run plenty off road with 55.5V lipo. As gogo stated, a good mod would be to run hardened rod all the way across and tie both sides.
The Stig said:
I wouldn't lock this thing up where I wouldn't feel safe locking up a $3K E-bike. There is no such thing as "theft-proof". There is only "theft-deterrent". I don't have this issue because most of my destinations allow me to take the tiny compact scooter inside: Workplace, subway, mexican taco shops, asian supermarkets. They treat them the same as grandma's mobility scooters.
triggeraa
100 W
The 1K includes the 48v 12ah LifeP04 battery pack.
cal3thousand
10 MW
Can anyone find a BYOB (bring your own battery) version of this scooter?
I think that would be the best deal. I only run LiPo now...
I think that would be the best deal. I only run LiPo now...
triggeraa
100 W
Haste said:
That battery is $400-500 from ping. So yeah 1k...
Haste said:
I made the mistake of buying a cheap scooter from EastCoastscooters. It was a 800W model. The Lead Acid battery lasted 2 months then spewed white crusty powder and died. The front suspension consisted of dual spring shock absorbers which didn't work. Steel of the frame looks and feels inferior. Seat post wobbles like a biactch. They seem to have upgraded their suspension but I still wouldn't trust it. And Yeah, the 1000W from Superscootersales.com has the premium Lithium iron phosphate chemistry battery. That thing retails for $500 by itself, hence the $1K price tag.
cal3thousand said:
Haste said:
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I am selling my bare frame chassis of the 800W Elite model. Rear rack, gel saddle cover, rear blinker, and front splash gurads not included. Everything else in the picture can be yours. I was planning to upgrade it with premium parts to get around 30+ MPH but since I already have the 1500W model, I want to sell it instead. $200 shipped if anyone is interested.
lbz5mc12
10 kW
Chris'll sell you one without a battery but I think it would void the overall warranty of the scooter. I've asked before because I wanted to get the 800 model and use my own controller, throttle and battery. My plans have changed since then. So if you want to try for one without a battery it doesn't hurt to ask.
triggeraa
100 W
I do run lipo (15S3P), still $400.00+ 
Ykick
1 GW
triggeraa said:I do run lipo (15S3P), still $400.00+
My exact comfiguration past 3 years. Have you seen this thread?
http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=51731
Not including custom interconnects but price/footprint is beginning to perk my interest enough to maybe stray from RC Lipo?
triggeraa
100 W
Ykick said:triggeraa said:I do run lipo (15S3P), still $400.00+
My exact comfiguration past 3 years. Have you seen this thread?
http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=51731
Not including custom interconnects but price/footprint is beginning to perk my interest enough to maybe stray from RC Lipo?
Looks interesting but too heavy and pricey at the moment.
Ykick
1 GW
triggeraa said:Ykick said:triggeraa said:I do run lipo (15S3P), still $400.00+
My exact comfiguration past 3 years. Have you seen this thread?
http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=51731
Not including custom interconnects but price/footprint is beginning to perk my interest enough to maybe stray from RC Lipo?
Looks interesting but too heavy and pricey at the moment.
Not my strong suit but allow me to do some math regarding your conclusion:
15S3P Turnigy 20C 15Ah = 13.5lbs. 15qty (15Ah) CP155-365 or CE165-365 come in just under 15lbs. Of course, not including interconnects but still not too bad IMO.
Price? 15qty CP155-365, high rate - $414. Most eBikes would be fine with 15 qty CE165-365, long life for $384.
Physical dimensions come in slightly bigger than 15S3P Turnigy but Enderels stacked side by side would still come in around 4" which is just about the magic number that fits comfortably between legs while riding.
Here's the high rate cells used for my comparisons - http://evolveelectrics.com/Enerdel_CP155-365_Moxie.html
Quality, safety? Compared to volatile Hobby cells? LOL, have a nice day!
triggeraa
100 W
Not as modular and adaptable as lipo. I can reconfigure my packs for my different bike and scooters. Can get different size packs to fit my requirements. Have run lipo since 2007 with out incidents (100+ packs). Cheap and powerful. I come from the high power RC hobby.
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