Currie Technologies offers e-bike conversion kit

[Jerome Daoust]

News article: ElectricBikee: Currie Technologies Offers E-bike Conversion Kit

Currie Technologies, manufacturer of Izip and Ezip electric bikes, now offers a new version of the famous Currie USPD Pro-Drive system, for the same low price. This new Currie Electro-Drive Conversion Kit transforms a standard bicycle into an electric powered ride.

The Currie Electro Drive conversion kit is designed to fit bicycles that use standard 7-speed freewheels. If your bike has something other then a 7-speed freewheels, the kit may still be fitted, however it is recommended that such a conversion be done an authorized Currie Dealer.

Bicycles equipped with this kit will reach a top speed of 18 miles per hour, and have a range of 10-20 miles per charge.

Currie Electro Drive features:
• A great price for an entry level kit.
• Easy installation.
• Second battery available to double your range.

The Currie electric bike kit includes
1. Rear Wheel (u use your existing tire and tube).
2. One Battery-pack.
3. Mounting brackets and all required hardware include.
4. Pre-wired Rear battery Rack.
5. Throttle with fuel-gauge.

 

[Russell]

Yeah but who would want one when it's the same set-up as on their entry level bikes?

http://yhst-88830753437419.stores.yahoo.net/currie-electric-drive-system.html

...and if you did want one why not buy the whole bike from Walmart for less?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12082032


-R

 

[swbluto]

The question is... can this be adapted to more easily mount RC drives?

Although the battery and controller aren't really needed so that would be "excess", I think they're pretty cheap. I think I should be on the lookout for a craigs-list e-zip for this purpose, since people tend to get rid of them when they find out what replacement batteries cost and they should be fairly cheap.

Interestingly, I'm not finding a lot of craigslist hits in Seattle for an ezip or izip - Maybe people have more of a tendency to keep them than I originally thought?

 

[dogman dan]

Great for those that want to go slow and make a ton of noise. Oddly, some do!

 

[Toorbough ULL-Zeveigh]

harley boiz.

 

[docnjoj]

All the "straight-pipes" folks I know claim the noise is a safety factor when they ride. I guess Goldwings are unsafe.
otherDoc

 

[The Journey Guy]

Great for those that want to go slow and make a ton of noise. Oddly, some do!

Or maybe even great for those who don't have $1,000 plus to invest in their very first ebike. You know, like someone who isn't born with the knowledge of how to combine all those top-notch, high performance ebike components that will result in speeds of 40mph and more.

Might be great for those who are satisfied with keeping the law and using their bikes at under 20mph. I have read that if the motors on those things are adjusted correctly, that the noise is kept to a bare minimum too. Probably quieter than a 150 cc gasoline roketta scooter, I would venture to say.......

But then, what would I know about an Ezip anyways? :lol:

 

[LockH]

Seven years later...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008NJPHJO?tag=skim1x174353-20

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