Green Machine
100 kW
After years of waiting for the technology I think it has finally arrived.I have had one brilliant ride after another through San Francisco, climbed many super steep hills, and have gone on many adventures just a month into owning this extreme green machine. Finally an electric vehicle which has fully changed my life. Although expensive i think the bike is worth every penny in the mobility it has afforded me. I have owned many other electric vehicles but nothing comes close to this in functionality and stealth....come to think of it...i have really owned ALOT of small electric vehicles.
My new ebike has been a dream. Thanks to Iliad and Mr. Electric (Nick) for helping me to build what i feel is almost a perfect ebike.
It was a gamble to start with quality downhill mountain bike. I narrowed my search to a classification of bike callled an "all mountain" bike, one step down from a full downhill bike which was designed to take to the top of the mountain on a chairlift. The key is in the front fork RC2 Van which in itself is worth over 1k and the top quality hyrdraulic disc brakes. I bought the bare bike used (no electric) for 2400, two years old in perfect shape, but to buy this bike new it would cost over 5k. Its a highly respected bike, a Turner RFX with high end components. The quality components really make a huge difference. And the total bike weight is the same as Nicks high power cycle which is a much scrawnier frame with only 4 inches of travel. The bike feels really solid...all the shifting and braking just feels perfect....other e-bikes i have rode are squeaky. This bike is silk smooth. I got 5k invested with the bike and the electric...but considering the bike itself would cost 5k new...i feel i skated. Of course i could have bought a motorcycle with this money....but i cannot emphasize the importance of the stealth factor enough..especially riding around in a big city....
The Bike has the 1k bmc with the 50 amp controller, and a lipo4 10ah pack that weighs 10 pounds. I have an extra pack for extra long rides. Sweet extras include a dc-dc converter custom wired by Iliad with an amazing led light system on the front and back which looks molded into the frame. Illiad does amazing work. Other Illiad touches include a cycle analyst modification to limit the controller, a cigarrette plug for charging my iphone, thicker phase wires going to the motor, and a custom wired alarm system (more on taht later) Nick designed a rack which really does a great job of lowering the center of gravity by riding just inches above the rear wheel, and rides along with the rear suspension.
As you can tell i am really Giddy about this bike...What makes the bike so good?
1. 35mph max speed (rarely use it...only when combatting traffic)
2. 30 mile range (maximum)...20 miles average in my conditions.
3. Stealth quiet and appearance (critical for riding EVERYWHERE plus a lot of fun blowing by real cyclists)
4. Super smooth ride (no jankiness here)
5. Ability to park outside of city restaurants and bars without getting stolen (alarm system)
6. Remote seat drop is really nice for when blasting down hills..esp offroad.
7 Full ability to ride offroad in Gnarly conditions. The suspension on this thing truly inspires confidence.
8. Super cool looking bike...no dork factor here.
9. Unreal hill climbing abilty...with pedal assist i can climb all but the steepest hills in SF without smoking motor.
Imagine the ability to ride across the golden gate bridge in the bike lane, to blast through at 30 mph golf courses at night, to blaze through the city at night from end to end way faster than i could do in a car. Basically it has made my neighborhood a lot smaller. I go to places on a whim that would normally be an ordeal to drive, pedal or walk. I am planning some crosss country camping trips this summer...etc etc.
This bike is the perfect cross between motorcycle and bicycle. Really i cant imagine it getting much better. To me it is a total vespa / moped replacement. I am really happy with my decision early on to spend the money on a great starter bike...it really made all the difference. Illiad and i agree this might be one of the best electric bikes every built.
Future upgrades:
1. Fancier motorcycle alarm system with gps tracking and ability to track rides and call me on phone if alarm is activated (more on that later)
2. Dropping the lipo4 for a smaller, lighter, and more powerful lipo....
3. smaller rear pack for even more stealth.
4. More bulletproof bmc motor.
Will Post more pics later if anyone is interested...


My new ebike has been a dream. Thanks to Iliad and Mr. Electric (Nick) for helping me to build what i feel is almost a perfect ebike.
It was a gamble to start with quality downhill mountain bike. I narrowed my search to a classification of bike callled an "all mountain" bike, one step down from a full downhill bike which was designed to take to the top of the mountain on a chairlift. The key is in the front fork RC2 Van which in itself is worth over 1k and the top quality hyrdraulic disc brakes. I bought the bare bike used (no electric) for 2400, two years old in perfect shape, but to buy this bike new it would cost over 5k. Its a highly respected bike, a Turner RFX with high end components. The quality components really make a huge difference. And the total bike weight is the same as Nicks high power cycle which is a much scrawnier frame with only 4 inches of travel. The bike feels really solid...all the shifting and braking just feels perfect....other e-bikes i have rode are squeaky. This bike is silk smooth. I got 5k invested with the bike and the electric...but considering the bike itself would cost 5k new...i feel i skated. Of course i could have bought a motorcycle with this money....but i cannot emphasize the importance of the stealth factor enough..especially riding around in a big city....
The Bike has the 1k bmc with the 50 amp controller, and a lipo4 10ah pack that weighs 10 pounds. I have an extra pack for extra long rides. Sweet extras include a dc-dc converter custom wired by Iliad with an amazing led light system on the front and back which looks molded into the frame. Illiad does amazing work. Other Illiad touches include a cycle analyst modification to limit the controller, a cigarrette plug for charging my iphone, thicker phase wires going to the motor, and a custom wired alarm system (more on taht later) Nick designed a rack which really does a great job of lowering the center of gravity by riding just inches above the rear wheel, and rides along with the rear suspension.
As you can tell i am really Giddy about this bike...What makes the bike so good?
1. 35mph max speed (rarely use it...only when combatting traffic)
2. 30 mile range (maximum)...20 miles average in my conditions.
3. Stealth quiet and appearance (critical for riding EVERYWHERE plus a lot of fun blowing by real cyclists)
4. Super smooth ride (no jankiness here)
5. Ability to park outside of city restaurants and bars without getting stolen (alarm system)
6. Remote seat drop is really nice for when blasting down hills..esp offroad.
7 Full ability to ride offroad in Gnarly conditions. The suspension on this thing truly inspires confidence.
8. Super cool looking bike...no dork factor here.
9. Unreal hill climbing abilty...with pedal assist i can climb all but the steepest hills in SF without smoking motor.
Imagine the ability to ride across the golden gate bridge in the bike lane, to blast through at 30 mph golf courses at night, to blaze through the city at night from end to end way faster than i could do in a car. Basically it has made my neighborhood a lot smaller. I go to places on a whim that would normally be an ordeal to drive, pedal or walk. I am planning some crosss country camping trips this summer...etc etc.
This bike is the perfect cross between motorcycle and bicycle. Really i cant imagine it getting much better. To me it is a total vespa / moped replacement. I am really happy with my decision early on to spend the money on a great starter bike...it really made all the difference. Illiad and i agree this might be one of the best electric bikes every built.
Future upgrades:
1. Fancier motorcycle alarm system with gps tracking and ability to track rides and call me on phone if alarm is activated (more on that later)
2. Dropping the lipo4 for a smaller, lighter, and more powerful lipo....
3. smaller rear pack for even more stealth.
4. More bulletproof bmc motor.
Will Post more pics later if anyone is interested...

