michaelkramer11
1 W
First I want to say I'm sorry for all of the random questions, but thank anyone who is willing to help me get going!!! This is my first build, so yes, another NOOB!
Just ordered the 1000w rear kit from yescomusa (Which torque arms????) I've got tons of experience with LiPo's from many years of rc experience and am good to go in that area.
I'm wanting to make a commuter bike (5 mile round trip, some small hills) and I already have 4 6S5000 30C packs so I plan to run 12S10AH. Not sure how far this will take me but I imagine it will be plenty. I would like to have a solid 10-15 mile range. Does everyone use some sort of pre-Charge resistor???
I've got two bikes available but don't know which one to use:
Bike 1: The full suspension Wal Mart "Next" bike. I've read that you want steel forks. The frame is aluminum but where the wheels mount to the bike, a magnet sticks to the metal, so I imagine they are steel.
Bike 2: Giant Boulder. This bike is in much better overall condition and has space in the frame for batteries and what not but I don't know if the frame is strong enough (magnet does not stick to any part of frame).
Also, I go to work when it is still dark and was wondering what everyone uses for headlight/taillights??? I've seen some super high priced ones, but is there anything that is more reasonable and still works well? I'd like something to run off of 12/13 volts.
Summary of Questions:
1.Which torque arms for the yescom kit?
2.Approx range on 12S10AH at 20sh mph?
3.Is it necessary, recommended to use a precharge system when hooking up lipos to the motor controller?
4.Which bike frame of these (or do I NEED to purchase something else)?
5.Which lighting system to run off of 12v?
6.Which tubes/tires are recommended and what size/brand rim tape?
Thank anyone and everyone who has any input for my project. I really want to stop using my 12mpg truck around town when not necessary and love the idea of being more energy efficient. I'm hoping this will be my ticket to having awesome fun and doing what I can to save a few bucks in the long run at the fuel pump.
Just ordered the 1000w rear kit from yescomusa (Which torque arms????) I've got tons of experience with LiPo's from many years of rc experience and am good to go in that area.
I'm wanting to make a commuter bike (5 mile round trip, some small hills) and I already have 4 6S5000 30C packs so I plan to run 12S10AH. Not sure how far this will take me but I imagine it will be plenty. I would like to have a solid 10-15 mile range. Does everyone use some sort of pre-Charge resistor???
I've got two bikes available but don't know which one to use:
Bike 1: The full suspension Wal Mart "Next" bike. I've read that you want steel forks. The frame is aluminum but where the wheels mount to the bike, a magnet sticks to the metal, so I imagine they are steel.
Bike 2: Giant Boulder. This bike is in much better overall condition and has space in the frame for batteries and what not but I don't know if the frame is strong enough (magnet does not stick to any part of frame).
Also, I go to work when it is still dark and was wondering what everyone uses for headlight/taillights??? I've seen some super high priced ones, but is there anything that is more reasonable and still works well? I'd like something to run off of 12/13 volts.
Summary of Questions:
1.Which torque arms for the yescom kit?
2.Approx range on 12S10AH at 20sh mph?
3.Is it necessary, recommended to use a precharge system when hooking up lipos to the motor controller?
4.Which bike frame of these (or do I NEED to purchase something else)?
5.Which lighting system to run off of 12v?
6.Which tubes/tires are recommended and what size/brand rim tape?
Thank anyone and everyone who has any input for my project. I really want to stop using my 12mpg truck around town when not necessary and love the idea of being more energy efficient. I'm hoping this will be my ticket to having awesome fun and doing what I can to save a few bucks in the long run at the fuel pump.