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EV Warrior
Discussion at Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum in the Motorized Electric Bicycles forum. Did a search, but nothing specific.
Anyone know this electric bike? Just found one on CL for $150, but no ...  | | 
02-07-2009, 12:41 AM
| | Motorized Bicycle Elite Member | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wahiawa, Hawai'i
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Did a search, but nothing specific.
Anyone know this electric bike? Just found one on CL for $150, but no charger. Seems they run between 18 - 20 mph on two 12v batteries and
is friction drive. One site mentioned something about Panasonic batteries.
Just don't know if it's worth goofing with especially since I just found out that electric assist bikes are illegal here. Go figure. Illegal only because the definition of a motorized bicycle does not include electric powered bikes. Electric powered scooters/mopeds are legal. Gas powered bikes are okay, but must follow guidelines for mopeds, ie; lights, mirrors, 50cc engine, etc. <sigh> |
02-07-2009, 07:12 AM
|  | minor bike philosopher | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: north carolina
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I know nothing about the brand but I think the mph is probably a tad bit overstated. I have built a lot of friction drive bikes and I like them. I can't believe they have e bikes as illegal anywhere. That is just plain nuts. |
02-07-2009, 01:11 PM
| | Motorized Bicycle Elite Member | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orange County, CA
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The EV Warrior's were expensive bikes back when they first came out. They were sold at Car dealers and if memory serves, they sold for over $1000.00 fully decked out? Staton Inc. I believe bought up alot of the spare parts for these bikes and still offers them for sale (see link) Results Page When they show up used here in SOCAL they seem to be selling in the neighbor hood of $500.00+-. If Staton dosen't have a charger you should be able to find one from a local Industrial Battery supplier. Or the bike would make a good platform for a gasoline rack-mount set up?
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02-07-2009, 01:36 PM
| | minor bike philosopher | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: north carolina
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I saw a bike on ebay for over a grand bucks, also one for bids at 250 right now. As for the charger I use a 12 battery maintenance charger to do one at a time on my friction bikes. You don't have to unhook them. I don't think it would bother the controller to do it that way. |
02-07-2009, 07:28 PM
| | Motorized Bicycle Elite Member | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wahiawa, Hawai'i
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Yeah, who'da thunk that ebikes would be illegal. Although, I doubt the police would bother unless it's being used recklessly. Thanks for the info, guys. Price is right, but he sellers attitude is kinda lacking. I'll pass. Yeah, I do that. If the seller or buyer rubs me the wrong way, it's a no-deal.  Besides, the wife just made a deal on a neighbor's company car and I still have at least 2 scooters to sell off. So I was reminded. Sheesh.  |
02-08-2009, 12:23 AM
| | minor bike philosopher | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: north carolina
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Yeah my wife and I had to form a compromise. I am allowed to have two bikes at one time no more. |
02-08-2009, 12:44 PM
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Well, can't live with'em, can't live without'em.............the bikes, not the wives.  Oh, sorry honey. I'm coming.   |
02-09-2009, 11:17 PM
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That's the one I keep seeing at the University. It's blue, enclosed friction drive ? motor ?
I lock my moped next to it about once a week, I took some weak cell phone photos of it. I can get more real pics if needed. 
Maybe leave a note to find out if they 're wanting to sell...
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02-10-2009, 04:07 PM
| | Motorized Bicycle Elite Member | | Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wahiawa, Hawai'i
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Seems they're making a comeback, with the rising cost of fuel and unstable economy. Did a search and found that they're still making them, just not as expensive as they were the first go'round. Still looks the same as well, which to me is kinda ugly with that odd shaped plastic shell over the rear wheel. |
02-10-2009, 07:17 PM
| | minor bike philosopher | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: north carolina
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Actually I just got through my first one mile test ride of a hub motor. I am impressed but it is not a giant leap up from friction drive in my opinion. It is more efficient but how much more I don't know. Friction is cheaper to build by a long shot.
When you factor in the tire wear how long will it take to pay off the extra 200 bucks even a small hub motor cost to buy. I think it might be a hair faster and easier to pedal than a friction of the approximate equal power.
All in all I like them both for exercise for actual use as a commuter I would look at gasoline though. Just my opinion. | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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