I took the suspension seat post off and put on a non suspension seatpost because even at the lowest setting the "SSP" was about an inch too high. Now it is perfect.
What did you do to your e-bike today?
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My Currie needed some top speed, so I replaced the 20 tooth motor driven freewheel with a 16 tooth.
I don’t have a speedo on it, but the little 450w system picked up a very noticeable amount of speed for very little money. I had to take a few links out of the motor chain as well.
-I like the location of my batteries in the frame, but they are difficult to remove for charging (at work). I need to relocate one battery or hinge one side of the battery box.
-I want to replace that big rear rack with a smaller one, but the controller and main switch are mounted to it. I will need to create a box to house the controller and main switch in the frame. It would be nice if I could build one enclosure to house all the components and hide the extra wiring.
I don’t have a speedo on it, but the little 450w system picked up a very noticeable amount of speed for very little money. I had to take a few links out of the motor chain as well.
-I like the location of my batteries in the frame, but they are difficult to remove for charging (at work). I need to relocate one battery or hinge one side of the battery box.
-I want to replace that big rear rack with a smaller one, but the controller and main switch are mounted to it. I will need to create a box to house the controller and main switch in the frame. It would be nice if I could build one enclosure to house all the components and hide the extra wiring.
This is where I should have been posting all this time?! ... Well I havent posted that much over in the other one, Will start updating through this now SO Added some nuts and longer screws to the rear seat mount because I lost one of the short ones it used previously, I dont know why they didint just sell them like this.
I also broke my rear wheel
Im not riding on it now, but how rideable do you think that is? no spokes broken, just a coupple bent ones
You know wheelbender6, A Companion Back seat/ rack might be just what you need. Second seat/ waterproof compartment to store that controller in.
http://www.thebikeseat.com
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Semaj - it's fine to post e-bike stuff in other sub-forums on this site and more members will see it. Much of what we do applies to gas powered bikes too, like seat supports and wheel maintenance. Just remember to post e-bike specific stuff here or in one of the other electric sub-forums so all us e-geeks will see it.
Re: You know wheelbender6, A Companion Back seat/ rack might be just what you need. Second seat/ waterproof compartment to store that controller in.
http://www.thebikeseat.com I haven't seen that before, thanks for the link! That's awesome! Soon as I have the extra cash I'm getting the leather one! How would you rate it? Is it good quality?
http://www.thebikeseat.com I haven't seen that before, thanks for the link! That's awesome! Soon as I have the extra cash I'm getting the leather one! How would you rate it? Is it good quality?
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I recommend them 100 percent! Although I will probably pass on the little backrest they are producing currently, Doesn't fit for me aesthetically and I feel like mounting/dismounting the bike would be more difficult for the passenger and myself.
Passengers have had nothing but good things to day about it comfort wise even with bumpy terrain . Recently I have discovered just what they are talking about :3 If I know I'm not going to be peddling ill put my feet on the pegs and just move myself back onto the rear seat... so comfy! <3
In my minds eye its tron like or chopper esque lol I probably look silly, but I don't care. It has really made me want to hurry up with the upgrade on the saddle to a brooks, just another thing to check off the list
Quality Id give it a 10 outta 10, It holds my batteries, people, and even has room for a bumper sticker of the site, I do not have a lot of experience with racks or second seats for that matter, but I cant imagine ever having a bike that I had some sort of influence in building in the future that doesn't have one of these on the back.
Brace yourself for a Reckless Eyeballing by most people you pass when you have someone on the back.
I recommend them 100 percent! Although I will probably pass on the little backrest they are producing currently, Doesn't fit for me aesthetically and I feel like mounting/dismounting the bike would be more difficult for the passenger and myself.
Passengers have had nothing but good things to day about it comfort wise even with bumpy terrain . Recently I have discovered just what they are talking about :3 If I know I'm not going to be peddling ill put my feet on the pegs and just move myself back onto the rear seat... so comfy! <3
In my minds eye its tron like or chopper esque lol I probably look silly, but I don't care. It has really made me want to hurry up with the upgrade on the saddle to a brooks, just another thing to check off the list
Quality Id give it a 10 outta 10, It holds my batteries, people, and even has room for a bumper sticker of the site, I do not have a lot of experience with racks or second seats for that matter, but I cant imagine ever having a bike that I had some sort of influence in building in the future that doesn't have one of these on the back.
Brace yourself for a Reckless Eyeballing by most people you pass when you have someone on the back.
I'm kind of behind the curve in this thread so this first post will catch up everything from the beginning to date.
In this first pic my bike was new. All I had done at that time was change the tires, and add the headlight.
This is the recent pic after 13 months. I'll try to list all the changes if I can remember. The seat, kickstand, changed the tires again, higher handle bars, raised the fork legs in the trees, rear rack, fenders, handle bar streamers, different brake rotors, hand grips, and a taillight.
In this first pic my bike was new. All I had done at that time was change the tires, and add the headlight.
This is the recent pic after 13 months. I'll try to list all the changes if I can remember. The seat, kickstand, changed the tires again, higher handle bars, raised the fork legs in the trees, rear rack, fenders, handle bar streamers, different brake rotors, hand grips, and a taillight.
looks great bikenut, love the saddle and everything else you have done, very nice electric bike for sure
No, the streamers don't ever bother me. You can see from this pic they don't even come close to me.
I rarely get to see myself when I'm riding. In my mind my bike seems big, but looking at it when I'm actually riding it, it looks so little
Nah, Looks proportionate, and I have to agree with paul, It is a slick ride!
My bosses mom used to ride motorcycles and she had complained about the leather tassles. I guess hers were longer and possibly on ape hangers lol.
Your bikes "Stealthienes" really makes me look forward to the day I can hide those Car battery sized boxes on the back of my bike in the side hack, yep that will be the day indeed!
My bosses mom used to ride motorcycles and she had complained about the leather tassles. I guess hers were longer and possibly on ape hangers lol.
Your bikes "Stealthienes" really makes me look forward to the day I can hide those Car battery sized boxes on the back of my bike in the side hack, yep that will be the day indeed!
I had been wanting to move my controller and main switch to the frame triangle so that I could remove the big Currie cargo rack. I still had a half gallon fuel tank from my gas days, so I converted it to a housing for the controller and switch. I have a bit left to do, but it worked out pretty well. I also have a new derailleur to hang next weekend.
I had planned to upgrade this little kit to 36v, but I found some wiring segments and terminals in the harness that were already heat damaged from the existing 24v setup. I have enjoyed tinkering with the kit and experimenting with the motor gearing. Hopefully, the experience will help prevent me from damaging a higher voltage e-bike when I get one.
I like how you've modified that gas tank into a housing for the controller. It looks really good
Took the elec bike trail riding today. Haven't ridden trails for maybe 8 years, forgot how important it is to watch where your tires go.
This is a no suspension mtn bike that has road tires. It uses an Aotema direct drive front hub. I was concerned that this hub would cog when driven at my desired 1 to 2 mph pace (sight seeing, not playing racer). Turns out I was right. Also forgot what a hard bike is like on a trail, lots of jiggle and the road tires slide around some. The front wheel drive did well though.
I'm thinking the solution to the ebike that can go slow and climb and go fast on the road is to build a mid drive and use a wide ratio freewheel or cassette. There is a full suspension bike in the garage, this will be used for the mid drive bike, but other projects come first.
For now the direct drive hub bike will be fine for street riding, just got to keep the speed over about 6 to 8 mph and all is well.
A question: can the gear drive hub bikes slow down to walking speed without cogging problems and be able to climb at walking speeds?
Mike
This is a no suspension mtn bike that has road tires. It uses an Aotema direct drive front hub. I was concerned that this hub would cog when driven at my desired 1 to 2 mph pace (sight seeing, not playing racer). Turns out I was right. Also forgot what a hard bike is like on a trail, lots of jiggle and the road tires slide around some. The front wheel drive did well though.
I'm thinking the solution to the ebike that can go slow and climb and go fast on the road is to build a mid drive and use a wide ratio freewheel or cassette. There is a full suspension bike in the garage, this will be used for the mid drive bike, but other projects come first.
For now the direct drive hub bike will be fine for street riding, just got to keep the speed over about 6 to 8 mph and all is well.
A question: can the gear drive hub bikes slow down to walking speed without cogging problems and be able to climb at walking speeds?
Mike
Only gear drive hub I own is on my Trikke and it will crawl, no cogging. I was doing some off-roading with it before I built my single track beast, much like your description just bouncing along (no suspension) at a couple mph enjoying the trails. I finally quit after hearing that when the front wheel loses traction then grabs it tears up the nylon gears turning them to peanut butter. If you are going to build a trail bike with a geared hub you prolly want to make sure it has metal gears and lace it up to the rear wheel.