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Offline Spacelander 1946

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New Pic of e-bike conversion...........
« on: August 17, 2008, 01:38:30 AM »
Finally finished latest project.....500W GM Hub + regen controller + 36V 10AH Lifepo4 battery pack. New Jucy hydraulic front disc brake 160mm (rear disc had to be removed).Topeak beam rack with removable sliding battery bag. Speedo/Trip meter. Goes like Bela Lugosi, looks like Briget Bardot!......Cheers from downunder.
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Re: New Pic of e-bike conversion...........
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2008, 06:08:26 AM »
Nice job I like it looks good and clean.  But you put your mirror on the wrong side.  ;^) Looks like a pretty small battery pack that's a good thing. Keep an eye on the axle nuts they like to get loose especially with regen.  Spokes stretch a bit and need tightened often till they are set.

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Re: New Pic of e-bike conversion...........
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2008, 06:50:19 AM »
Many thanks for your advice....
But here downunder our nuts screw opposite to you all you Northeners!
Cheers
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Re: New Pic of e-bike conversion...........
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2008, 04:09:26 PM »
Very nice & clean install. What bike did you start out with? Is that a carbon fiber main frame?

I'm using SLA batteries on mine (7aH, adding 20-some pounds to the bike), but would love to go to something lighter; how much does your Lifepo4 pack weigh?

Now to figure out how to pay for it...

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Re: New Pic of e-bike conversion...........
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2008, 10:09:08 PM »
MT Bike is steel welded frame inc the swing arm, 26" full suspension purchased new off e-bay Australia for $300+shipping (Ghao Brand) all stripped of logo's etc.
Lifepo4 Battery size 140x200x70mm to my specification. weight 3.4Kg $350+shipping off e-bay. Shoehorned into Topeak rack bag. (see pic). Cheers & good luck.......
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