Recent content by Wallykl

Thank you for some interesting input. Definitely some issues for me to consider. My starting premise .... let's say I want to head out for a several day trip, guaranteed a 150 mile range minimum with no charging options overnight. With my current setup, it would require me to carry at least...

Resurrecting this thread—I notice now that LiFePO4 has dropped some in price—and the amp-hrs would provide some incredible range. Right now I can get 70 mi on my 52V, 20 amp hour with my style of riding. It might be nice to consider a single battery that can offer 3-4x my current range and...

Seems the best way to check your boxes and beat price is to assemble it yourself

I’m reading this string today, 3 yrs after OP started it. Today I read locally of the 3rd home structure burning in my area since January. And yes, this one too officially blamed on e-bike battery charging. I see further legalities coming, harsher penalties coming, and tougher insurance...

Why I use throttle? I'm a newbie. My version--canbus

Thx Indianajo for the detailed opinion. I posted here few weeks back about "no e-bikes allowed". I just grabbed a 36t chainring to swap with my current cassette gearing. I can see it giving me assist in ascending, but slightly concerned it will steal from my top end if I need to make time...

Thankyou all for input. I was thinking of using my current frame-the specialized crossroads in my pic. If disc brakes are deemed a necessity by me--I'll just buy a different frame/fork and do a new build. Currently I was thinking of changing to a dual pivot rim brake for this trip the...

Hello again. I introduced myself last month as a new to e-biking, older user with weak legs and a bad back. I assembled the cheapest kit I could with a BBSO2b motor and I have a few 100 miles on it now. I've learned some things through this experience and along with reading these forums. I...

Thx all. I did see the 0.5C rule as well. I dare say there is no "rule" I see here!

Just read this. Thx, will investigate for next year possibility!

To newbs like me that are dabbling—researching how safe or sound it may be to increase the amp rate I charge my 52V, 20 amp-hr Valstrom battery. Came with a 3 amp charger accepting 120-240V input. As I read various threads on pros/cons of sending the battery higher amperage, my head starts to...

No. I'm not an experienced rider. I'm a newbie to ebikes. I've created a novice franken-ride that I'm taking out on the road this month. (I may have mentioned class 2 in re to EV charging stations).

Indeed. Rent a car here in MN. Toss my bike in. Drive over to Washington state. Drop car off. Ride home. I'm nothing hard-core. I see 100+ mi days are very doable without severe elevation. I'd be happy for 50 mi/d, even 75. Would hope to be home in 4-5 weeks. Even with a rest day per week.

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