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  1. Badgerbike

    Upgrading Stock E-Bike Motor / Battery

    Wow that bike is fast! I think the Etek is a little too heavy and powerful for my build, but it looks like it could make a great e scooter. I work on the island of Alameda in CA. It's less exciting from an island perspective (only separated from land by an estuary). It does have a cool...
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    Upgrading Stock E-Bike Motor / Battery

    Thanks for the comments everyone! deckofficer: Thanks for the advice and nice trailer! I am now considering building a custom ebike which will allow me to properly match the components. stevenast,Llcjay, PowerMe: I agree - calling it a "high speed ebike" or "lightweight emoped" is more...
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    Upgrading Stock E-Bike Motor / Battery

    Hi, I'm considering buying a stock e-bike, but the model I'm considering (iGo Metro-E) is not powerful enough to keep up with 35mpg city traffic. I prefer stock ebikes to kits because of their integrated, cleaner, less tamper prone appearance (I live in a city where kit parts may be picked off...
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