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  1. calvin

    Changing Gears?

    Here's the key: before you shift.... Good info! Thanks.
  2. calvin

    Hub Motor Factory Workers Video

    They probably would not be able to afford the bikes that Court reviews, but as of "early 2010 China has a fleet of 120 million ebikes and e-scooters" (source: wikipedia).
  3. calvin

    I got my Motive Shadow Yesterday

    No I didn't flip the picture. The bike inverts itself. Some mornings the chain is on the right side and then other times on the left. Very disconcerting.
  4. calvin

    I got my Motive Shadow Yesterday

    Well you guys deserve a trophy! I rode the bike for two hours today, got some exercise and had a blast! My money was well spent. Thanks for making the bike.
  5. calvin

    I got my Motive Shadow Yesterday

    The twist throttle was included in the price, contact Cameron for more info.
  6. calvin

    I got my Motive Shadow Yesterday

    It went up to 24 mph in throttle mode and was still accelerating and I chickened out. I not used to riding a bike that fast! It is also illegal. I think you may press closer to 30mph with the 48 volt battery. I may have to get one!
  7. calvin

    I got my Motive Shadow Yesterday

    The shock works, like you pointed out in your video. It will probably suffice for driving along well maintained streets or sidewalks. Anything more than that I think that I would want to upgrade. The mirror is from Walmart.
  8. calvin

    Hub Motor, Disassembly, Repair, Reassembly

    In this rather long video (25 minutes), a hub motor is fixed:
  9. calvin

    Hub Motor Factory Workers Video

    In this video you can see a short section of the motor build process:
  10. calvin

    I got my Motive Shadow Yesterday

    I asked the Bikers Edge shop (in Peoria Az) mechanics to give me their opinion of the bike minus the electronics. They said all of the components were "decent" and that there wasn't any "cheap stuff" on the bike. One of them took pictures of it, because a buddy of his wants to purchase an ebike...
  11. calvin

    100-mile tuneup recommendation

    It could be "high speed shimmy": http://davesbikeblog.blogspot.com/2005/11/high-speed-shimmy.html , but your speeds are lower than specified here, also there is something called harmonic vibration as an illustration: Full Disclosure: I don't know any of the technicalities here, but the bridge...
  12. calvin

    Front Cargo Compartment Reduces Drag

    The claim here is that this device reduces the rider's drag by 15%, and increases speed by 6%. But for $269, I'll just make one for myself. http://www.gizmag.com/aerodynamic-speed-up-handlebar-bag/30716/
  13. calvin

    Are Americans savvy enough to discern the difference between high-tech and low-tech electric bikes?

    48volt battery, torque sensor, 500 watt gearless rear hub motor ( silent running!), throttle, cruise control, external LCD controls, dual front fork suspension and Court said he said he was impressed. Not much reason to hang on to your money, now is it?
  14. calvin

    Steel (Metal) Vs Carbon Vs Bamboo Frames

    I was wrong, it was the Brits: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Habakkuk and also see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pykrete . The Brits considered making the carrier out of Pykrete. You are right, it would have a low radar signature, except for the planes, equipment and tools!
  15. calvin

    Can city and state ordinances trump federal law?

    Yeah, Move along officer nothing here to see.
  16. calvin

    Smart applies the Velvet Sledgehammer with Awesome Commercials

    Thanks! Thats what I was talking about. Knock their socks off advertising! The first video piles up the benefits and advantages that will accrue to the potential consumer by way of text, number one, two, three and so on.
  17. calvin

    Smart applies the Velvet Sledgehammer with Awesome Commercials

    Despite what Urban Dictionary has to say, the Velvet Sledgehammer technique is when something soft and fuzzy is still tough and capable. That's how I feel about these ads for the new Smart electric bike. Well done. Notice the number of views and likes. Production and editing are first rate...
  18. calvin

    Can city and state ordinances trump federal law?

    Too many cops have been killed here.
  19. calvin

    Are Americans savvy enough to discern the difference between high-tech and low-tech electric bikes?

    Currie makes something for everybody, note the tabs: http://www.currietech.com/ .....
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