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  1. Lightning P38

    Is a class 3 ebike adjusted to go only 20 mph class 2?

    Before I added the e-assist, I had this full fairing on my recumbent...it was great in headwinds...gave me a big advantage over other bikes. Was good in cross winds too. I no longer use the fairing, as it does not help climbing the low mountains here In Scranton, and I don’t need more speed...
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    Rear quick release?

    I have been looking for this item, but did not know if it existed. Just to get you home without removing rear wheel would be worth it.
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    Rear quick release?

    If you get a flat, you can apply a patch to the tube without taking the wheel off. But you have to identify where the air leak is, and then you can pry the tire off, and then pull the tube out enough to apply the patch. Once you get home, then take the wheel off and replace the tube. I run...
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    Torque sensor vs Cadence...

    My 500 watt motor uses a cadence sensor. It has five pedal assist levels. And you can change the pas level on the fly. The speed for each pas is: 1 = 5 mph 2 = 10mph 3 = 15 mph 4 = 20 mph 5 = 28 mph. The motor gently applies power while you pedal to bring your speed up to that level. If...
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    500 Watt motor for sale, $125.

    Price reduced to $100. This was from Ebikekit in PA.
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    What do people do about tire punctures?

    This Tire Jack is incredible...it has always gotten my tires back on the rim. I had my repair shop for three years and this tool always got the tire back on the rim. I do not have strong hands, and it gave me the leverage to work the bead back on the rim. I enjoy fixing flats for people with...
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    Misleading used battery % on display for ebikes !!

    Easy peasy...I like simple. I can do that! Thanks!
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    Ebike Kit Review

    Review of Ebikekit kit I installed on my my recumbent road bike recently. I bought a 36 volt geared rear wheel motor, with a 9 speed freewheel. And a 10 amphr battery. The kit is rated for up to 25 miles of riding. Max speed is rated at 30 mph. Includes PAS and throttle. The cost was $1,200...
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    Dropouts space of 131 mm on rear wheel

    I found out that 7 and 8 speed have the same width cogset, so no space saving to be had there! But my local bike shop guy will get it mounted for me!
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    Dropouts space of 131 mm on rear wheel

    My bike shop guy says I am a wimp...he will spread the rear stays to make the wheel fit! That made my day....now I can order the wheel and in 3 or 4 weeks have my dream bike to ride!
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    Dropouts space of 131 mm on rear wheel

    it is steel tubing. This recumbent has rear suspension and has just two hefty tubes going to the axle from the small triangle around the suspension...it is super stiff...I don’t think it is safe to spread it. If it was a triangle setup, I would.
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    Dropouts space of 131 mm on rear wheel

    I thought about going from 8 to 7 speeds, but I forgot to ask ebikekit.com about how much that would save for space. Good idea. I don’t need the faster gear anyway. Now, the problem of Vision not centering their rim on the outer nuts, but center on the hubs instead....I think a lbs could...
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    Dropouts space of 131 mm on rear wheel

    Is there a motor for a 26” wheel that will fit into a 131mm dropout on my recumbent bike? It is a 20 year old Vision, with full suspension. I just got it, and Inreally like the full suspension. I will have the wheel custom laced as the Vision brand centers their wheel over the hub instead of...
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    Motor voltage question

    Thanks.....I just found out my controller can be set at 36 or 48 volts. I did not know that (Says it in the manual). The controller controls the voltage, and the motor does not care what the voltage is....nice. I am selling a a planetary geared 500 watt motor with 200 hours of use. It is in...
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    500 Watt motor for sale, $125.

    Includes 9 speed freewheel and 700c wheel. I switched bikes and no longer can use this size wheel. has 200 miles on it. Works great.
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    Motor voltage question

    I have a 36 volt 500 watt motor. If I upgrade my e-assist system to 48 volts, would the 36 volt motor work ok with 48 volts? Thanks. ken
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    Tell us about your handles and avatars and why you chose them

    I had this custom printing done on the lycra where it fits over the tailpiece. The lycra covers the tail piece, which is made from small aluminum tubing...it is a very clever design.
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    500 watt motor for sale, with 700c wheel

    I switched bikes and no longer need this 700c rear wheel with a 36 volt 500 watt geared motor. Will sell motor separate from wheel. 9 speed cassette on wheel. Have 110 miles on the motor. Bought from ebikekit. $125 for motor, or $150 for whole wheel. Buyer pays shipping. New is $300.
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    Atlanta, Got a busted battery that is discontinued, what to do?

    The Prodecotech website lists your bike as having a Samsung 36/volt, 10.4 amphr battery that is rack mounted. The bike is shown with disc brakes and priced at $1,449. A nice entry level bike. This is a common size battery on an entry level bike. Did you check with Prodecotech to see if...
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    Atlanta, Got a busted battery that is discontinued, what to do?

    Is there a label on the battery, stating amps and volts? Can you post a pic of the battery?
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