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  1. J

    More Range.

    Thanks I will check the What volt controller do you have?
  2. J

    Power needed to eliminate need for gears....

    I like the speed thing but since I am too old I would not want to ride that fast. I am afraid with the increased speed that Ebikes will be banned from some of the great trails.
  3. J

    More Range.

    I tried to buy from Dillenger and they told me they do not warranty batteries that did not go with their bikes or kits. I sure would not give $389.00 with no warranty.
  4. J

    More Range

    Yes it is the Creeper Trail. I live about two miles from it. I have not rode up the Mountain but did ride to Damascus on a half charge, I have rode down the mountain and as you know it does not need much of a push.
  5. J

    More Range

    I got my front hub from EbikesBC and I have never saw spokes the size if have. I have put a lot of miles on it and no broke spokes. I weight over 200 and ride most of the time on an old railroad bed called the Creeper Trail which is about 33 miles long. I really am thinking about getting...
  6. J

    Conversion or buy new Ebike.

    I had a good base bike that I liked and just made it much better. At 74 years old when I get tired usually after 15 miles I just flip the lever and let the bike bring me home. If anybody does a conversion on a Trek I would recommend the Torque arms as I did on my bike.
  7. J

    More Range

    My weight is a little more, I try to keep seat level with top of my hips and I do sit upright, less strain on hands. I got to ride yesterday even though it was pretty cold. I am going to talk to my bike shop about the gearing. Battery may be cheaper in February. With front hub it is almost...
  8. J

    More Range

    Thanks John for the good info. Since I last posted this the 36 Volt 17 AH is on the market for around $400.00 and in checking this out it would I believe give me another 10 miles with is 35 and I would be very happy. The 42/34/24 is also an option. I like to ride about 30 miles and that is...
  9. J

    Best 2 e-bike carrier for the money

    BV Bike Bicycle Hitch Mount Rack Carrier I purchased from Amazon for $139.99 and it was a great purchase with no problems.
  10. J

    Conversion or buy new Ebike.

    I have not experienced any problems with this conversion.
  11. J

    Conversion or buy new Ebike.

    I looked at Ebikes from many different places and read a lot about them in reviews and forums and I ended up buying a conversion for my proven Trek. I bought a 36 volt 13AH 500 watt motor and I am so satisfied with what I got except I wish I would have gotten the 17 AH for more range. I put...
  12. J

    36v vs 48v for climbing?

    It is just getting winter and I will get to ride very little so I will try and find a 36 Volt 17AH Dolphin case. That should solve my problems. I am looking at one from Dillinger now. If I went the 48 Volt route it would have to be real high AH.
  13. J

    36v vs 48v for climbing?

    I HAVE 36 VOLT 13 AH battery 500 watt hub, What would be the result of a 48 volt battery and controller in range?
  14. J

    More Range.

    If I could get the 8.5 more I would be very happy. We have a bike trail here in Virginia that is about 32 miles long called the Creeper Trail that was reclaimed from an old railroad bed. It is a beautiful place to ride so those 8.5 would put me in range and the extra battery would bring me...
  15. J

    More Range.

    I understand as I am very careful of returns. If I get something at a reasonable price and use it for a year I usually don`t worry about it. I appreciate your advice.
  16. J

    More Range.

    This could do the job $389.00 plus it is a 17 AH. This could give me about 40 miles. What do you think?
  17. J

    More Range.

    I am not sure if the controller would handle it. I really don`t care about the speed as it will run an easy 20 and most of the time I am in the low teens. I doubt if they make a 17 AH. I am trying to keep the same case so I can change them out if I get out and run out of power.
  18. J

    More Range.

    I am 74 years old and have been a bike rider a long time and I just recently converted my Trek Hybrid to a Ebike. I have a 36 volt 13 Ah 500 watt Battery which give me about 25 mile range but have been trying to find a 15 AH for more range. I want to keep the same style Dolphin Battery as the...
  19. J

    More Range

    I have been an bike rider for a long time but just this last month converted my Trek hybrid to a Ebike and I am so happy I did. I am 74 and have been riding about 15 miles a day when I ride but after converting my bike I can easily get 25 or better. I have a question for someone to help me find...
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