Search results

I'm big on wearing the clothing I would want to have on should I end up sliding along the pavement - That's my 'first aid kit'. I see many. many motorcyclists and eBike riders wearing nothing but a tee shirt and shorts and I cringe every time I see that - They just haven't experienced their...

That's certainly the case with me too. I was initially worried that my bikes advertised 40 miles would not be enough and I might need to carry a spare battery - Luckily, I waited to buy the spare and so far I've not come too close to running the one it came with down. If the trip is farther...

Ah, yes - The very famous Colleen Lopez!! Don

There was a world famous 'incident' on one of the home shopping networks 15 or so years ago where they were selling 'Idiot Proof' jumper cables. They had two 12 volt car batteries and a set of the jumper cables with an Anderson type connector in the middle with red LED's indicating when the...

The Bolton 30 ah battery is nearly triple the capacity of the stock battery. To keep things safe and simple, I would try just using that and leave the stock battery at home. Should 30 ah prove not to be enough for your marathon rides, *then* I would look into the possibly of tying two...

If you're on Key West, get a stout chain and a good lock for whatever you buy Don

Welcome! Glad you're here . . . . and that you 'brought' something new for us to peruse. :) What headlight did you buy? What voltage does it run on? Was it a simple install? Inquiring minds want to know! Don

Since there is already a switch in the brake levers which cuts motor power, it seems pretty negligent that they didn't also use that to incorporate a brake light - That couldn't have cost more than 5 or 10 bucks to add. My wife's Eunorau eTrike has parking brakes on the front and rear brakes...

My wife's trike came with a battery that also has an ON/OFF switch on the battery - It's always switched ON and I've never tried switching it OFF. Some bikes use a 'universal battery' which is used on other models with other configurations and to my mind is a GREAT thing because you have so...

They say everything is beautiful in someone's eyes - If you're color blind and your vision is a little fuzzy, you've probably got lots more 'beautiful things' in your life than I do in mine 🤣 Don

Hope they fix you up well. My wife's eTrike came in a heavier cardboard box than I've ever seen and was truck shipped from Las Vegas to Biloxi without a scratch. I cut up the box and am gonna save it for . . . . something 🤣 It's heavier duty than a sheet of 1/4 inch plywood! Don

The tandem is designed to deal with twice as much weight, but is powered by the same motor. The gearing is probably a little different which could account for the difference in the top speed. The bike frame probably weighs about double too, made of heavier gauge stuff to deal with the extra...

Welcome! San Antonio holds a special place in my heart - I went thru USAF Basic Training there in 1966 . . . . in August!! Quite a shock for a boy from the Seattle area We also RV and I bought a Lectric XP folding bike about a year ago mainly because it folds up so easily and goes inside...

That is unfortunate. I suppose that's one more thing to add to a list of what to look for when shopping for a new eBike - When I need a controller, a new motor or new battery, what are the options? It would be a big plus if it uses standard parts available from someone other than the...

No matter what the savings might be, buying a new one is the only way I would go. You don't know the quality of the cells they use or have any idea how long a 'rebuilt' battery might last. If it only cost twice as much for a new one, sign me up!! Don

. . . . and here I was hoping to hear about a few (or at least one) manufacturer who specifically mentions the "leaving the battery with a 50% SOC only when it will sit unused for more than 3 months" All batteries, regardless of composition don't last longer if properly cared for?? I guess I...

In this case "All" is a very big word - Since you presumably did not contact them 'all' before eliciting this all encompassing statement, it would probably be better if you had said 'some' instead. To think that it does no harm to let a lithium battery sit fully charged for 80 days, but then...

I originally came here seeking info on the new Fat Tire Folding Trike I had just bought - It was reviewed here on EBR, so I figured this had to be the place, right? So, I searched and found . . . . nothing, except for the original review which brought me here in the first place This eTrike...

I would wait to charge it *just before* I wanted to take a ride. When not in use, especially if it's going to be a while before you use it again, it's best to leave the battery sit with a 1/4 to 1/2 charge. Storage fully charged will shorten the lifespan of your battery Don

The big question is . . . . do you use a ruler?? 🤣 Don