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  1. harryS

    Unhappy with Velotric Fold 1

    I've owned a 20" folder similar to the Velotric. Our speeds are 12 mph, and I found that almost every bike I owned would use about 8-10 watt-hour/mile at that speed. Let's raise that to 15 WH for 15 mph. It's what many bike manufacturers use. The Velotic is rated at 48V13AH, which is a nominal...
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    Bike Modification

    Lectrics have throttles, don't they? You ought to be able to cruise along at 16-18 mph w/o pedalling, faster than many people on 2 wheels.
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    Battery Storage

    International rules specify the 30% charge level for shipping. As a result. I think most batteries leave the factory at 30% and sit there until they eventually get charged by the customer. For that reason, I believe the industry has moved to more efficient battery management systems that allow...
  4. harryS

    GIANT Bicycle to E-Bike Conversion Guide For Toseven DM01/DM02 Mid Drive Motor

    I notice you stress the shift sensor for both the DM01 and DM02, but it's not included in the DM02. I don't think it is needed on a DM02, but if you think so, better put one in the kit.
  5. harryS

    11 tooth cog

    Brand new chain, Adjusted. You've done all you could. Replace the gear,
  6. harryS

    Make own Controller?

    As PCEbiker said earlier. pictures and description are needed. Name of bike. Battery voltage. Photo of the display and its name if you know it, Describe the display cabling pr a photo, Same for the motor connector. How much power you are running, etc. Here's some typical motor connectors...
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    newer info

    Hard to beat $999, and from what I've read on forums, Lectric does a good job with their online sales model. Most people, aside from those that want concierge service, seem well satisfied. I've owned 20" and 26" fat tire e-bikes but found them a bit heavy and not as much fun as my lighter...
  8. harryS

    Help deciding when to switch to an ebike?

    Discovered ebikes 11 years ago when buying myself a new bike. Figured it would get my wife to ride more so I did a little research and ought one for my wife a few weeks later. After I saw how hers were put together, I converted one. We've ridden about 18K miles together since then. She did ride...
  9. harryS

    Newbie Here

    Take the battery out. Turn it upside down and look for screws on the bottom, Might be hidden by labels/stickers or rubber plugs, The case splits in half, and you'll see the drilled out keylock screwed to one of the case halves. Not knowing your skill level, opening a battery case can result in...
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    Can Lectric's ONE be converted to kt-lcd3?

    I think my Kt controllers 17-25 amps and 36 -52 volt batteries have good throttle modulation with thumb throttles. The LCD3 is kind of chunky for a display, but the numbers are easy to read and it show watts and ambient temperature inside the case/ . I am just surprised by the pricing. I've...
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    Can Lectric's ONE be converted to kt-lcd3?

    $149? THey should throw in the PAS sensor so you know you have one that will work.
  12. harryS

    Newbie Here

    Never had the pleasure of seeing a Giant LaFree, but keys are either mounted in the frame or in the battery. If this is your lock and it's in the frame, you should be able to replace it if you drilled it. There's another view where it's held in by two vertical screws.
  13. harryS

    Can 36v be better than 48?

    They used to sell 24V ebikes too, but in those days, the motors were often mounted outrigger style and drove a second set of gears opposite the derailleur, Then came 24V hubmotors. Ten years ago, I quickly eliminated direct drive hubmotors from DYI consideration when I learned they were heavier...
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    Can 36v be better than 48?

    It's probably an economic thing, Less cells in a 36V pack. and if the customer accepts the lower performance, seller saves some money, Still, I think most any ebike can hit the class 1 or class 2 20 mph limit on 36V, I have a 10 cell 36V4.2Ah battery made with Molicell P42A 21700 cells that can...
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    no wheels

    The video came out in 2017, They're gone. Check out this guy, Maybe he will sell his prototype, HE said he wasn't interested in making any more, but perhaps people in the comments will want to set up some kind of group buy.
  16. harryS

    New Tariffs 2025 !

    Tariffs on the dinky stuff seems to have fallen in a crack, What did I order from aliexpress this week. Oh year, it was a $13 fake leather camera case. Free shipping and on its way.
  17. harryS

    no wheels

    It could, but more likely to unweight a wheel. Then the rest of the bike will want to spiral around the one that's still on the ground. I like that Trego fixed, except for the €499. about $592 USD, I hope the brakes are hydraulic and proportioned so you don't get lockup.
  18. harryS

    Rear wheel axle

    Not necessarily correct, as you can put the tabbed washer on the inside and regular washer anywhere it fits, but the tabbed washer usually faces up You want the axle to sit in the bottom of the slots on both sides too,
  19. harryS

    Replacement Display

    I have the above displays or something close to it. It's hard to see in daylight. I put a bezel around mine but I have to look directly at it. They are usually off by 1/2 volt, but are consistent, I got this one from China. It's handlebar mount, but I mounted on the downtube. It has an on/off...
  20. harryS

    Winter Sucks

    It;s going to get into the 40's (5-6C) next week, but no rain for 10 days, I would like to see some rain to wash the salt off our pavement and vehicles. It also clears off those pesky frozen patches in the shade. Expect to do some biking soon. I realized I spent much of January working on...
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