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I received the solar panel yesterday, but it was damaged, so it went back today. The box looked OK, but the panel looked like it had been used and abused. I ordered a replacement from another supplier. I don't know when I'll have the new panel. Today, the Genasun came, but now I have no panel...

I just had a thought about an improvement to the floor. I think I'll glue some of the rubber-like material they use for shelf and toolbox liner to the floor. The stuff has an open weave pattern, and is thin, so the extra weight won't be much. I will still be a few pounds lighter than...

I ordered a Sunpower 110 W semi-flexible panel that is 22" wide by 46" long, and weighs 4.4 lbs. This is 4 " wider and 14" longer than the trailer. I will see how far forward I can move the panel, without interfering with the bike. I'll have to attach the panel to something (perhaps aluminum or...

Here is the beginning of my build, using a Burley Nomad trailer. As others have noted, one drawback of the Nomad, depending on your use, is the nylon floor. The nylon walls should hold up well, but the floor may wear more quickly. I saw a YT video where someone used a single piece of 1/4 inch...

That's very impressive. Lots of design and craftsmanship went into that build. I'm using off the shelf components for ease of assembly, cost, and time reasons. Like I said in the first post, I wanted a higher wattage panel, but not the larger size. Just like the guy with the custom build said...

I've had my Priority Current just over one month. With the Current, I find it easy to do long rides. I still ride my Gocycle GX on short trips. It's fun and zippy. Just for info, my job doesn't require me to commute, so I ride for pleasure and exercise. When I maxed out the Current's main...

I too experimented with seat and handlebar position. I now have the seat forward a bit, and the handlebars tilted up about 60 degrees. Now I don't slide off the seat, and my hands don't get numb. If you rotate the handle bars very far, you'll also have to reposition all the controls. Just loosen...

Congratulations on the new ebike. The more I ride mine, the more I love it. The only full size ebikes that come close in weight to a regular bike are the Specialized SL series. They are very nice, but don't have the range or power compared to other ebikes, even others from Specialized. If you...

My extender battery arrived today. I didn't like how close the wires would be to the rear tire, so I drilled a hole. I am disappointed that I had to do this, as according to their video, it was possible to route the cables to the front of that metal plate at one point. If you go this route...

Yes, like I said, it depends on what the cells used were designed for. Some are designed for low discharge rates, some for high discharge rates. Within the specified limits, you will get essentially the same capacity.

Within the rated discharge rates of the cells used, you will get the same capacity. Now, if you used an extremely low discharge rate, you might be at or below the self-discharge rate, which would affect results. Similarly, if you used an extremely high discharge rate, you might be exceeding the...

I just watched that YT video. Sorry, but without more details about what is in that magic device, and some independent data, my opinion is that it is just snake oil. Feel free to disagree, and to spend your money on it if you wish. I'm not inclined to believe some random YT guy just because he...

If anyone is thinking about getting the extender battery, they are offering a $100 discount until 06 March. The discount code is on the web page. I just placed my order.

Thanks for the update. That's a bummer about the cable routing. I just measured the space on my bike and it is 5 mm or less. Is that a disconnect plug that you show in the picture? It looks like without the plug, the cable might fit into that tiny space next to the down tube. You're correct...

I am on my second battery charge, so I thought I'd report more data. The weather was great today (sunny and 60-ish), so I went for a long ride. I had planned on a 20 mile loop ride, but I was enjoying the ride so much that I didn't pay attention, and missed the turnoff (I'd never done this ride...

I have several different rides around here that are 10-12 miles, so easily done in an hour or so without even thinking about it. If I wanted to get crazy, I could ride up to Lake Tahoe. I see people doing this on regular bikes, but I don't think I'd attempt it. For one, it's very steep, and two...

I went for another ride today. Earlier in the week it was snowing and windy, but today was sunny and mid-40's. I'm still on the first battery charge. So far, I have 50 miles on it. It is still showing two bars, but it dropped to two bars about two miles ago. With the type of riding I've been...

Thanks for the update. Good info. I'm sure you meant 572 Wh (or the video says 576 Wh). Unlike many others, Priority seems to be conservative on their hours of use. This is good. Also, the extender is rated for about 14% more capacity than the frame battery. The only question remaining is, do...

It certainly is a large expense. Don't forget the mac and cheese. And for a treat, buy a can of tuna or chicken :) To make you feel better, it's $200 more than a spare battery, which would be more trouble to carry. This extra cost is not only for the custom rack, but the extra electronics to...

One additional item that I bought is a Gates Krikit (pronounced cricket) gauge for checking belt tension. I don't trust the accuracy and repeatability of that phone app that has you strum the belt like a guitar. There are a few different models of Krikit gauge. You want the one that has a range...