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    Cyclone 3K + Townie = FrankenTownie!

    No it's not stealthy! And no it's not subtle! But it is the most fun I've had on a Townie in awhile. Not for the faint of heart, this beast will do 40+mph and it's only running at 52v at 40amps now. Will be going to 72v at 60 amps in the near future! I think I'm going to need new tires! And a...
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    Why you should consider a custom built ebike

    1) You can custom build a better (faster, more powerful) ebike for less money than buying a factory build. 2) You get the bike YOU want. You do not have to settle for someone else's idea of what an ebike should be. 3) You get to pick the motor YOU want. You are not limited to the weak factory...
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    Custom Ebike Builder in Central Texas

    Hi, I'm Rick Speicher and I'm the owner of Rix Rydes, a full service bike/ebike shop located in Beautiful Canyon Lake, Texas. We're located just west of the IH35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio. I do kit installation for those who want the power and quality of a DIY kit but are unable...
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    Range: Fact vs. Fiction

    When shopping around for an Ebike, one of the main concerns is range. Running out of power several miles from your recharge site is a bit of a pain, and for some with disabilities, it is simply not an option. I work with a lot of different Ebikes, from high end European makes to lower priced...
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    Hello All!

    Already see some people I know! Glad to see your here Tom Jaz! I've been following the ebike scene for awhile but just really got into it in the last year or so. I have built several bikes already, some of them are pictured below. I have been an electronics engineer for 30+ years and a cyclist...
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