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    Voltage cutoff

    i would love a 40 mile range, but the battery would probably cost as much or more as the entire bike did.
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    Voltage cutoff

    Hurley, George thanks. As far as talking chit, I was referring to the unraveling thread. Seems to be one of the biggest(haven't looked at it since before the deliveries started). For performance, the button is mashed, 19 mph or better, light pedaling or none except for hills. So I'm...
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    Voltage cutoff

    Yesterday was the first run it till it drops ride. Large heavy rider, 6'3", 210#s. Started with 41.3 volts, traveled 17.5 miles. Shut itself off at 16.5 miles. Removed the battery and tested it within 5 minutes of getting home and got 33.9 volts. Thought that was a little high, had read...
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    Tire issues?

    I don't know how other brands of tires measure up, but, there is no dimension on my tires that measure over 4.25 inches. Might make a difference on replacement tubes and tires.
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    Miles per volt?

    What we're dealing with first. Me-6'3", 210 lbs. So, heavy and lots of sail area. I've been getting 1.3 to 2 miles per volts lost. Measured with a cheap voltage meter. All round trips and varied pedal assist. What have you got? Oh yeah. I consider myself lucky, a full charge measures...
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    Looks like the Sondors Battery and Controller.. Not easy to upgrade

    Yes. That is the question. I signed on early so got the $499 deal, just paid $194 for shipping. Ah, what the hell. What's another $179 between total strangers?
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    Looks like the Sondors Battery and Controller.. Not easy to upgrade

    Getting back to the start of the discussion; spare batteries are being offerred at $179 for now. Is that cheap? Ridiculous? Better can be had? Can I make a bigger ah/hour and connect it with alligator clips for the same money? Not exactly a newb. Had a brushless front hub 36 volt lead...
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    Energy Recovery?

    Energy recovery is a dream still. I am including the Prius in this statement too. Unless you live in the Rockies or similar terrain, it's just added complexity for very little.
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