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    LCD5 - info 3 error

    I just want to let the people that contribute to this site know how much you have helped. I am not one to usually give up but after 4 or 5 days of trouble shooting my hub motor I was almost at the point of saying screw it! My problems started when the supplier of my complete kit didn't include...
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    Friction drive in 2021 opinions/thoughts? (first e-bike)

    It depends who brings the baby oil. :)
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    Friction drive in 2021 opinions/thoughts? (first e-bike)

    A couple of other brands you might want to look into are - https://electrek.co/2019/10/30/friction-drive-alizeti-300c/
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    Friction drive in 2021 opinions/thoughts? (first e-bike)

    The problem with some of these friction drives is they can end up costing as much as a standard E Bike kit. I too have been curious for a simple add on system that I could fly with - the batteries still being the biggest obstacle with airlines limiting you to a 100 watt battery or less. The...
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    3 Pin Extension Cables

    This is for a re-sale so the ghetto solution wouldn't go over too well if one of my soldering jobs were to fail but thanks for your reply.
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    3 Pin Extension Cables

    Unfortunately they don''t have the Female-Female cable but thanks for your reply.
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    3 Pin Extension Cables

    Does anyone know of a North American Supplier of the Yellow 3 Pin Extension Cables? I am hoping I don't have to order from China & wait 6 weeks for delivery. I am looking for 2 - 3 Pin Yellow Female /Female Extension Cables, about 18 inches long for Brake Cut Off Switches. Thank you. (Female to...
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    An Electric Fat Bike for $138? THIS IS A SCAM

    It is possible they are legit. They could be end of line or found to have a defect or from a bankrupt manufacturer. It does happen. We were searching for Folding Mini Bikes from China for adding Power Assists to & found them for $25.00 each delivered from China. The catch was we had to order 100...
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    An Electric Fat Bike for $138? THIS IS A SCAM

    Please pass it on to him if you have contact info. Thanks
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    An Electric Fat Bike for $138? THIS IS A SCAM

    I don't know if this is legit or a scam. I have seen these same bikes offered on various websites from the same manufacturer for $7-800. which looked like a pretty good deal but now I find them for $138. with free shipping & 10% off. - Be interesting to see if there is a scam going on or if the...
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    Im after a good qualty long lasting hub motor kit with batery

    Tom, your requirements for your distance & weight being carried appear to be minimal. Assuming your wife is 150 lbs. or less & wanting to do a 10 km commute can be achieved with even the most basic kit on the market. You don't need a tank or semi-transport truck - just a little assist. This can...
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    How much do you think the Vello Bike self-charging claim is for real?

    IRA were you using a typical Direct Drive front hub motor with regen capability? If so, this is old outdated technology. Bionix which is considered to be one of the best in this type of power generator & having the most advanced controllers on the market had to apply for a Government loan in...
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    How much do you think the Vello Bike self-charging claim is for real?

    HarrvS, you are correct this motor was brought to market initially by another company whose name escapes me at the moment. I believe it was a Swiss Company. I am not sure where you are getting your information but they have been shipping bikes since 2016. I think you may be getting confused...
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    How much do you think the Vello Bike self-charging claim is for real?

    Well, they must be doing something right as they have surpassed your 18 month threshold many months ago. Generally, I would agree with your statement that the amount of recovery from re-gen on a typical E Bike is not worth the added complexity, weight, expense or amount of energy regained. I...
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    How much do you think the Vello Bike self-charging claim is for real?

    No one is claiming perpetual motion with this bike. That would infer that no energy needs to be generated. The claim is straight forward in that the riders & subsequent motion of the bicycle is assisting the recharge process. Their material also states that in Turbo mode you will need to charge...
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