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My son asked me if he can get an electric moped this summer. I suggested the only way this is possible is if he builds it with me, so that way when he inevitably breaks it, he will know how to fix it. He seems to be in, and we’ve even convinced Mom to go along. Now my problems start. At a high...

Hello!, I have found Ancheer ebike for a really good price. Motor and controller was working but it needed some love!. I get it and started to work on. The first thing I did was to change the rear tire tube because it was torn (literally). However, after changing the tube, the motor stop...

Hello Atlas owners and anyone with suggestions. I would like ideas about how one might be able to have an Atlas and throttle but be able to attach and detach the throttle easily. I don't (yet) have an Atlas but seriously considering it. I also want a throttle and while OH SO MANY hate the...

Wanted any help in ways to waterproof my connections and controller. I’ve read about siliconing the controller and connections After putting on dielectric grease. Liquid tape has been suggested along with electrical tape. There is also ACF50 or corrosion x. I was thinking the liquid tape or...

I want to get an ebike (or a moped or motorcycle) that can go up to at least 55kph and is under 3000$ CAD (or a little bit more if it’s really necessary). I am willing to build/modify it if need be but I don’t want something that looks like a DIY project done by a 12yo. I already got a Sondors...

Hi - my wife and I retired to SWFL in 2016 and enjoy it here. We ride with the SWFL Critical Mass. Just bought two Lectric XP 2.0 Step Thru foldable eBikes thinking I would take them camping in a shuttle bus we are converting to a motor home. I have released that I have made an expensive...

I know there are dozens of other threads far too similar to this one, and I really don't mean to be an annoyance (I'm a noobie in this e-bike, and even bicycle, world), but I have some questions on the range I will get from my new setup. I ordered my BBSHD (with the ludicrous tune) from luna a...

Hello there! I recently purchased an e-bike (Batavus Padova Easy) with semi dead BMS, semi it's because it allowed the batteries to be charged fully, and that's good because it allowed me to test them, and once I did, I noticed that the batteries are OK, they hold charge decently, not dropping...

So Origami Bicycles makes these really cool analog folding bike kits that come shipped in a normal checked baggage luggage suitcase, and inside the luggage is a trailer kit to turn the suitcase into a bike trailer, along with these highly functional 20" bikes for road touring. We got them for...

Hey folks, I’m new and just accidently posted this same thread in Rules and Etiquette, sorry! I’ve had a couple ebikes and they don’t really ever feel comfortable (I’m 5’7). Current bike is 2018 RadCity 16” so it’s pretty good fit but I just don’t like the geometry. Recently, I saw the Zooz BMX...

I would like to make an e-bike from my current mountain bike. My bike looks something like this: LINK However, all of the kits I saw wouldn't seem to fit my bike. (I would prefer ready to set-up kits) I would prefer something that would cost below 400$ total and maybe reach speeds of over 20mph...

Hi everyone, Thought I'd finally join this forum after seeing the great community helping each other out, apologies as I am a bit of a newbie to ebike world, but am enjoying it so much when it works, it really suits the cruiser style of bike and has been immense fun to ride. I have an Electra...

Fair enough comparison. Not all encompassing; the purpose built, factory bike has better gearing and suspension for off road. The comparison doesn't go deep into the ride experience. Still both are 250 watts, big batteries and torque sensing. I'm really impressed with the kit bike! A lot for the...

Haven't used this bike since 2018 December, I read that I need to clean up the chains (remove rust, oil it up) What kit do you guys recommend? Needs to be cheap, and chinese. A cheap battery would be a benefit, but I have the skills to solder/wire up a pack my self

Not an ebike and not claiming to be, hence the placement of this in the off topic sub forum. It is part bike and all electric, but it is a motorcycle. If you like seeing talented people create, you'll enjoy this.

So, I am relatively new to the whole DIY battery building thing, but I've gone through a good amount of trial and error already. My latest issue is with the hot glue holding my cells together, it just doesn't stick all that well lol. I feel like hot glueing is the most common way of building...

Could really use some helpful tips right now. I built a 52v battery and the thing is overheating so bad, to the point that the hot glue actually melted and it was too hot to touch. My first thought is that the amps are maybe too high for the controller, but I'm not sure. I used samsung 30q...

Hi All, I am new to the forum and have been browsing for several weeks. Lots of great info here, albeit somewhat overwhelming! I would love some input on my situation. I will try to be brief while providing the necessary details! My wife and I pulled the trigger this month on a minivan. This...

Hi all, I’m studying electrical engineering at university and I’m working on putting together an electric bike for my senior project . I have an old brushed DC hub motor and three new rechargeable 12V lead-acid batteries that have a capacity of 15Ah each. I also have a bike frame that fits my...