1000 watts diy build

[neber kenezer]

I just put together this diy e bike and the controller is 1000 watts but it feels like it has less speed and torque than my 500 watt bike, just wondering if the controller has a speed output option?

 

[Gionnirocket]

And you really want to be seen riding that with all the options available these days?

 

[fauconnier]

Another AI bike...

Fun with AI

I tasked an AI engine with making me some new imagery for a video, and it seems like this could be a fun topic. 5 tries. Bike on a beaver. Or something like that. Same phrase each time

forums.electricbikereview.com

 

[tomjasz]

What a hack job. There are so many issues I wouldn't know where to begin.

 

[m@Robertson]

I'll begin with: the locking strategy is horrible

Zooming in on the pic its hard to see how this is not a joke. But good attention to detail in creating a horror show... right down to the use of wire nuts. Clever screen name though.

 

[Slaphappygamer]

Watch your knees and wear pants! I’m sure there is some (most) energy lost in the friction between the motor and tire. Changing tire tread should make it less bad. Plus side is, no one will steal it.

 

[harryS]

Six days short of April 1. I think I have seen that picture before, but if this is a serious query, the answer is front drive. Pulling is faster than pushing, unless you listen to Ferrari.,

 

[Gionnirocket]

Six days short of April 1. I think I have seen that picture before, but if this is a serious query, the answer is front drive. Pulling is faster than pushing, unless you listen to Ferrari.,

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That all depends on what you're pulling and what you're pushing

 

[m@Robertson]

<shakeweight>Or pulling and pushing.</shakeweight>

 

[Chargeride]

Is that a back up hamster in the top frame box?

 

[neber kenezer]

Well, it sounds like you guys don't know the answer or an answer that could sound like it's correct. Severely disappointing...

 

[neber kenezer]

And your guys's commentary wasn't even good either what are.you guys even doing jeezlooeze

 

[Gionnirocket]

We're sorry... Have you checked the Flux Capacitor?
Could be worn and not holding the proper charge.

 

[kevinmccune]

I give you "Professor"Cracitus Potts"! seriously is that thing a friction drive?

 

[Slaphappygamer]

For comparison, what does the 500 watt bike look like? Is it a rear hub motor, mid drive, or another friction drive? Friction drive bikes aren’t very efficient.

 

[m@Robertson]

Well, it sounds like you guys don't know the answer or an answer that could sound like it's correct. Severely disappointing...

OK here is the correct answer: Everything was done wrong on that bike. Everything. Even if it wasn't horrifyingly jerry-rigged, you would never expect anything but poor results from a friction drive.

All I do is build bikes. I don't buy them so this is not a foreign subject. My ebike builder's web site mission statement is "DIY does not have to mean half-assed". BTW most of the other people in this thread are builders as well so ... sorry I know its harsh but not out of line. I honestly thought this was an April Fools joke.