My name is Gorden , this is just to introduce myself . I am an 80 year old geezer who has played with bikes most of my youth . I got interested in electric bikes about twelve years ago . Enclosed is a picture of my first bike . I picked up the frame and forks off of Craigs list , and the electrical components off of eBay . It had a 36 volt no name hub motor . The battery is just a bunch of cells wrapped up in silver duct tape . and the controller of unknown wattage and amps . In all it's crudeness it would still do 28 mph on level ground . A friend in a car drove beside me to check mph. I drove it for about three years , and had it stollen out of my garage. I never bothered to hook up the pedals to the rear wheel . I enjoyed it immensely and it got me hooked . I will post my current bike in the near future .
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Forever Dago
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I was living in Racine Wisconsin at the time , and used the bike for my half hour commute to work , which was in a mostly rural area . Taking back roads and through parks . I took my charger with me and charged the bike while I was at work . Then at home , charged it over night . Probably never ran the battery below half. I am not a long distance rider . Even with a large , and shock absorbed seat . more than a half hour exceeds my comfort level .
Watana Bob
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Welcome Gorden, not trying to be negative, but that thing looks like a potential house fire when charging. I applaud your innovation, but please save up your nickels and dimes and buy a purpose-built e bike, if not for yourself, for your loved ones sake.
Biplaneguy
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Nah, you gotta understand the engineer/hacker mindset. I just bought a "real" ebike, these days I have too many projects, but his bike looks like something I would have built when I was younger (well, I did, but with a lawnmower engine instead of batteries... it was quite dangerous!). It's not just about the end result, it's about the journey.
Well Bob , I do not take offence . To each his own . But perhaps you misread my original post . That bike was built over twelve years ago . And was stolen . No need to worry about me or my family's safety . And perhaps you will feel the same about my present contraption. I am not a perfectionist , but I do take responsibility , for my creations and actions . Thank you for your concern .
Well Biplaneguy , thank you for your support . I think we are of the same attitude .
Chargeride
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I follow this guy, hes a proper cockney geezer, completely devoid of self awareness, laughs at safety, annoys his neighbours.
But we all secretely wish we could have his total lack of social anxiety
But we all secretely wish we could have his total lack of social anxiety
Chargeride , Thanks for sharing the video , and your enthusiasm for this character . I certainly would not consider him a geezer . Based on his riding ability and gusto for trick riding , I would say he is rather youthful . I can appreciate his apparent , knowledge of components , and his mechanical ability to put it all together . It is also a nice looking shop he is working out of .
Chargeride
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Yes, hes really made an effort, the bike company who makes the kit is his mate Andy Kirby and he started off a bit botchy, but makes some really sweet, but completely illegal bikes
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