BootsEbikes
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Hi Folks,
I'm a eBike owner and builder for the last 5 years. I've concentrated on the old school Currie Technologies eZip, iZip and Schwinn 750-900-1000W Brushed Motor, full suspension electric scooters built from around 2005-2012.
I've bought around 20 of them in that time, and repaired/restored and sold about 15, which has financed the builds of the 4 eBikes I now have. I've converted them to Li-ion and upgraded the chassis, suspension and ergonomics (ie handlebar-seat) to fit my style and usage.
What little profit from the bikes I've sold has been turned over into buying and upgrading the Currie's I now have, so they are all paid for.
As an FYI; I've ridden motorcycles all my life and am celebrating 50 years on 2 wheels right now. I have approx 1/2 million street and 8000 road race track miles under my (ever expanding) belt, and have also been a Lead Tech/Service Writer/Service Manager and Technical Editor in both auto and motorcycle industries. I sold all my ICE bikes about 6-7 years ago and now am concentrating on learning Li-ion technology and having fun building & modifying these little eBikes.
My first one is a 1000W Gear Drive "eZip" I call "Blue Bling". It's overvolted to 60V (66-67V charged) and will go 23-24mph. It has about 2000 mi (done 7-10 mi at a time) over the last 5 years. All it's ever needed was 3 sets of tires.
I'm a heavy rider (200+lbs) so it's not a fast as you lighter riders would be on it. Being a Gear Drive, I also can't do anything but overvolt it to go faster. It's range is about 20+ mi.
I change all of my bikes to be similar with the same MTN bike handlebar, levers, grips, speed controller, digital throttle, seat, baskets etc.
Being a disabled senior, I use them as my transportation all around my little city of la Mesa (next to/East of San Diego), Lemon Grove and El Cajon. I also use them as a Mobility Scooter to go into the stores to do my shopping (as per the ADA Law).
With today's gouging fuel prices ($6.50/gal at the local Chevron today), I barely drive my SUV and simply rotate through the fleet if I have to go farther than 20 mi. I can go over 80 mi in a day without buying gas!!!
The other eBikes I have are all chain drive, so I can change the sprockets/gear ratios for much better speed. The next bike is a Dark Green & Chrome 750W (Now 900W) Schwinn S750 aka my "TESLA". It will go 31-33mph and also has a 20mi range.
Another eBike I've built is a iZip, 1000W full suspension I call "Silver Streek". 28mph and 20 mi range.
Finally is the latest bike; a (Pristine) Red Schwinn S600 (now 750W). Slightly overgeared so it runs low 20's but I got screwed with a China battery advertised as 60V 20ah. It has 60V but only about 5-6ah., so it's range is pitiful at the moment. I'm right now in the process of building another 16S2P pack to run in parrallel, so at least both packs will give it a modest bit of range and hill climbing ability. Being slightly smaller/lighter, it does accelerate the best of the bunch so I call it "Red Rocket".
I'll attach photos so you can see the "Fleet".
So, the reason I've joined and am writing is to find any people here locally who have bought the Lectric XP 2.0.
I'm considering it but as a BK amputee (missing my lower R leg) I'm concerned about how well I could pedal it and how the power has to come on when it's in the pedal mode. I'd also like to see one inperson to se if it would fit me and be a good/better eBike for my needs that the ones I have now.
If any locals would contact me, I'd be greatful for your input.
Thanks for your time.
cheers
Richard "Boots" Langley
La Mesa, Ca
619-466-7298
Largek92@gmail. com
PS; for any local who might want one of my Currie's, I have a Black 1000W 48V (lead acid) Stealth Gear Drive right now for sale on craigslist; Tell me you saw it here and I'll cut you some slack on the price;
I'm a eBike owner and builder for the last 5 years. I've concentrated on the old school Currie Technologies eZip, iZip and Schwinn 750-900-1000W Brushed Motor, full suspension electric scooters built from around 2005-2012.
I've bought around 20 of them in that time, and repaired/restored and sold about 15, which has financed the builds of the 4 eBikes I now have. I've converted them to Li-ion and upgraded the chassis, suspension and ergonomics (ie handlebar-seat) to fit my style and usage.
What little profit from the bikes I've sold has been turned over into buying and upgrading the Currie's I now have, so they are all paid for.
As an FYI; I've ridden motorcycles all my life and am celebrating 50 years on 2 wheels right now. I have approx 1/2 million street and 8000 road race track miles under my (ever expanding) belt, and have also been a Lead Tech/Service Writer/Service Manager and Technical Editor in both auto and motorcycle industries. I sold all my ICE bikes about 6-7 years ago and now am concentrating on learning Li-ion technology and having fun building & modifying these little eBikes.
My first one is a 1000W Gear Drive "eZip" I call "Blue Bling". It's overvolted to 60V (66-67V charged) and will go 23-24mph. It has about 2000 mi (done 7-10 mi at a time) over the last 5 years. All it's ever needed was 3 sets of tires.
I'm a heavy rider (200+lbs) so it's not a fast as you lighter riders would be on it. Being a Gear Drive, I also can't do anything but overvolt it to go faster. It's range is about 20+ mi.
I change all of my bikes to be similar with the same MTN bike handlebar, levers, grips, speed controller, digital throttle, seat, baskets etc.
Being a disabled senior, I use them as my transportation all around my little city of la Mesa (next to/East of San Diego), Lemon Grove and El Cajon. I also use them as a Mobility Scooter to go into the stores to do my shopping (as per the ADA Law).
With today's gouging fuel prices ($6.50/gal at the local Chevron today), I barely drive my SUV and simply rotate through the fleet if I have to go farther than 20 mi. I can go over 80 mi in a day without buying gas!!!
The other eBikes I have are all chain drive, so I can change the sprockets/gear ratios for much better speed. The next bike is a Dark Green & Chrome 750W (Now 900W) Schwinn S750 aka my "TESLA". It will go 31-33mph and also has a 20mi range.
Another eBike I've built is a iZip, 1000W full suspension I call "Silver Streek". 28mph and 20 mi range.
Finally is the latest bike; a (Pristine) Red Schwinn S600 (now 750W). Slightly overgeared so it runs low 20's but I got screwed with a China battery advertised as 60V 20ah. It has 60V but only about 5-6ah., so it's range is pitiful at the moment. I'm right now in the process of building another 16S2P pack to run in parrallel, so at least both packs will give it a modest bit of range and hill climbing ability. Being slightly smaller/lighter, it does accelerate the best of the bunch so I call it "Red Rocket".
I'll attach photos so you can see the "Fleet".
So, the reason I've joined and am writing is to find any people here locally who have bought the Lectric XP 2.0.
I'm considering it but as a BK amputee (missing my lower R leg) I'm concerned about how well I could pedal it and how the power has to come on when it's in the pedal mode. I'd also like to see one inperson to se if it would fit me and be a good/better eBike for my needs that the ones I have now.
If any locals would contact me, I'd be greatful for your input.
Thanks for your time.
cheers
Richard "Boots" Langley
La Mesa, Ca
619-466-7298
Largek92@gmail. com
PS; for any local who might want one of my Currie's, I have a Black 1000W 48V (lead acid) Stealth Gear Drive right now for sale on craigslist; Tell me you saw it here and I'll cut you some slack on the price;
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