Troubleshooting dying motor
Hooked up a new controller from Amazon to my dual motor 500 watt bike. I’m a rookie so I just hooked it up to the rear motor. My commute is about 45 mins x 2 per day. It worked great for 2-3 weeks for a total of about 400 miles....
Automatic bike transmission concept is wild and spiky—and could be a big shift (arstechnica.com)
Solo inventor says he's not out to replace gears, just offer an alternative.
New Benno 46er Is A Compact Yet Versatile Cargo E-Bike (insideevs.com)
Reader Story: How Much Traction Does a New Tire Buy You? - Pinkbike (www.pinkbike.com)
For going up hills do people change gears, change PA, or just throttle it?
I have done all 3. But mostly throttle it.
Do you switch peddle assist or gears to go up hills?
Sometimes I switch PA. Sometimes I switch gears. Sometimes I just throttle it. What about you?
Trailer to improve traction?
Probably dumb but thought it might be a thing. Got a standard, small, two-wheel trailer and wondered whether it could actually stabilize my ride. Maybeweigh it down some or modify it somehow? I’m talking for slippery conditions.
Picture of wrong Batteries? (pic in article)
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E-bike batteries are a fire risk. Here’s how to protect yourself. (www.washingtonpost.com)
Lithium-ion batteries power our smartphones, laptops and electric transportation. They’re also a safety risk we need to take seriously.
What are your thoughts about using cheap ebike kits to turn a normal bike into an ebike?
Let's get some disussion here , instead of links....
Suggestions on chargers
Just put together an ebike with a parts kit from california-ebike.com. I got their 17 AH battery which came with a fairly generic charger. It's all working as advertised....
It’s Time To Subsidize E-bikes (clivethompson.medium.com)
We offer tax credits for electric cars — but ebikes are arguably even more transformative
Bosch Unveils Lightweight Performance Line SX E-Bike System - Gizmochina (www.gizmochina.com)
Bosch unveils lightweight Performance Line SX E-Bike system, ideal for sporty riders seeking agility and power.
The future of e-bikes in U.S. National Parks could be decided in the next few months (www.themanual.com)
Electric bike riding in U.S. National Parks is a contentious topic. Now the NPS wants to know what you think on whether they should be permanently banned?
NYC will get $25M for public e-bike storage, charging at NYCHA buildings (pix11.com)
New York City will get $25 million to create public safe storage and charging locations for e-bikes at public housing developments.
How do you protect your bike?
So my dilemma: I bought my eBike to help me get around the city, because I don’t have a car and our transit has been going downhill since the pandemic....
CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General James Provides Tips to Protect New Yorkers from E-Bike Battery Fires (ag.ny.gov)
New York Attorney General Letitia James today warned New Yorkers of the dangers caused by electrical bike (e-bike) batteries and provided tips on how
How E-Bike Battery Fires Became a Deadly Crisis in New York City (www.nytimes.com)
City leaders are racing to regulate battery-powered mobility devices, which have been the source of over 100 fires so far this year.
Bafang motor, 1000W vs BBSHD
I bought a Bafang mid-drive motor kit from california-ebikes, I chose a 750W BBSHD, 44t chainring, 17 AH battery. My goal is a moderate range comfortable cruiser, not speed, etc....
Here are the coolest e-bikes and more we saw at Micromobility Europe 2023 (electrek.co)
Micromobility Europe 2023 returned to Amsterdam with all of the most interesting e-bikes, e-scooters, and other personal transportation.
German Cargo Bike Specialist Ca Go Releases The CUV E-Bike CS (www.msn.com)
This cargo e-bike boasts big utility in a compact package.
NBD - Heckler XO (lemmy.world)
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Are electric bikes the future of green transportation? (www.nationalgeographic.com)
U.S. sales of e-bikes nearly doubled in just one year as commuters looked for accessible and affordable modes of transportation. If you’re considering one, here’s what you should know.
Porsche eBikes Go Higher End with Builds Topping $15k (bikerumor.com)
After already releasing two eBikes, the famous car maker announced two new models at a price point only Porsche owners could likely afford.