http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum www.pedelecs.co.uk - Discussion forum for electric bike enthusiasts en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:39:04 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6756-blue-colour.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:46:50 GMT i just wonderd why virtualy all (if not all ) manufacturers used blue heatsrink to cover lipo batteries, is this the colour code for lithium ? then again nicad packs always seem to be predominatly yellow ? i just wonderd why virtualy all (if not all ) manufacturers used blue heatsrink to cover lipo batteries, is this the colour code for lithium ? then again nicad packs always seem to be predominatly yellow ? ]]> Electric Bicycles theskip1 http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6756-blue-colour.html http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6755-36v-hub-vs-26v-crank.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:39:33 GMT I tried in an earlier thread and confused everyone, sorry. Can I start again: In the real world, would one expect a 36V 17AH Hub motor bike to go further than a 26V 18Ah crank? How far in each case - modest Doreset hill, 14stone bloke? After say 20 miles on each, would the bloke tipically feel tireder on the Hub or the Crank bike? Thank you for bearing with me......:confused: I tried in an earlier thread and confused everyone, sorry. Can I start again:

In the real world, would one expect a 36V 17AH Hub motor bike to go further than a 26V 18Ah crank?

How far in each case - modest Doreset hill, 14stone bloke?

After say 20 miles on each, would the bloke tipically feel tireder on the Hub or the Crank bike?

Thank you for bearing with me......:confused: ]]> Electric Bicycles brucehawsker http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6755-36v-hub-vs-26v-crank.html http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6754-can-i-raise-my-wisper-705-handlebars.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:58:02 GMT Hello, I wonder if anyone knows if its possible to do this ? I've already made all the adjustments I can to the angle and rake of the handlebars but an extra 3 or 4 inches of height would give me the ideal riding position . Thanks:) ]]> Electric Bicycles TylerD http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6754-can-i-raise-my-wisper-705-handlebars.html http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6753-kalkhoff-18a-battery-guarantee.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:00:55 GMT Seeing as the new battery is supposed to be good for 1000 charges, is it reasonable to assume it will come with a 3 year guarantee given that 1 charge per day over a full year for 3 years equals 1095 charges...or will it be a longer guarantee as it is unlikely to suffer the same daily stress as a smaller battery.....the mind boggles. Seeing as the new battery is supposed to be good for 1000 charges, is it reasonable to assume it will come with a 3 year guarantee given that 1 charge per day over a full year for 3 years equals 1095 charges...or will it be a longer guarantee as it is unlikely to suffer the same daily stress as a smaller battery.....the mind boggles. ]]> Electric Bicycles carpetbagger http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6753-kalkhoff-18a-battery-guarantee.html http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/battery-faqs/6752-24v-36v.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:21:01 GMT Hi I have just bought an everest electric mountain bike, with a 24v 10ah li ion battery, I have found the same type of battery on ebay but its only in 36v guise, would I be able to use the 36v battery as a replacement, Hi I have just bought an everest electric mountain bike, with a 24v 10ah li ion battery, I have found the same type of battery on ebay but its only in 36v guise, would I be able to use the 36v battery as a replacement, ]]> Battery FAQs fishzx7r http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/battery-faqs/6752-24v-36v.html http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6751-telefunkens-prototype-e-bike.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:00:59 GMT Yes, another famous German electronics company dipping their toe in the water to see if it's warm enough. Choosing an e-bike will get ever more difficult with this rate of newcomers:

Telefunken e-bike prototype shown
. ]]> Electric Bicycles flecc http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6751-telefunkens-prototype-e-bike.html http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/battery-faqs/6750-battery-options-36v-10ah.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:44:16 GMT Hi,
I'm new to the forum, having joined on behalf of my mum, who was given a Synergie Cruiser by a friend. The bike sat in a shed for a long tiem after a couple of wires had been pulled out. So my dad has sorted the wiring and the bike is alive again!
The battery is allowing my mum a brief jaunt but really needs replacing. A new 36V 10AH Lithium Ion Battery seems to be around £320, which is a bit scary.
I've been reading battery related posts and am now possibly more confused than when I started :) She won't be doing serious mileage so I think an alternative to the lithium ion could be feasible. I'm just not sure what the options are and what suppliers to speak to. Price will be a large part of the decision as the bike may not be used that often and paying over £300 for a battery, which will likely die in 2 years would be rather uneconomical.

Any advice greatly appreciated. I think this is the beastie in question by the way Synergie Bikes - Cruiser

cheers
nj ]]> Battery FAQs njmac http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/battery-faqs/6750-battery-options-36v-10ah.html http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/charging-post/6749-photographers-bags-storage-query.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:24:52 GMT I decided to get a DSLR recently, nothing too special, just a Nikon D3000 and also a 70-300mm lens.

I got a standard SLR camera bag to put inside my Ortleib panniers which I can just about fit the body and 18-55m lens - the larger bags would not have fitted inside the panniers (which already contain a variety of items I use for work as well as a basic toolkit in case of punctures etc).

I think there's a few photographers on here, so anyone got any suggestions for bags for both the camera and extra lenses? also is safer to store the camera with the (smaller) lens demounted from the body or attached? ]]> The Charging Post Alex728 http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/charging-post/6749-photographers-bags-storage-query.html http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6748-cycle-route-recommendations.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:44:48 GMT Hi,

Got a few days off work (you can tell because of the rain :( ). Hoping to get out on the bike later in the week.

Inspired by Stumpi's Scotland outing Stumpi's Scotland outing , I fancy trying somewhere new.

So wondered if anyone could recommend some scenic routes anywhere in the middle of uk, I guess of not more than 35miles (Wisper range with a bit of pedalling). I'm based at Stamford in Lincolnshire, but happy to travel 50 miles or so...

Thanks,

Paul ]]> Electric Bicycles pl1974 http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6748-cycle-route-recommendations.html http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6747-slightly-improve-your-battery-performance-kalkhoff-proconnect-no-tools-necessary.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:36:01 GMT This will probably work on all Kalkhoff hub geared bicycles but first a little context - please bear with me.

My second pair of Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres developed a puncture (again in the rear wheel) between 11-12,000 miles (each pair lasted for about 6,000). This time around decided to replace the entire wheel set as wasn't sure how much longer the bearings in the wheels would last.

Agreed with Jim in the workshop at 50 Cycles that he, when he has a spare minute, can dismantle the old wheels to see how much life is still left in them. Perhaps he could report back here.

Anyways, the gear change on the new alfine hubs started out a bit hit-and-miss. Didn't think much of it at the beginning since I put it down to a break-in period. However this turned out not to be the case. In any event I noticed that the battery lights reduced in the same distances as before the wheel change (I cycle the same route everyday).

However, on the second day, the hit-and-miss gear change became irratating so phoned Jim to ask for advice. He informed me that as part of the wheel-change package, he fitted a new gear cable and that this had probably stretched during transit and to check the gear alignment. You can see how to do this at 50cycles Advanced Electric Bike Workshop Videos. Basically, put the bike into 4th gear and check the two yellow bars align at the rear wheel. If the gear cable has stretched over time (something to be expected), it can be tighted the same way that the brake cables can be tightened by adjusting the knob where the gear cable exits the shifter at the handlebars (turn anti-clockwise to tighten).

Voila! Gear change became a thing of beauty (OK, slight embellishment). But to top it off, the point at which the battery lights reduced is now about a mile more than previously. This makes sense if you think about it. Anything that reduces the transfer efficiency of kinetic energy from the pedals to the rear wheel will decrease batter performance.

Enjoy! ]]> Electric Bicycles c_elder http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6747-slightly-improve-your-battery-performance-kalkhoff-proconnect-no-tools-necessary.html http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6746-picture-stephen-britt.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:49:41 GMT That picture that greets us on the home page of this forum of Stephen Britt ( the pedal motor man) is starting to get on my nerves, he has a smile like a smug Cheshire cat:D That picture that greets us on the home page of this forum of Stephen Britt ( the pedal motor man) is starting to get on my nerves, he has a smile like a smug Cheshire cat:D ]]> Electric Bicycles Old Timer http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6746-picture-stephen-britt.html http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6745-gps-software-poll.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:49:39 GMT Does anyone log their cycle rides using GPS? If so what software do you use to keep your logs after you get back?

I've been using the Garmin Forerunner 205 to log my activities for the past couple of years and I've been using the free Garmin Training Centre to import and store all my rides/runs. However it is playing up now and since upgrading my phone last year I've realised that I don't really need two devices now (I don't like to go out running/cycling without my phone!) and I've recently started logging my activities on the phone using GPS Sports Tracker which seems to be doing a great job and is free. On a side note does anyone else log cycle rides on their phone? If so what software are you using?

However, I've now decided I want the equivalent of the Garmin Training Centre software (or better if possible) but which is capable of reading historic data from the Training Centre and ongoing data from my phone. I've done a bit of searching and the best I've come up with so far is SportTracks which to be fair seems to do most of what I need.

So what is everyone else using? Has anyone got any other suggestions that I should be considering? ]]> Electric Bicycles Caph http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6745-gps-software-poll.html http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6744-there-merit-buying-optimate-they-waste.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:08:12 GMT Hi There,

I have SLA batteries. Someone told me he uses an optimate to charge his batteries.

I have googled a bit and did come across accumate, tecmate and optimate chargers that all claim they can do all this magical maintenance (de-sulfating and regenerating cells etc.).

Are they any good?

Has anybody tried these?


It may be better to just get new batteries (Though the ones for my bike have gone from £120 to £130 and now to £145 in the five months that I've owned the bike.). At these prices getting a LiFePo4 one sounds more and more appealing. ]]> Electric Bicycles HittheroadJ http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6744-there-merit-buying-optimate-they-waste.html http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6743-broke-my-throttle.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:54:15 GMT Hi guys

I was checking out the wiring in the throttle to see if I could fit a reed switch to the brake lever. I decided against it at the moment because I didn't want to permanently wire the throttle to the brake lever.

Well I began to put it back together and in doing so I broke a lead on the transistor (I think thats what it is) right at the base - no chance of soldering it back on:(

I'm hoping to get a new transistor but i can't find any online that matches the number - S49E947

Anyone any ideas or should I just order a new throttle - that would be a shame as I had managed a good imitation of fleccs throttle mod.

John

PS - Came across this Pedelec, Elektrofahrrad und E-Bike - Power grip with LED 36v Gas LED 2teilig36

Looks very similar to the original except its a half throttle. The only doubt I have about is that it says its for controllers with hall sensors. However as I understand it the 8 fun motor and the controller are "no hall". Do you think this will work? ]]> Electric Bicycles John L http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6743-broke-my-throttle.html http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6742-26v-18ah-kalkhoff-vs-36a-16ah-wisper.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:42:43 GMT Been lookikng at boats in the summer but just came back to the forum and noticed the new Kalkhoff battery... Just a piece of curiosity? One for Flecc certainly :) 26V x 18Ah gives a Wh of 468 36V x 16Ah gives a Wh of 576 That means the Wisper goes further. Am I right? But is it the case that the 36V always will give better acceleration than 26V as well? Or am I being simplistic comparing hub motors with the cranks?:o Thank you. Bruce Been lookikng at boats in the summer but just came back to the forum and noticed the new Kalkhoff battery...

Just a piece of curiosity? One for Flecc certainly :)

26V x 18Ah gives a Wh of 468

36V x 16Ah gives a Wh of 576

That means the Wisper goes further. Am I right?

But is it the case that the 36V always will give better acceleration than 26V as well? Or am I being simplistic comparing hub motors with the cranks?:o

Thank you.

Bruce ]]> Electric Bicycles brucehawsker http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/6742-26v-18ah-kalkhoff-vs-36a-16ah-wisper.html