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  1. Skysurfer

    Breaking/project, Giant Revive, electric & non.

    All sorts. One almost complete pedal version. The pedal frame was obtained a couple of years ago,, and been fitted with a cheap Tesco kid's bike fittings, but it works fine. Needs a backrest to finish. One electric bike in bits. The electric frame has two wheels, but no forks (they're different...
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    Giant Spirit/Revive e-bike build.

    Hi, folks. I've a few bits of said machine, notably the Panasonic brushless motor I'm going to hopefully run. I'm having difficulty in sourcing a suitable controller. It has TWO thick power wires, red & black. I'm assuming the electronics are in the ally case to actually drive the motor, as it...
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    Plugs...

    Apologies if this isn't in the right forum, I can't figure out how to post in Technical. Dhuh! Electric bikes are convenient, but the battery has to be connected to the loom on the bike. Has anybody found a cost effective (translate:- cheap) plug to do this? I've tried to look at 3 pin XLR's...
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    Help needed, Li-Ion pack wiring

    Hi, guys. I've obtained a second hand Li-Ion pack off a wheelchair. The cells seem to be OK, 64 of them! I don't think they're A123's, as there's no indication of that on them. I bought an excellent balance charger from Overlander, Lipo Battery Balance Charger Overlander RC-8S Pro | Overlander...
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    PHET lithium batteries

    I've just obtained a pack off a wheelchair, and am going to use it on my Currrie powered machine (better than SLA's!) On opening the pack, I found 64 cells! Wow! They're wired 8s8p, for 24v, and with no current charger, I'm on the lookout. 'course, I now have to find out what the chemistry is...
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    Posting

    Can't post to Technical, but can to "Introduce Yourself". Got any ideas?:mad: I'm trying to get some ideas for a Li-Ion pack I've bought (64 cells, A123!) THAT's what they're selling for wheelchair users! Incredible. Best,
  7. Skysurfer

    Decathlon Elops ebike

    Reviewer: Skysurfer Purchased From: Decathlon Purchase Price: £400 new! (Last one in shop - normally £600) Time Owned: 18 months Local Terrain: Flat / Moderate Hills ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Strengths: Easy to mount (step through)...
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    Decathlon Elops ebike

    I own one. I searched the forum for another owner, nada. Most surprising, as I am so impressed with it. I went to Decathlon in Stockport to look for a mountain bike, and ended up with an electric bike. Hmm. Well the offer was just too good, Normally £600, this demo model was £400! OK. I've got...