Spartacus

HI I have a twist and go bike. unknown make. will post some photos soon asap. The only problem with this setup is, when i walk it through my garden gate if i dont take care whilst holding the throttle the bike lunges forward, like a strong bulldog on a leash, dragging me with it. So my advice would be make sure you switch of the power before dismounting,Or you may be dismantled? Happy cycling. Regards Spartacus,

Hi all. I have a home made work trailer for my bike. often laden to the gunnels with ladders and odds and sods. I have found that if the trailer can be mounted so the swivel/ pivot joint is vertically above the centre line of the rear wheel it follows steadier and will not tend to wobble and sway about so much.I have a ball and socket joint on mine. Will try to post a picture asap. Good luck to all. The real Spartacus. .

HI ALL Can not thank you enough, within a few hours was told where to search for information i wanted re bike motor, Great service. problem solved. Regards and Good luck, Thanks to all. Spartacus.

Hi i have bought on Ebay an `old nail`(Probike Mercury.) without a battery and no history.1st marketed by Whittlesea Cycles now closed down. I needed a step through bike as a recent illness has limited my ability and confidence. The battery cradle has three vertical protuding power prongs to accept a bottom connecting battery.No info re pos or neg. the motor is as far as i know is HUADA HDW 200 high speed brushless. made in china would any of you know the battery voltage needed, or any other information you have would be most welcome .Regards Spartacus.

Hi Nealh. Thanks for your input. i am not using a BMS i am fusing every cell link to the next, and to the bus bar using tinned copper fuse wire. what i am not quite sure of is the wire current rating of each cell to cell, and each 5 parallel cell, pack to pack..any info would be welcomed?. Spartacus.

Hi Craiggor. d8veh. soundwave. I am aware of the points you raised. and agree with you, But i am already committed to trying a different battery.I need to exercise my brain cells more, and this seems a good way,so onward & upwards, if this is the last you hear from me,. take it. that i have short fused or blown myself up,and am peddling away with the angels up yonder.. Will put a good word in for all Pedelecs members. Cheers. Spartacus.

Hi I plan on using about 40 used 18650 ex laptop batteries. not sure of the series/parallel configuration yet, further advice needed , I will not be soldering or welding the tabs to each cell, but i hope to rely on compression joints, as i want to be able to isolate each cell for testing purposes. At the moment all the info, layout plans etc are stored in my head:. hope it works okay ? Will keep you posted . I AM. Spartacus.

Hi All. I bought a used Ebay, electric bike four years ago,.36v 250 watt rear wheel motor.. Quite pleased with it. But the lead acid battery weigh:s in at 28 lbs...Ran out of power,8 miles from home.Like pedalling a Sherman Tank?. I am in the process of making a 36 v , li ion cell, battery,approx 1/ 5th the weight. I.will keep you posted with progress.. Regards,,Spartacus