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Join Date: Jun 2023
Location: Big Piney, WY
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I think E-bikes and their true electric dirt bike counter-parts are as far as we should have gone with electric powered vehicles and even then, it still doesn't make sense. The issue, of course, being range. The other issue is lipo fire. Do a quick search on YouTube about "e-bike" and "fire". LOL While I agree that most fires are due to horrible internal resistance of cheaply made batteries, you really have to watch out for cheaply made speed controllers. Pushing 17 amps may not seem like much, but one crappy wire/solder connection can ruin your day.
My biggest problem with electric vehicles is they are too quiet. If you've ever been spooked by one creeping up on you in a parking lot, you know what I mean.
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Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: De Soto, MO
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Did a bit of that research. Lithium iron phosphate batteries are much safer than lithium ion batteries. Now I need to see if there are any cheaper bikes that use the lipo batteries. Not paying $$$ for a bike I stick in my SUV as a backup plan.
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Omaha, NE
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Your metal container idea for charging is not a bad idea. A fire cabinet is the most ideal scenario, but those are also expensive. Something non-flammable to sit on/in is the next best thing, and the trash can idea does give you the option to put a lid on it if a fire does occur, and it can be left off for ventilation otherwise. Charging bags are not overly expensive. My bag was 30 dollars after tax.
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Australia
Posts: 1,370
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I don't have an issue with them either, I've just seen enough E'fires to know some precaution and product/manufacture reputation research is advisable.
I've got enough 18v battery tools and domestics already triggering my combustion values on my home. Heck even peoples pants caught fire from dodgy phone batteries. Technology improves with failure. If I had an E'bike I'd probably have a separate shed with solar panels too... |
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Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: De Soto, MO
Posts: 1,924
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OK, now I'm considering cheaping out and not even getting the motor. Here's a 26" folding mountain bike on Amazon for $210 delivered. I will have little/no problem riding it one mile to my town liberry, where I host the chess club, and as a bonus it won't burn my house down. Still useful as a backup in the car, since I can walk the uphills (slowly) and coast the downhills and most of the flat terrain.
https://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Susp...87&sr=8-5&th=1
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Australia
Posts: 1,370
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Could potentially get a E'hub kit to convert the bike or one these sorts of things...
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 260
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I just saw a video of a guy who's ebike caught fire within the first 3 miles of ownership.
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 260
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I think what you're trying to say is that cables stretch a bit. And if paired with organic brake pads, it gives a bit of a spongy feel. I recommend going with better brake pads instead. Those that can lock the wheel at max force. That way the cable acts as a sort of wheel lock prevention, until the lever is pressed all the way in. |
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Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: De Soto, MO
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Join Date: Sep 2021
Location: De Soto, MO
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