yes, it is similar except for the electric motor. there are a lot of gas conversion kits as you mentioned available. i chose to convert my bike to electric to get away from fossil fuels and to avoid smelling the exhaust from gas engines, especially the 2 cycle ones. this bike is a joy to build, start and ride. it is economical, dependable (electric motors like these have been in use for over a century) and extremely quiet.
The motor wire should exit towards the ground, so that if and when you bike in the rain, water won't follow the wire INTO the motor ! loop the cable so water drips to the ground.! fyi !
it's all what you want in your ebike. i have had the ebike in the video up to 22 mph and that is plenty fast on a bicycle. if anything i would try to extend the range of the ebike. the bike in the video will get about 18-20 miles per charge in real world riding. i would definitely spend a little extra for the 10ah exteneded battery pack. it is well worth it.
the batteries are only 12 volts each and not enough voltage to shock the rider. plus they are housed in a back and do not come into contact with the rider.
it depends on the angle and length of the incline. The video explains that the e-bike will slow to about 12mph on the inclines that were tested and speeds up to about 22-23 mph going downhill. hope that helps, thank you for your interest.
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1998BRYSON 4 years ago
yes, it is similar except for the electric motor. there are a lot of gas conversion kits as you mentioned available. i chose to convert my bike to electric to get away from fossil fuels and to avoid smelling the exhaust from gas engines, especially the 2 cycle ones. this bike is a joy to build, start and ride. it is economical, dependable (electric motors like these have been in use for over a century) and extremely quiet.
david welch
shining star video productions
videomandw 4 years ago
The motor wire should exit towards the ground, so that if and when you bike in the rain, water won't follow the wire INTO the motor ! loop the cable so water drips to the ground.! fyi !
Ypedal 4 years ago
hello,
it's all what you want in your ebike. i have had the ebike in the video up to 22 mph and that is plenty fast on a bicycle. if anything i would try to extend the range of the ebike. the bike in the video will get about 18-20 miles per charge in real world riding. i would definitely spend a little extra for the 10ah exteneded battery pack. it is well worth it.
david welch
shining star video productions
videomandw 4 years ago
the batteries are only 12 volts each and not enough voltage to shock the rider. plus they are housed in a back and do not come into contact with the rider.
david welch
videomandw 4 years ago
so where does one buy the kit? what's the range and speed (approx) ?
visanow 4 years ago
shoulda had some Steppenwolf playing when you hit the road
visanow 4 years ago
Very nice.
I belive this was mentioned on Bikeforums sometime.
starbucksmunky 4 years ago
Dave,
Really cool! I love the helmet CAM.
Mark
video2012 4 years ago
it depends on the angle and length of the incline. The video explains that the e-bike will slow to about 12mph on the inclines that were tested and speeds up to about 22-23 mph going downhill. hope that helps, thank you for your interest.
david welch
Shining Star video Productions
videomandw 4 years ago
Nice. How fast can it go on a flat street and how does it handle inclines?
FrequencyGenerator 4 years ago