I just obtained a bike computer and with this same kit (Sealed Lead Acid Battery version) I drove around in 36F temperatures outside and got a good 5 miles riding inefficiently powered when on level terrain and up hills like the inefficient Dick rider in their Dick and Jane diagram on Clean Republics website.The only time I didn't use power was going down hills.I am sure if I had used just the power for going up hills I would have got better mileage.In colder temps the battery has less power.
How is the noise from the motor ?is it loud ? I bought an electric bike from Walmart and the motor creates loud noise while riding that attracts attention from people.
@gentle991 its surprisingly quiet, especially when riding without too much load (not accelerating or on a hill)... Even then it is still quiet enough to not attract a lot of attention (at least in my experiences).
@gentle991 it's surprisingly quiet, especially when riding without too much load (not accelerating or on a hill)... Even then it is still quiet enough to not attract a lot of attention (at least in my experiences).
It's also much more expensive and the truth is some people do not have that kind of money... By riding an electric bike instead of a car (which is what I do), I'm already helping the environment out greatly. You can't be perfect...
Hey Bike Peeps. When buying the kits please Get the lithium battery , the lead acid battery is terrible for the environment from start to finish . The lead has to be smelted , releasing harmful toxins , it can't be recycled. The lithium lasts way longer, is faster and more environmentally sound. Thanks
@exiledprophet the 700c will work fine if your brake pads can move down enough to catch a 700c rim. Some 27" bikes can, but not mine. If you don't mind just using the back brake, then you should be fine... However, I recommend using both brakes with an electric motor kit installed like this one.
I just obtained a bike computer and with this same kit (Sealed Lead Acid Battery version) I drove around in 36F temperatures outside and got a good 5 miles riding inefficiently powered when on level terrain and up hills like the inefficient Dick rider in their Dick and Jane diagram on Clean Republics website.The only time I didn't use power was going down hills.I am sure if I had used just the power for going up hills I would have got better mileage.In colder temps the battery has less power.
m9078jk3 3 months ago
How is the noise from the motor ?is it loud ? I bought an electric bike from Walmart and the motor creates loud noise while riding that attracts attention from people.
gentle991 9 months ago
@gentle991 its surprisingly quiet, especially when riding without too much load (not accelerating or on a hill)... Even then it is still quiet enough to not attract a lot of attention (at least in my experiences).
martin75gk 9 months ago
@gentle991 it's surprisingly quiet, especially when riding without too much load (not accelerating or on a hill)... Even then it is still quiet enough to not attract a lot of attention (at least in my experiences).
martin75gk 9 months ago
It's also much more expensive and the truth is some people do not have that kind of money... By riding an electric bike instead of a car (which is what I do), I'm already helping the environment out greatly. You can't be perfect...
martin75gk 10 months ago
Hey Bike Peeps. When buying the kits please Get the lithium battery , the lead acid battery is terrible for the environment from start to finish . The lead has to be smelted , releasing harmful toxins , it can't be recycled. The lithium lasts way longer, is faster and more environmentally sound. Thanks
alijoyism 10 months ago
I just bought one of these kits, look forward to setting it up... Take care!
offthegridsurvival 11 months ago
did you use have to build your own front wheel or did it come with one?
sudden970 1 year ago
I had to build my own. Clean Republic (as well as most companies) doesn't sell 27" wheel kits...
martin75gk 1 year ago
@martin75gk
hey I have a pretty similar bike (27" wheels) but I thought the 700c would work just fine. Did you hear otherwise?
exiledprophet 9 months ago
@exiledprophet the 700c will work fine if your brake pads can move down enough to catch a 700c rim. Some 27" bikes can, but not mine. If you don't mind just using the back brake, then you should be fine... However, I recommend using both brakes with an electric motor kit installed like this one.
martin75gk 9 months ago
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Ccliskaboy 1 year ago