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    Compact tandem

    THEY NICK ANYTHING THESE DAYS Emily Finch used this cargo bike to transport her 5 kids around http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2013/11/bicycling_portland_mom_emily_f.html
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    Compact tandem

    I believe the construction and use says " constructed to carry more than 1 person " is not someone having a " backie" on a set of pegs and does not mention whether the passenger has to pedal - Otherwise child carriers would be illegal ! Might find 250 watts a bit low to carry a couple of people...
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    Compact tandem

    2 motors will put it over the 250w max ( but you knew that ) Have you looked at the atomiczombie website for some home build ideas
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    Points mean Prizes!

    oh dear still naughtiness is part of my nature just a recycled teenager at heart regards Emma
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    Points mean Prizes!

    Is the points system still working ? Mine just don't add up, in fact they have reduced in number , they might be on a diet as well ...... regards emma
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    Please help me before I go MAD

    Its not surprising reading through this thread that the " simple purchase " of an e-bike can cause madness regards emma
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    Replacement Battery choices for the e-trike

    Further investigation shows that it is not a "regen" controller . I think there is a little of the generative feedback of the direct drive brushless motor being rectified by the output transistors on the " overrun " this does not occur unless you can "spin" the wheel at "road "speeds greater...
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    Be careful! This sender has failed our fraud detection checks.

    Yes I am using Outlook for emails . Regards emma
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    Be careful! This sender has failed our fraud detection checks.

    Hi Folks Been getting this a lot lately on my update emails from pedelec , anyone else had this on the top of their emails The only other emails I get this on, is a mate from South Africa (which I expect ) as his email address is his telephone number and Bonprix " Be careful! This...
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    Please help me before I go MAD

    Not saying this to invoke or invite discussion on this thread but IMHO the e-bike industry caters for "fit and active " riders that want a bit more from a bike or less fit that need a little help , more than someone that has a requirement for a specific need , The retro fit throttle above...
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    Replacement Battery choices for the e-trike

    this is the controller a typical "noname 48v controller "
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    Replacement Battery choices for the e-trike

    Hi Dave Only a 3 led indication on the red trike and a battery check lamp on the battery obviously unless you are a 2" high dwarf or a contortionist it would not be possible to monitor either. I will need to attach a DVM to get a clearer picture of what is going on again something to look at...
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    Replacement Battery choices for the e-trike

    Ho Ho ******* ho wheel / controller ,supplier was a box pusher with a less than zero IQ regarding all forms of e-bike kits , I have as much chance as making drinkable tea in a chocolate teapot as getting any information on the controller . Only reason for the statement about regen is that...
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    Replacement Battery choices for the e-trike

    Dave I think the motor / controller package is a " DD golden pie at 500w " Sorry no data on it , The controller appears to have some degree of regeneration as the external battery indication can reach 6 bars if cycling at speed without power . Don't know any more . It was a non repeatable...
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    Replacement Battery choices for the e-trike

    G you obviously found it with the information given These things sell out every week and its easier to seach for 48v battery comes ups in the first 5 search results regards emma
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    Replacement Battery choices for the e-trike

    Dave ebay search:- 48v battery. Seller Mateen
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    Replacement Battery choices for the e-trike

    This is the battery spec Specifications Model: 2014 Nominal voltage: 48V Capacity: 10.4Ah(25℃) over-discharge protection. Size 34 x 12 x 8 cms Weight 4.3±0.05kg Standard discharge 10±0.5A Maximum continuous discharge current 25±0.5A Discharge cut-off voltage ≥ 42V Battery over-discharge...
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    Replacement Battery choices for the e-trike

    Hi Dave , I have been using "number one" of these batteries for 6 weeks so far , the spec says they are good for up to 800w motors and I am well under that nice thing about these batteries are they can be locked onto the trike or removed leaving a substantial mount . They are saving...
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    Replacement Battery choices for the e-trike

    Well 2 months on and I have bitten the bullet so to speak.. I have just ordered the second lithium 10.5 ah pack and I am hoping to get a 3rd bottle battery mount , then I can convert the green e-trike to lithium and fit a 2nd battery mount to the red trike , I can have 21 ah for during the...