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WHY do you need 500 - 800 watts ? when the legal limit is 250 watts 36 and 48 v high capacity batteries are available from BMS regards emma

Here is my original E-trike , I still have it ( it only has limited range due to the 7ah batteries of 7miles ) its a trex trike with a high spec e-bike wheel . It is in the process of being decommissioned , its early design using direct knuckle steering, caliper brakes and "tractor" steering...

I thought it would be interesting to find out how many e-trikes are on the forum regards emma

I think for the moment "what aint broke , don't fix " The e-trike is quite happy running on the SLA batteries . and are only 3 months old , regards emma

I have started to go off the idea of getting the battery from China regards emma

That is the BIT i am afraid of , The £350 is bearable but for us on a pension its the last straw that breaks a camels back. Its a case of hold fire until here >>>> emma

thanks Dave Took a look at their site on Tuesday still waiting for a reply from them . looks like a good pack , delivery was $100 will that order incur any extra duty payable in addition to the cost regards emma

Currently the E-trike is fitted with 4 x 12 v 12ah SLA batteries ( 2 each side of the recumbent seat ) apart from the 2 main disadvantages of weight ( 17kgs ) and reduced capacity at the 1 hour rate of 7.2 ah approximately they work and happily give a range of 15 miles per charge . I can...

After spending a lifetime in the electronics industry and worked in many technical roles and building 3 trikes from scratch . I try and post in a technical area a question and get "(You have insufficient privileges to post here ) " so what privileges do I need...

Well said Chainring , I am about the same age as you , I drive now only 7000 miles ( SDP ) a year and trike about 3000 miles a year , The e-trike has cut down my expenses but still allows me to get around and still feel good when I get off , Its definitely a pleasure to ride anywhere and not...

When you cannot buy it BUILD IT Here is a few interesting photos taken locally A work in progress on the trike the new footbridge at Shoreham ( part of the new cycle route ) towing the trailer regards emma

Trikes are more fun than bikes (IMHO) and people that have tried mine all have enjoyed the experience , This one was built for a purpose , as a lively sports trike for summer use hence the disc brakes and being over 2.5 inches lower than my first one (the seat is under 12 inches from the...

Since the photo the e- trike has been winterised , rack , panniers ,mirror , lights and mudguards and a flag on a pole , having spent most of the last 50 years on a bike , I don't feel uncomfortable riding in traffic , I was surprised how conspicuous it is by virtue of being DIFFERENT , the only...

Can I suggest a trike area on the forum :) I cannot be the only e-triker on the forum ;) I am sure there will be a lot of interest regards emma

Hi Folks , I live just outside Brighton and retired a couple of years ago , An ex racing bikie from many years ago , and now a carer for my elderly parent , Being Diabetic I kept fit from Cycling as a hobby now , but as an around town runabout I have built my own Electric Trike from scratch ...

Still prefer the old old but its starting to grow on me . If you run firefox with adban add-on NO adverts regards emma

Hi Rob Looks similar , being home built they spring up in all different guises , Mine will be different as it will have a standard 26" rear wheel with an e-hub built in . This will be the fourth e-trike we have built but the first tandem , and similar to Peter Elands trike in so much as it...

Hi John Email sent emma

This one will be with a 26" rear wheel and 21 gears I will be using a quad chain set on the stokers and using the little ring spaced out for the captain / stoker link , Cannot be accused of not being seen with this beauty as it will be 12ft 6ins long and 3ft wide Like a very good price on...

Ahh E -Tandem Trike My next project http://www.atomiczombie.com/Viking%20Recumbent%20Tandem%20Tadpole%20Trike.aspx fitted with a 250 watt motor ( only to keep the weight below 60 kgs )