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The DIY Junkyard E-BMX Friction Drive
I have seen youtube videos on a regular basis that show an old cordless drill being used as a drive-motor for a small bicycle. I’ve
What’s inside an 18650 cell? And why ...
There has been a boom in ebike builders making their own battery packs out of the popular 18650-format cells (18mm diameter, 65mm long), and I
Build Report: Cannondale Hooligan with BB...
I am Eric and I am the editor of electricbike.com. For the last few years I have been fairly silent and have not contributed content
Using cordless tool batteries for an ebike
If…the idea of using cordless tool batteries to power an ebike has ever crossed your mind? You are not alone. After some research, I found
Ferrofluid and Hubsinks for HOT Direct Driv...
Ferrofluid is an amazing substance if you own a large Direct Drive hubmotor. It does NOT benefit geared hubs or mid drives, but…if you like
How to Buy and Build a Carbon Fiber BBSHD F...
Untitled document by Patrick M. I always have liked a challenge. Two challenges in one? Even better. When I decided that I had to
Upgrading Brakes, is it Worth it? (*YES!)
Most factory cable-operated rim brakes are actually pretty decent. Even so, their performance can be improved by simply swapping to better pads. However…I am getting
Unusual Ebike Pack Mounting Solutions
Most people who decide that they want to buy a kit and assemble it onto an existing bicycle frame? They have to figure out two
Custom Build Gallery, Jeff Wolf’s Dyn...
Jeff Wolf has been building gasser bikes for quite a while, and his skills have produced some great examples. Now? He recently became interested in electric
Blair’s E-Cruiser, using DeWalt cord...
Blair is a guy who works as a mechanic at a foods processing plant, and over the years he has seen cordless tool batteries improve
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