Technical
Amazing new 18650 cells for E-bike batterie...
The new 18650-format cells that are just now becoming available are an exciting milestone that changes everything in the high-performance E-bike world. Back in 2013,
The 3 Critical Components: Motor, Controlle...
Hot-rodding an ebike is not as simple as some people might think. That is because you need to consider three critical interlinked components when hot-rodding,
Motor tech: Learn the Terms-Part 1
Most new E-bikers don’t care about the details inside the motors that we ride, as long as they just work. But, occasionally we use terms
Sine-wave controllers, making hub-motors su...
Sine-wave controllers are starting to get some interest, so we thought some of our readers would like to know what the benefits are, so they
GNG Gen2 750W Mid-Drive Kit Review
This is an affordable and useful mid drive, if you think you would be happy with 750W…and live where there are hills. Quite a few buyers
Is My E-Bike Legal? USA Ebike Law
Disclaimer. This article is not written by a lawyer, and in no way constitutes legal advice. This article is intended only as a guide to
The Next Best Ebike Battery for 2013?
There is a recently introduced battery chemistry that we will likely be seeing a lot of soon. Lithium-Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt-Oxide, or LiNiMnCoO2/NMC. Since Asian battery manufacturers have
Regenerative Brakes on Ebikes
Regenerative braking is very common on electric cars, and rare on electric bikes. Regen means that the electric motor is used to slow you down
DIY non-hub builds, the why and how (part 1...
Common hub motor kits have a simple construction which keeps the price low (especially with Chinese mass-production). The low price and easy installation makes them
Replacing or Upgrading Hub Motor Wires
This is the first in our series of ebike repair stories. Also, replacing the wires going into your motor is a great first step in
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