Technical
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
Torque Sensors on Electric Bikes
A torque sensor is a type of throttle that determines how much juice to feed the motor based on how hard the rider is pedaling.
Adding speed & comfort to your E-bike:...
Submitted by Larry Hayes “Deerfencer” As a former road bike devotee partial to 30-40 mile fast touring rides, back in the 1990’s I began experimenting
How to Lace an E-Bike Hub Motor
This article is primarily aimed at guiding a less experienced bike mechanic through rim replacement on an electric bike hub motor. It also can be
Dogman; How To Crimp an Anderson Powerpole ...
So you need to crimp a just a few connectors on your e-bike but you don’t want to spend $45 on a specialty crimping tool
Watt Hours; Calculating E-bike Range
Watt hours is a way to measure the energy capacity of a battery pack, so you know what to expect from your new E-bike in
E-Bike Hub Motor Factory in China
Visiting a Chinese factory these days is a rare and enlightening experience. For an E-bike fanatic like me, visiting a hub motor factory is like
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