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File dropouts and widen stays for Leah’s eBike conversion

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Let's build electric bikes. File dropouts and widen stays for Leah’s eBike conversion. November 10, 2010. Middot; 0 comments. Now that the freewheel is installed and the minimum space between the dropouts is verified to be 135mm, the next steps are to. Test fit the wheel. Check for freewheel clearance. Check the wheel centering. File and fit the axle to fit in the dropout. Wheel is properly dished so there were no centering problems to solve. File to fit axle into dropout. As mentioned previously, Leah&#...

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Electric Bike Building — Let's build electric bikes — Page 2

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Let's build electric bikes. Oregon Handmade Bike Show, Cargo Bike Summary. October 10, 2010. Thanks to OBCA, Oregon Bicycle Constructors Association for sponsoring the Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show. There were many fine handmade bikes at the show, each showing elements of style unique to the individual builder. It was very inspiring. I was particularly attracted to the cargo hauling features of the bikes and their potential with an electric [.]. Read the full article. Interbike 2010 Electric Bike Summary.

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Figuring out eBike torque arm angles for rear hub motor

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Let's build electric bikes. Figuring out eBike torque arm angles for rear hub motor. November 19, 2010. Middot; 0 comments. Mounting a torque arm assembly for a rear hub motor can be a challenge. There are multiple angles to choose from and multiple mounting options. In the video I show what the optimal angles are and then figure out the best placement on the bike. The mounting bracket can be installed on the axle in four different orientations. On Leah’s bike, there was only one orientation th...Previou...

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E-BikeKit arrives

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Let's build electric bikes. October 30, 2010. Middot; 0 comments. The electric bike conversion kit for Leah’s e-bike arrived. It looks really good and everything checks out. It’s a rear hub motor kit. The wheel looks well built with 13 gauge spokes and double wall rim. The other parts look well made and thought out. I’m looking forward to getting it installed and going for a ride to see how it performs. The kit is from E-BikeKit. The next video will be about installing the freewheel and preparing the dro...

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Electric Bike Building — Let's build electric bikes — Page 4

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Let's build electric bikes. How I skinned my electric bike battery box part 3. April 30, 2010. This is the final video of the battery box fabrication. It shows soldering the internal charging connector, installation of the batteries, and final installation of the box on the bike. The battery box started as a prototype for future boxes. It has turned out nicely and I’ll use many elements of it for future projects. [.]. Read the full article. Bicycle frame building class is over. April 27, 2010. It’s...

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Get Your Motor Selection Guide

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Let's build electric bikes. Get Your Motor Selection Guide. Enter your information on the right and I’ll send you a link to my Motor Selection Guide. Find out how I select motors for my electric bike projects. You’ll also get my newsletter where I send you tips to help you with your electric bike projects as well as technology information not included on the blog. FREE MOTOR SELECTION GUIDE. Chromoly brazing frame building class. Leah's Electric Bike Conversion.

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Battery Box

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Let's build electric bikes. Replaced the seat stays to make room for electric bike battery box. August 31, 2010. Middot; 0 comments. How to make an electric bike battery box that will fit all battery packs. August 2, 2010. Middot; 0 comments. How I skinned my electric bike battery box part 3. April 30, 2010. Middot; 0 comments. How I skinned my electric bike battery box part 2. March 18, 2010. Middot; 4 comments. How I skinned my electric bike battery box Part 1. March 9, 2010. Middot; 2 comments.

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Bicycle Wheel Building : part 3 : installing the leading spokes

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Let's build electric bikes. Bicycle Wheel Building : part 3 : installing the leading spokes. October 26, 2010. Middot; 2 comments. This video shows how I install the leading spokes for a 20 , 32 spoke, cross 3 wheel. The follow on video will show how I install the remaining spokes and tune the wheel. This wheel will be used on the ShortHopper electric bike. To see more about this project click on the ShortHopper Category. Comments… read them below or add one. October 27, 2010 at 1:20 am. You must log in.

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Bike Shows

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Let's build electric bikes. Oregon Handmade Bike Show, Cargo Bike Summary. October 10, 2010. Middot; 0 comments. Interbike 2010 Electric Bike Summary. October 5, 2010. Middot; 2 comments. FREE MOTOR SELECTION GUIDE. In addition, you’ll receive my newsletter where I send you tips and tricks as well as other information about electric bikes not on the blog. Enter your email address and get my free Motor Selection Guide. Find out how I select motors for my electric bike projects.