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Originally Posted by jennih
Hi!
Love the videos and review, I must admit the idea of doing nearly 30 on a bicycle seems just a bit for hairy for me... :)
Anyway, to my question:
I just bought the following bike:
Izip Trailz ST Electric Mountain Bike for Gents
here in the UK (I got the "gents" one as I think the women's design looks lousy). Am I right in thinking that this is a the E-Zip with different branding for the UK market?
Oh, I did some looking into the 36v conversion for the trailz and found another site that had info on it (which I notice EcoForumz posts on) but most people who converted had to make some sort of cooling for the engine to stop it overheating and dieing.
How's your conversion going and is cooling an issue?
I don't think I'd want the near 30mph speed, but i live in Wales and it's very hilly (some v. steep gradients) and the extra "grunt" for those hills would be very useful. |
Engine Cooling
Found a K&N filter that fits perfectly, is water resistant, and can withstand up to 230 degrees. I have tested a none modified motor and the hottest it has ever gotten was 147 degrees. They have 3 different filter wraps to choose from but I chose the snowcharger because it is also water repellent.
No need to worry about water or dirt getting in now!
Complete directions with pictures on how to modify the motor to increase airflow will be uploaded this week. I am waiting for the filter to arrive before I modify the motor for increased cooling.
Before anybody asks I did speak to K&N about the temperature rating and to outerwares who actually makes these filters for K&N.
Filter website is
HERE
Here she is... What a beauty!
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1st bike - Ezip trailz mountain bike with 36v Shockley LifePO4 - Avg. 27MPH
2nd bike - Beach cruiser, 36v Shockley LifePO4, rear Puma hub motor kit - Avg 22MPH --- Coming soon - 48v Shockley LifePO4 to increast top speed to 29MPH!
Test coming soon two 36v Shockley LifePO4 battery packs in series for 72v. Top speed should be around 44MPH
