go4it.
Thanks again for your invaluable help ..

The sale is made, the price is very good to me, $ 400.00 ..

She received her bike at dinner.

The brand is MIELE - 21 speed .. 3 small battery 12 volt = 36 volt / 7.5 Ah ..

I do not know the brand of the engine wheel. .

The speed controller on the handlebar, is a small arm that runs from top to bottom.

The wheel is very firmly tightened, there is no torque-arm ..

I need to install an absolutely ?

There are some spacer between the motor and the fork .

. I'll take some pictures of this wheel ..

Pics ..


It lacks a fender at the front. I will be remediated


It will certainly be better with a 21 speed, with only one speed (EASY-GO)

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Do they indicate the size (wattage) of the motor?

@1 speeds are nice but we all know they are almost never used. Most people including me leave the crank gear on the bigest sprocket and only shift the 7 gears on the rear sprocket. most women don't even do that. I have ridden with a girlfriend many times and she would ride in what ever gear I putthe bike in and naver tried to shift it. She drove a standard shift car too and had no problems with the car. My wife now will shift between 2 & 3 and sometimes go 50 4 but would never consider using the crank shifter.

I agree you should be looking into a torque arm for that bike. The fork looks very thin and is likely made of alm.

go4it ..

I will try in the coming days, contact the store to install this kit ghost and ask him some information ..



See on internet ......................................

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I think this frame is quite solid, the front fork is small but I think it will be tough enough. I continued my search ...

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OK, I hope you understand I wasn't saying anything bad about the bike. I was just agreeing with you that the torque arms would be a good idea. Personally I would love to have a good quality bike that was light weight. That thing I have is a tank on 2 wheels.

Again I hope yoiur wife enjoys her new bike and ride safe.

go4it ... I'll see on EBAY, for this torque-arm.

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A friend of mine has installed its second battery at the same place as mine.

It is set a little higher on three anchors, and is held in place by Velcro strip.

His kit bags is very useful.

His bike is a MONGOOSE (USA). He loves his bike.

MONGOOSE..USA


SCHWINN I-ZIP..

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Although it looks like your friend is using industrial strength Velcro, I'd worry how well it will hold the weight, especially with wear. I like your more permanent mounting solution better. He does have a nice bike, as do you, Tex.

Hello ..

I received my 2 kit ((directional brake light)) $ 12.49 USD each.

http://www.geekalerts.com/u/bike-dir2.jpg



Two weeks for delivery.

It comes from China, and the quality is passable.

This is a small Gadget, but it will be very useful during my rides to downtown.

Here are some pictures of this installation.


Controllor ..


Brake switch ..



Rear light/unit ..


I took this little video .. excuse my English speaking..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXCjqwEQSw8

Small video .. from CHINA ..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh6fRgTcOFM

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Texx,

Thanks for posting the video. How well do you see the turn signals in daylight from 6 feet away? I built my own turn signals and brake lights last year. If I build a second e-bike later this year, I may go with a ready-made turn signal kit. I just wondered how well motorist see the turn signals on this kit from a distance. I wish the wireless Winkkus would come down in price--I'm not willing to pay almost $100 for bicycle turn signals. I do think it's a good idea to have turn signals and brake signals on our bikes. I found a lot of younger drivers just don't seem to understand hand signals. Good work!

go4it ..

I got the information from the seller, for my wife's bike, and the kit is a

WILDERNESS BD-36 -- 36 VOLT -- 7.5 AH .

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[QUOTE=mountainbiker;167219]Texx,

Thanks for posting the video. How well do you see the turn signals in daylight from 6 feet away? I built my own turn signals and brake lights last year.

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Mountainbiker ..
I'll do a quick test during the day, my wife follow me on his bike, and she will tell me if these indicators are visible.

Good - fair - poor - very little ..

But I think they will be better in the evening ..

The price was reasonable, but I can always change this kit, if I am not satisfied.

When you plan your system flashing on this forum, it would be useful for us.

Thank you ...

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Texx,

This is a very short video showing my DIY e-bike turn signals, made using LED strobes (the turn signals are controlled by a center-off toggle on the handlebars) and my DIY brake light using an LED strip (the brake light is triggered by a micro-lever switch zip-tied to the rear brake cable). I also show the Gallop alarm that I have installed on the bike. There are 3 sensitivity levels and I have mine set on the highest. Just touching the handlebars or the seat will trigger the alarm. Given it's cost is under $10, it's a worthwhile investment. (Inside my shop, just moving quickly toward the bike can trigger the alarm.)

YouTube - DIY E-Bike Turn Signals

Mountainbiker ..

Thank you for your reply and your video.

I like your setup .. You are a good handyman.

I will think of a system (home made) if I am not happy with my kit / china

Your alarm is a very good idea. Thank you for the information.

I find this little video of this alarm ((Gallop alarm)) .. Very interesting. It will probably be a new purchase for me.

PS..
Can you tell me where I could buy this (( Gallop Bike Alarm )) ..



YouTube - Gallop Bike Alarm Demo

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Texx,

I've been thinking of getting a 24V-12V 5A DC-to-DC step down converter so I don't have to continue messing with replacing 9V batteries on the turn signals and brake lights. An added advantage is that the lights would run brighter at a higher voltage. You can pick up 24V-12V 5A DC-to-DC step down converters from Current Logic for around $9.00.

I've also been thinking about what I'll do for turn signals if I build a second e-bike later this year. I suspect I'll end up building my own again, but I'll try to hide the wiring and not use a center off toggle mounted to the handlebars. Instead, I might build handlebar mounted signals that can been seen from front and rear that each have a separate switch. I like the style of the bar end turn signals on the high-end Grace e-bike from Germany (costs around $7,000 USD), but I'd want the signal lights to be bigger.



Perhaps something similar to these, retrofitted with bright LEDS.

Mountainbiker ..

It is true that the replacement battery would be eliminated with a converter.

Very good idea these lights on the handlebars..

This model is it good ?



Price: US $19.50 .. Buy It Now..

MAIN:
Input: 24/12VDC (10~30VDC)
Output: 5VDC @ 5A
Power: 25W (Max)
Weight: 200g
Size: 70×77×28 mm


FEATURES:
Waterproof;
Light compact, convenient to use and transport;
Non-isolated
efficiency:> 90%;
temperature at -10 ℃ - 45 ℃;
with overload / over-current / over / low voltage protection , stable performance.

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This converter, can be installed on the end of my wire / spare ?



At first I could connect this wire (with converter) in the battery # 2 is on hold and make use of the battery # 1 to drive ..

... and if I need the battery # 2 to ride, I transfer the wire (with the converter) on the battery # 1 (it should stay still enough power to run my future flashing) .

What do you think of this idea ?

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Texx,

That's the converter I'm talking about. Most of the low powered DC-to-DC converters are simply 4 bare wires--2 for the 24V and 2 for the 12V, the end user decides what kind of attachment plug or crimp to use. You should be able to get a plug that you can install on the converter that will allow you to connect it to your cable and then connect the other end to your lights. I hadn't looked at them in a while and I see they've gone up in price at Current Logic's online store so that price isn't too bad, either.

Mountainbiker ..

Yes, the price is ok

This facility can it be ok ?

The 24 volt battery = red to red, and black to black (converter) ..

and yellow and black (converter output) directly to the flashing ???



It's ok?



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PS .. I also find these two items .. I will order them ..

I will install it on the bike for my wife.

I'll keep the other model as spare. (Pending a better system)



Thank .. DrkAngel .. ((( GREAT BIKE ))))



Mountainbiker .. Thanks for the presentation of the alarm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqz4PzAXzd8&hd=1





http://www.dealextreme.com/shoppingcart.dx

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Texx,

Normally the black lead is negative and the color lead positive; however, I wouldn't necessarily rely on the factory to have followed tradition. I would confirm which wire is positive and which is negative before wiring. I don't know if they include schematics with the converter or not. I haven't seen any online.

Mountainbiker ..

Normally, there should be explanations of wiring in the box. I hope

I keep all this information carefully, and when the time comes, I will have all the documentation necessary for the installation of flashing (Bicycle Direction).

I like Gadget, and this little alarm, will perhaps be useful, once installed on my bike.


Thank for info .

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Texx,

I think you'll find it worthwhile, given the low cost. I really like mine. In an enclosed space, like a garage, the sound is deafening when it's triggered. I actually use it in the forest here and have heard it from quite a ways when hiking away from the bike. (I lock up everything since I'm city born and bred; the locals here find it funny. I even lock the bike up in the forest as well as set the alarm.) FYI--once your 9V batteries begin to die, you'll find that the alarm won't stay on or that you have trouble turning it off. If you experience an issue and your battery has been in a while, replace it. Mine don't last as long during the cold winter months--my garage isn't heated. During milder weather, you shouldn't have battery issues. I'm on my 3rd 9V (all have been cheapies as well, not name brands).

Hello ..

Yesterday I made a long walk with my SCHWINN.

I ride 32 klm, with my, battery almost new ( 3/5/2008-24 VOLT-14 ah), and 18 klm with the second battery (it will be changing this fall).

Cruise Speed = 18/20, klm hours

Normally I would ride 60 klm and more, with two new battery, and reasonable assistance.

The course was fairly flat and the wind was low.

I will let my SCHWINN at 24 volts SLA .

In a few years... I will opt for a 26 inch bike 21 speed.

On SCHWINN, 7 speed is not enough.

The kit WILDWENESS BL-36 would be my choice. .. And the engine will be silent

Most often, I ride on flat terrain, So this bike, SCHWINN, is very good, for now.

I will work on a system of light, more powerful, and tried to replace my 44 tooth by 52 tooth .. (if possible).

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