krelvar

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[–] krelvar 2 points 3 months ago

It's not common but make sure both the bike and battery are certified - UL here in the US. My rule of thumb is to buy a brand that's sold in bike stores, even if you buy it DTC. Odds are better you'll get something where you can get parts that way, or store support if you don't do your own work.

I have a watt meter that's programmed to shut off the output when the power draw drops below a set threshold for 60 seconds. It also powers a couple computer fans that cool the charger, so it's set at 10W cutoff. Works great, and because it's WiFi, I can plug in the battery when I get home, set a timer on my phone since I always let the battery sit for an hour to cool down or warm up to room temp before charging, then trigger it remotely to start. https://a.co/d/akYxqL9

[–] krelvar 9 points 3 months ago

Not in Seattle (phoenix az area) but we have an ioniq and a ChargePoint L2 ccs charger on a 50A circuit. Works like a charm - plug it in and forget about it. Zero issues, just over a year. I had the 240V/50A circuit already in the garage, and wired it myself (carefully... ;) )

[–] krelvar 6 points 3 months ago

I have an Aventon abound cargo bike, and I'm about 220 riding weight. On 2nd level assist (of four levels) which is where I ride 99% of the time, I get about 30 miles. Fairly flat terrain. I also ride on the fast side and I'm in decent mountain biking shape - that definitely matters, I almost never touch the throttle.

Most cargo I've had on it was around 150lb. No idea what the range reduction would have been but the bike handled just fine.

[–] krelvar 46 points 3 months ago (3 children)
[–] krelvar 8 points 3 months ago

I'm sure he's a kinder, gentler Huckabee nowadays.

[–] krelvar 13 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (4 children)
[–] krelvar 10 points 3 months ago (2 children)

My understanding is that range estimates are based on 150lb rider, flat ground, lowest assist setting. Ebike standards are pretty Wild West right now though, so that's worth a fart in a hurricane.

[–] krelvar 8 points 3 months ago

Dang, I was wondering why I clapped the other day. Good to know.

[–] krelvar 28 points 4 months ago

Florida. Only reason he's still alive is his skin color.

[–] krelvar 3 points 4 months ago

https://overcast.fm/+AAJCTwpmjIY

Pretty good discussion of this.

[–] krelvar 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Not suitable for most e-bikes. Too heavy.

[–] krelvar 3 points 4 months ago

https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9597271

If you get the chance to read or listen to "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory" by Tim Alberta, do it, it was super interesting.

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