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10-23-2009, 04:44 AM
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Walmart E-Zip Trailz Hybrid Electric Bicycle 2008
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10-23-2009, 01:41 PM
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Total noob
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Originally Posted by 47Steve
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It's like someone said "how can we make a crappy bike crappier?", and WalMart answered. Seriously. It has a shipping weight of 81lbs. So maybe it weighs 50lbs? What does that leave you with? An overweight, junky hybrid, or a low-performance electric scooter. It seems to me that the electric assist would be needed just to be able to get it moving.
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10-23-2009, 03:24 PM
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Hey you can "Add a second battery (sold separately) for added range"... I wonder how fast the first one wears out... knowing cheap companies and cheap batteries
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10-23-2009, 05:25 PM
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Slowin it up.
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That would probably be good for people trying to figure out if they need an electric assist.
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10-23-2009, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by funetical
That would probably be good for people trying to figure out if they need an electric assist.
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How about one of those gas pipe trikes, but with dual car batteries, and a starter motor?
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10-23-2009, 05:58 PM
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I'm suprised they don't snap the battery into a hollowed out portion of the main frame tubing instead of having it hanging in some weird detachable way
Do these have any security if you need to go in somewhere?
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10-23-2009, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by tankboy
Do these have any security if you need to go in somewhere?
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Yes, it's from WalMart.
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12-09-2009, 02:35 AM
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gas motor still cheaper and better (for now)
...I really like 2-stroke motors still. Way cheaper and the ones I buy are rated at 10K miles before rebuild (if you take care of it) and the rebuild kit is 30 bucks..mainly gaskets. And a BIG plus where I live, the cars can hear me on the 2-stroke and they look my way.
That's my reasoning for the gas motor over electric right now.
$2.66 for 91 grade gas and get 130-150mpg ...yes, per gallon. to me, not bad.
And you can do a sweet build for around 600 with new frame/top line tires...
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12-09-2009, 03:43 AM
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Hate to rain on the parade here, but I have had one of these for 2 years now and had zero problems w/ it. Bought it online from Walmart for around $350 back then, spent another $100 for another battery, did the usual changing out of the seat and handlebars, and it's been bulletproof. I use it to haul groceries from the store in a kiddie trailer or when it's windy and I'm feeling lazy. The batteries are supposed to last one year but mine still hold a charge, although the range is about half what they were the first year. Yep. it's heavy. It's those lead acid batteries, but they're cheap and dependable. The drive setup is Currie Pro Drive, a company that was started right here in the US, and it's the best electric drive setup you can buy. Very smooth w/ only a little whine. Powerful 450 watt motor w/ chain drive. You can get just the motorized kit for $300, but why not just get the whole bike for not much more? It's pretty much put together. Takes about an hour or so to assemble. Sure, it's bottom priced. You can pay 2, 3, 10 times more. But you won't get much of a better bike. All electric bikes are heavy unless you go to a $600 lithium ion battery, but who cares? The motor pulls you along. W/ two batteries you'll get over 20 miles.
I briefly tried a gas engine setup w/ a Honda GX35 engine and Staton friction drive. Didn't like the noise, the vibration, or much else. The electric bike flies under the radar. Most people aren't even aware it's a powered bike. And the torque is instant, unlike the gas engines that need a centrifugal clutch that keeps the engine wound up and loud. W/ an electric you just twist the throttle and go. The electric hub motors are quieter, but they can't pull hills very well.
Last edited by SteveM21; 12-09-2009 at 03:46 AM.
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12-09-2009, 03:52 AM
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Nice
...seems cool for that 350 price! I still love the feel of the gas motor and the sound for cars in Boulder CO..a lot of young students who don't pay much attention unless they hear a motor out their window. I build mine with raditor hose rubber in certain places to dampen noise. But honestly, nonone else I have asked around me with motor running that is is loud...they say normal or 'I don't have to raise my voice to talk so fine'.
I am sure in the future the electric and hydrogen will get better and cheaper!
For my specific uses, gas is still it and cheap.
Peace 
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