Electric bicycles in AZ

[jstack]

Did you hear about the new very affordable eletric bicycles in Phoenix ?

It was covered on TV3 yesterday. I bought 2 a few weekws ago and really am impressed. This link to the TV3 video gives the contact telephone and location at the end. $300-400 each, 602-252-4881 or 2
Centarl and Lincoln SW corner.


-- "Jim & Elaine Stack" <solarstacks@gmail.com> wrote:

April 11, 2008

Jim Stack says,
Here's a link to the video that was broadcast this evening at 5:25 on TV3.

If you like this video please return to http://www.azfamily.com/video/
to see more!

[miscrms]

looks pretty cool, thanks!
Rob

[kabin]

I rode a couple, odd color schemes, peddles are almost worthless, weak brakes, but all in all it gets the job done for a real bargain. No warranties, they do all servicing and provide parts. Not as pretty as some but then other electric bikes (optibike) are priced up to $12000. This should be a growing industry.

They have several different 36 volt battery models available (36v = three 12v batteries). Other battery configurations are sold out and will be arriving in a few months including a high torque 48v version (four 12v batteries) and a "dual mode" 36v battery getting twice the range (6 batteries). The 12v batteries appear to be motorcycle sized.

[mingoglia]

Wow, 30 mile range? That's huge. I'm exactly 20 miles from my office. I live in Gilbert and commute to my office by Tempe Town Lake. I could ride that... plug it in, then ride it home. I better getting going now though because it will be over 100 before we know it.

[jstack]

Originally Posted by mingoglia

Wow, 30 mile range? That's huge. I'm exactly 20 miles from my office. I live in Gilbert and commute to my office by Tempe Town Lake. I could ride that... plug it in, then ride it home. I better getting going now though because it will be over 100 before we know it.

It's also very easy to peddle. I don't even turn it on a lot of times just to get more exersice. When you do peddle and it's on it jumps to 20 mph so I'd rather peddle witrh it off, or if I turn it on I use the twist speed control and like to do 10-15 mph si I don't fly to fast and maybe move faster than normal and run in front of a car or something.

It's fun ! Oh,it does cost about 5 cents to recharge. vs $3 a gallon for oil. Gee let me see how that adds up. .....he he he LOL

[kabin]

The new shipment came in. Prices up as one would expect. The 2008's are nicer looking, more subdued color schemes, yellow seats are gone, they have alarm/locking system, and 3 speed gears with either manual or automatic shiftiong. Rode a few, feels pretty much the same. From the test drive in the parking lot I couldn't tell if the gears made a difference in top speed.

[KayakerNC]

e-bikes electric bike bicycles 20 mph new w/charger , alarm system

Phoenix Produce, craigslist, has a few pics.

[kabin]

I bought a silver black 36v. Just a heads up, he only takes cash for payment. Those pictures on craigslist look like bikes from the previous shipment although they're still very similar. I think another 2008 change is LED headlights.

[Froley1]

For those interested there is a place called New York City electric Bicycles in Manhatten, that has been selling electric bikes for years--all different varieties, from various producers... they ship and have several interesting types such as the folding electric displayed in the attached link....i found them when i was researching prior to purchasing my segway.
just for your information
Froley
eZee Quando electric folding bike

[jstack]

the new E-bikes are in and I checked them out , I just had to get one and test it for long term. Very nice with 12 changes I can see. He will also order 10 with lithium battereis. It's $300 extra but the batteries will last 10 times longer and are 1/3 the weight.

Here's some of what I found so far. Remember CASH only, no warrenty but great prices and they can do repairs or battery replacements.

I finally got down to Phoenix Produce to check out the new E-bikes. I
bought a blue 36v E-bike so I can check more details. There are about
12 improvements.
1- alarm system, w/ electric brake and 2 remotes.
2-higher seat posts, very handy for better peddle position.
3-cover on the basket, things could bounce out on the old basket.
4- LED head light.
5- Drum bakes frot and back, it used to have a center pull bicycle
front brake. The new one is better.
6-Peddle assist controlled by throttle position, it used to just go
fast no matter what as soon as you strated to peddle.
7-New type of sealed lead acid battery, supposed to be better. (some
have reported 30 mile trips with no peddling, it used to be 20-22
miles or so. replace ments are still about $30 a battery, 3 in 36
volt and 4 batteries in the 48 volt models.
8-quiter tuen signal, (also use duct tape if you want it quiter).
9- The charger now has a fan to keep cool.
10- stronger thicker RIMs front and back.
11 - a new 3 speed button on right next to throttle. I will have to
test and see exactly what this does.(more coming as I test)
12- A new model name on the bikes, it was fujitron, now AOWA ???

> The best news is Sam is going to order 10 bikes with the lithium
> battery option. Sure it's $300 more but they will last 10 times
> longer and are 1/3 the weight 10 lbs vs 30 lbs. IE 300 charges at
> full voltage vs 3,000 charge cycles. I promised him I would buy one
> as soon as they come in.