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One of the best ways to get an electric bicycle is to build it yourself.  There are many reasons for this, predominantly most of the cheaper, low-end electric bikes on the market are not very high in quality and these are the electric bikes most people will buy when purchasing an electric bicycle for the first time.  Usually, the motors are weak and the components are made in foreign lands and are shipped to you as well as the fact that the batteries may not be top quality as well.

So, if you are new to the slam-bang, live on the razors edge, laugh in the face of death world of electric bicycling, then  building your own electric bicycle may be for you.  Now, if you have never built an electric bicycle before, don’t worry, we have that covered. Er…Well, we know someone that has it covered.  Say hello to Mr. Greg Davey.  Greg has written a rather extensive e-book on how to build an electric bicycle that is better than your average e-bike that you would purchase, minus the usual high cost associated with a good, high quality unit.

It appears that Mr. Davey has done extensive research as to a cogent method of building an electric bike step by step and it has taken him the better part of two years to put the manual together.  It would also seem that Mr. Davey has perused the “For Dummies” books because he has written and detailed how to build an ebike in the simplest of terms so that people that don’t know much about mechanical objects, like electric bicycles, will be able to build their own relatively easy.

Not only has he written a highly detailed and efficient document that explains everything in a step-by-step manner, but he also takes the time to show you how to save money and purchase the right components so that you don’t waste precious dollars on the entire project.

People that have already used the e-book on building an electric bicycle, seem to have very positive and up-beat reviews on the work and Mr. Davey is so positive that that you will like and use his book, he is giving a part of it away for free.  If you are interested in taking a gander at this electric bicycle building book entitled, “How to build a 50 mph Electric Bike,” go to this website: http://www.fastelectricbike.com/

ElectricRider's site is easy to navigate

When you are looking for different types of electric bike parts it is always a good idea to bookmark on your web browser different types of electric bike and scooter parts stores. If you are located in the United States then you will probably want to bookmark this particular site because it has a lot of different electric bike parts that you can order to have sent you pretty quick. One of the great things about the Internet is the fact that you can find all sorts of information very quickly on just about any subject that you care to look up. For example, yesterday I wanted to learn how to fix a dishwasher in my home, and within minutes I found an excellent video that showed me how to do that.

You can do the same thing with electric bicycles. If you have an electric bicycle you really should learn how to do your own maintenance on it because parts and maintenance can be very expensive if you don’t know what you are doing, so it would be a good idea to learn how to do many of these maintenance and repairs on your own. Not only do you need to know how to fix different things on your electric bike or scooter but you will also need to know where you can get the parts from should the need arise.

The website ElectricRider.com ( http://www.electricrider.com/parts) is just loaded with all types of different electric bicycle parts from different companies that deal with electric bikes. When I was on their site earlier today, I noticed that they had every type of part imaginable ranging from batteries, battery chargers to sprockets, gears, headlights, and even drive belts for the different types of electric bike motors. Of course, they were dealing with companies like Crystalyte, Currie, Schwinn,Vega and a host of other outstanding electric bike companies. So, this is a really good reference for anybody that would like to buy or need to take your electric bicycle part.

One of the things I like about the website is the fact that it is so easy to navigate and to find exactly what you are looking for rather quickly. The company didn’t waste a lot of money hiring a website programmer to put flash pictures and other items on there that would take a while for the website to open up. So, if you are operating on a DSL or regular cable Internet connection, this website will open up immediately and you will be treated to a menu of things that you can click on automatically. One of the things I just hate about going to certain websites is the fact that they are designed in such a way that they want to look real advanced, while sacrificing functionality. This is one of the reasons why Amazon.com beat the tar out of everybody in sales. It is so easy to navigate and find exactly what you’re looking for.  The same thing can be said about  ElectricRider.com is a great site, the load is quick and gives you fast navigation so you know exactly what you are looking for.  Not only that, but they are dealing with high-quality parts and things that you would need if you get in a pinch for a particular part on your electric bicycle or scooter.

So, take a look at their website, I do not think you will be disappointed in what you see and you will definitely want to reference this in your bookmarks.

ElectricRider.com – http://www.electricrider.com

If you are going to buy an electric bike conversion kit, there are a couple of things that you need to know about before you go ahead with your purchase.    In this blog post, I will attempt to educate you on the most important facets of going through the process of buying one of these money saving and time saving units and what you should think about before you buy one.

You can easily break down  the task of buying electric bike conversion kits by making a list of important facets of this purchase.  Here are a couple of things to think about:

• How much money do you want to put into the unit?
• How much wattage (electric power) will you need in the hub motor?
• What type of terrain are you going to be riding on?
• Are you going to be using the bike for commuting or recreation? ( Trail biking or riding to work?)
• How far will you be riding?
• Will you be riding the converted, electric bike in cold weather or warm? (Batteries can be affected by the cold?)

These are just a few of the considerations that you should think about.  There are quite a few electric bike conversion kits on the market today and if you don’t educate yourself, you could get confused and buy the wrong kit for your needs.  remember, just like any other product, the more educated you are, the less of a chance you will waste or lose your money needlessly.

Another thing that you should consider, is that if you do decide to get one, you will have to consider the fact that you will be the one that is putting the electric bike kit on the existing bike frame yourself.  So, if you are all thumbs or have never done anything like this before, you may either want to reconsider or get someone to help you with this project.  It not only will save you some money, but it will definitely save you some time and frustration.

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Today, many people are either trying to move toward greener technology in their lives or find a way that they can use alternative types of energy besides just fossil fuels.  There are a small number of people that have decided to try to make a difference at least in their own lives by purchasing electric scooters or electric bicycles.   There are a wide range of electric bicycles that are on the market today ranging from the rather cheap to the very expensive.  The problem is that when you spend too little on an innovation like an electric bike, you will definitely get what you pay for.  If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to riding an electric bicycle, then you may want to consider one that has worked well for years and thousands of people have bought.  I am referring to, of course, an electric bike engine or an electric bike conversion kit.

Just like electric bike models, there are a wide range of electric bike conversion kits to consider.  Like everything else the U.S. federal law limits electric bikes to 750 watts or 20 miles per hour.  One thing you need to keep in mind when looking at information put out by manufacturers and that is the fact that many times the wattage and miles per hour are exaggerated on their electric bike engines and conversion kits.  If you see an advertisement that states that the power of the motor is at around 1000 watts, you need to beware of false claims.

Think about the batteries that an electric bike engines use…

Another factor that you need to consider in your purchase of an electric bicycle conversion kit is the battery.  The best performance battery that you can get for an electric bike engine is a LiFePO4 lithium battery.  These types of batteries are pretty light in weight while maintaining the longest life.  Typical sealed lead acid (SLA) batteries do not last nearly as long as the lithium batteries do, as a matter of fact, lithium batteries left almost three times longer than they sealed lead acid batteries do.  In other good thing about the lithium batteries is that they are 50 to 60% lighter than the S. L. A. counterparts.  This will help your electric bike to go much farther and the much quicker speed in with a heavier set of batteries.  Another great thing about lithium battery is that you can easily be kept them from your electric bike and take them in your house to plug them in.  This is usually a very convenient thing to have and one aspect of an electric bike engine that I consider when buying a kit.

You always want to buy your electric bike conversion kit from a very good reputable dealer either online or locally.  You really do not want to spend your money on electric bike motor kits from overseas.  For one thing, companies in other countries do not have the high standards that companies and the United States have.  If you consider the fact that most of the electric bike conversion kits that are on the market today will run you somewhere in the vicinity of $300-$500, then you are taking a pretty big risk in either getting parts for repairs if need be, or getting good service when you buy the electric bike motor.  Once again, you should always consider buying from a good, reputable dealership that can help you if you have any problems mounting the conversion kit on your bike.

Another thing to look out for in an electric bicycle conversion kit…

One other good tip that I think need to be discussed in the actual installation and time it takes to install an electric bike motor or conversion kit.  If you just happen to see a company that says that you can install the conversion kit within an hour, then you should consider not purchasing the conversion kit from that company because they are probably not telling you the truth about the installation, and if they are not telling the truth about the installation chances are they are not telling you the truth about the electric bike motor in the first place.

Once again, I just want to reiterate the fact that if you pay a cheap price for electric bike engines or conversion kit, you will definitely get what you pay for as far as performance, reliability and quality.  If you can afford a good electric bike conversion kit then I suggest that you get a good one that will last you for quite some time.

One of the cheapest ways to get an electric bicycle, if you can’t afford one, is to buy what is commonly referred to as an electric bicycle conversion kit.  These kits are a very popular alternative to having to look for a business that sells electric bicycles and then have one shipped to you.  Electric bicycles are usually sold across the United States, but when you compare dealers that sell regular bicycles to the ones that sell electric bikes the choices can be pretty sparse.  So, if you can’t find a dealer near you, then you will have to find one on the Internet that sells them, and that means you have to pay for shipping on the entire electric bicycle.

On the other hand, if you already have a bicycle that you like you can easily convert it to an electric one by buying a conversion kit.  And guess what?  You won’t have to pay half of the shipping charges.  One of the more prominent companies that sell these kits over the Internet is a business called AmpedBikes.Com.  AmpedBikes is a company started by a gentleman by the name of Danny Ray.  Like most of us, Danny suffers from a common ailment called “getting older”.

As Danny says,”I’m 38 and not in perfect shape, my body is pretty beat up from being a carpenter for 20 years. I romanticized the memories of all day rides when I was a lot younger, but when it actually came down to it, my body didn’t react the way I remembered it ha-ha…

The hills seemed much steeper than they used to. The wind, which did not bother me as a kid, does now, so I set out to find a solution.”

Danny found gas motored bicycles at first, but found that it they were too loud and he got no exercise at all when he rode them.  He then found electric bikes with electric motors but he knew from experiences with playing around with radio controlled airplanes that brushless motors were the most efficient.

“I went and rode every kit I could get my hands on and the only difference I saw in all of them was the price tag.”

Eventually, Danny wound up taking a trip to China to get a manufacturer to make an electric bike kit that met his standards and specifications. Thus, the online store AmpedBikes.Com was born.

At the store, you can buy three different types of kits.  AmpedBikes sells kits with Lithium battery kits, Sealed Lead Acid battery kits (SLA), and kits without batteries as well as electric bike accessories.  The website has a gallery page that shows you large pictures of the kits and a page that has a very detailed and clear video on how to install them.

All of the kits are engineered as well a designed in the U.S.  The company itself is located here as well and is committed to quality and customer service while placing a 100% guarantee on all of its products.

To see AmpedBikes website, click here: www.AmpedBikes.Com

Here is an AmpedBikes Video: