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E-Bicycle in Arizona

I forgot to add the new improved E-bikes now available. They improved 12 items I noticed so far. I rode mine to work today with no problems, about 20 miles 1 way.
The new model E-bikes are in. They have at least 12 improvements and are still only about $450. Remeber CASH ONLY- no warrenty
Check out other locations with the new Giant EV bicycles. Some have a range of 40+ miles and use lithium batteries.
1- alarm system, w/ electric brake and 2 remotes.
2-higher seat posts, very handy for better peddle position.Still could use longer post
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 started 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 turn 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 with serial number on the front frame and rear hub to ID in case it's stolen.
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70 Kph+
1000 watts 48 volts electric bike kit for any bicycle see www.edealsbargains.com.au to be amazed at the power

I saw the exact electric bicycles on another website for about $800 each. Check out the E36volt bicycles at www.iloveebikes.com
They also have a few different models.
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today I cehcked and bought the newest E-bike model from Phoenix Produce. I was amazed at all the improvements from the original E-bike . Here are some of the items.
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.
Jim
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I met a fellow e-biker on the way home tonight while riding my peddle bicycle. He really likes his and has the 48 volt model. They let him plug in at his work location, they can spare the dime.
I also just bought another e-bike since the family I let borrow my 2 battery pack model liked it so much they paid me for it. The whole family loves and uses it.
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the 2 electric bicycles are so nice and handy that I have loaned them out everyday that I have owned them. I love to use human power so I don't mnd at all. I ride my bicycle about 20 miles each way to and from work daily.
I loaned one out for an Earthday event. I used one at a 2 day early earthday event and have a local school that wanted to see and learn about clean transportation. I just might buy a 3rd so I have at least one around for school events like that.
PS none have had any problem so far. They are a very good choice. Of course when I do get mine and ride them I leave the electric off and peddle. It's just there if I need it, why waste it and miss a chance for more exercise ?
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There are some real nice electric bicycles now for sale in Arizona. I checked them out a few weeks ago and now have 2. They are real sturdy, safe and work better than any I have ever tried. They look and feel like a small motorcycle.
I want to use them to test new battery types like A123 Lithium, Altair nano lithium and Valence Safion lithium batteries. It would cost a forture in a car but will be very affordable in a light efficient bicycle.
Check out the story with pictures here : http://www.asuwebdevil.com/issues/2008/03/27/news/704380
Or here is one if the other has expired :
http://www.evworld.com/news.cfm?newsid=17869
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