This site is dedicated to electric bike build techniques, ideas and experiences. The content here is presented with an eye towards building bikes made with attention to detail, smart choices, quality cycling components and how you can do it yourself. The core message here is simple:
DIY does not have to mean half-assed
So check the Table of Contents. But first maybe get yourself a sandwich and something to drink. You might be here awhile.
Latest Posts
Create a Battery DIScharger
Letting an ebike battery sit and stew in a high state of charge accelerates its march to end-of-life. Here is a straightforward, albeit unusual way to help with that.
Litelok X3 Review – From a Bike Owner’s Perspective
The angle-grinder-resistant Litelok X3 bicycle and motorcycle lock has been getting a lot of pre-release publicity. Here’s my take as an owner, not a professional trying to destroy one.
Ebike Battery Charge Safety: Heavy Duty Cutoff Timer
Add a safety layer to ebike charging practices, with residential/commercial grade components rather than the cheap stuff.
Ebike Battery Charge Safety: Use A Cutoff Timer
Lets easily add a layer of extra protection to help safeguard your home and loved ones from a battery fire.
BBSHD Programming For The Pedaling Cyclist (2023 Update)
After a few years of incremental refinements, lets re-visit BBSHD programming for pedal assist settings that give you a workout, and are also gentle to the drivetrain.
Larry vs Harry Bullitt Hill Hauler, Back-to-Front Part 4
Lets end this story by covering the contents of the hidden boxes, the front wheel, the front motor, and finish off a few leftovers.
Larry vs Harry Bullitt Hill Hauler, Back-to-Front Part 3
In this installment we’ll spend all of our time looking at the battery box and the separate controller/charger box that are both hiding under the cargo floor.
Larry vs Harry Bullitt Hill Hauler, Back-to-Front Part 2
This continues the walk-through of my hill-climber Bullitt, starting with the mid drive motor installation and taking a close look at its BBSHD configuration.
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