I tried running the stock motor that came with my new S-750 bike last night and I found out that it is a stock non-X version. In fact, when I pressed the Turbo button and tried the throttle, the motor did not increase in RPMs at all. Both settings were around 260 RPM. I'm disappointed, however, I'm still overjoyed that the new unmounted motor IS an X version. I've got a lead on a spoke and rim set for the TF motor out in California and hopefully, will be able to get that and mount my new X motor.
I'm now also hoping to buy a throttle and console for the TF to fit to my M-750 which I haven't even started working on yet!
More later,
Ambrose
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Testing the new Tidalforce motor in TURBO mode
I forgot to test the new motor in Turbo mode. The previous video and test was done in Standard mode so wasn't very spectacular. I averaged right around 260 rpm with the battery fresh off the charger and with the throttle wide open. With this test shown below, I used the motor in Turbo mode. The batteries were slightly used so they didn't have quite the same punch as when they're fresh off the charger.
I was surprised at how fast it was. 830 rpm is shockingly high compared to 260 rpm!!! :)
I can't wait to put it in a strong rim and with some great tires! I've wanted an X motor for a very long time and am overjoyed that I finally have one!
More later,
Ambrose
I was surprised at how fast it was. 830 rpm is shockingly high compared to 260 rpm!!! :)
I can't wait to put it in a strong rim and with some great tires! I've wanted an X motor for a very long time and am overjoyed that I finally have one!
More later,
Ambrose
Testing the new Tidalforce motor and batteries Part 1
I put the motor onto the Tidalforce S-750 frame to test them this evening. This is a quick video of how they perform in standard (non-turbo) mode. I used my Cycle Analyst Standalone and a digital tachometer that I saw on Mythbusters and just had to buy one after that! It's VERY handy.
Be sure to check out my next post. There's a HUGE surprise. Don't go until you see this video though. :)
Ambrose
Be sure to check out my next post. There's a HUGE surprise. Don't go until you see this video though. :)
Ambrose
Monday, January 30, 2012
New Tidalforce Batteries and Motor!
I bought 2 new Tidalforce front hub batteries and a Tidalforce motor over the weekend for an excellent price. All are in excellent physical shape, except the batteries are missing axle spacers which I didn't photograph. Kind of critical, however, I'm more interested in using them for spare parts. The motor is complete and in excellent condition. I plugged it into a working battery and it spun up very powerfully. I'm wondering if it could be an X version. It would be wonderful if it was. I will put a skewer on it and compare it to the stock 750W motor to see if I can spot the difference. I believe it is an X motor because of the added stickers on it. Here are some pics.
The Tidalforce motor is on the left. One battery, missing the wire guide is in the middle and the other battery is mounted to my new red Tidalforce S-750 fork.
The working Tidalforce motor with the 7 speed cassette.
The Tidalforce motor has an unusual sticker on it. It has "122510-01 A" and what looks like a serial number of "00429".
The first Tidalforce front hub battery missing the wire guide.
The sticker on this battery states "122508A" "03190 PCB REV 3 05/31"
The other battery states "122508 A" "03260 PCB REV 3 05/31"
Here's the second battery mounted in the S-750 for testing. If either one is working, I'll probably remove the guts and put it into one of the other two TF front batteries that is dead.
More later,
Ambrose
More later,
Ambrose
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
For Sale: My Tidalforce S-750 with 9C motor and Lyen 35A controller
Since I've purchased 2 Tidalforce bikes recently, I've realized that I need to sell my current ebike in order to have room to work on the two new bikes. So, I've decided to sell my favorite bike and power system.
Here's what I'm selling. I'm breaking into two separate group of items.
First, the bike:
Here's what I'm selling. I'm breaking into two separate group of items.
First, the bike:
- Tidalforce S-750 frame 18" frame
- e-BikeKit.com 9C motor with disc brake rotor (nominally rated at 500W)
- Lyen's 9 FET 35A mini-controller
- Manitou Trance DH fork
- Bontrager front wheel with disc brake rotor
- Avid BB-7 and BB-5 disc brakes
- Topeak MTX disc brake compatible Expedition rear rack
- Schwalbe Big Apple 26x2.5" balloon tires
- Shimano Tiagra 52T front crank
- Planet Bike 2.5" rear fender
- Kick stand
Then, the power system:
- 8 Bosch Fat Packs batteries (72V 6AH or 37V 12AH)
- 2 Bosch Fat Pack chargers (one for home, one for the office)
- 1 Cycle Analyst SA
- 1 Topeak MTX DX trunk bag
- All necessary cabling to hook everything up both for charging and riding
Please contact me if you're interested.
ambroseliao AT gmail DOT com
(Replace the AT with the @ symbol and a "." for the DOT. Also, remove all spaces)
Tidalforce S-750 frame (18") with a Manitou Trance DH fork.
Lyen Edition Infineon 72V 35A 9 FET controller.
9 Continents Rear Disc Brake Motor (500W nominal, but can do 2,000W with the Lyen Edition 9 FET 35A controller)
Bontrager front wheel with disc brake rotors and the Avid BB7 disc brakes.
What looks like scratches is actually Gorilla Tape residue, which is very challenging to remove!
8 Bosch Fat Pack 37V LiMN batteries, 2 Bosch Fat Pack chargers, 1 Cycle Analyst SA and all necessary cabling (not shown)
In this picture, you can see the Topeak MTX DX rear bag.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Stolen Paratrooper Bike!
This is quite despicable. I saw this on my local Craigslist and had to repost it. It seems that we have an active duty army soldier who had his Montague Paratrooper bike stolen from the metro. It's pretty obvious that it's a military bike since it has the very large "Paratrooper" logo painted on the frame!
It should be fairly easy to find and return if the thief doesn't alter the look of the stolen bike.
Here's the wording:
Date: 2012-01-21, 3:21PM EST
Reply to: sale-nx6e3-2811291082@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
It should be fairly easy to find and return if the thief doesn't alter the look of the stolen bike.
Here's the wording:
email this posting to a friendwashington, DC craigslist > northern virginia > for sale / wanted > items wanted
please flag with care: [?]
Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. More info
Montague Partrooper Mountain Bike - $1 (Dunn Loring Metro)
Date: 2012-01-21, 3:21PM EST
Reply to: sale-nx6e3-2811291082@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
My Mountain bike was stolen from the Dunn Loring Metro Station yesterday and I would like to have it back. I deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq several times and used the bike as part of my assigned mission. This is very sentimental. No harm no foul. I live in vienna and will let you know where to drop it off.
A picture is attached below for anyone who sees it or knows who has it.
My Bike has the large Black Paratrooper letters on the side.
thanks
PostingID: 2811291082A picture is attached below for anyone who sees it or knows who has it.
My Bike has the large Black Paratrooper letters on the side.
thanks
- Location: Dunn Loring Metro
- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
More pix of the RED Tidalforce S-750
I have a few more pictures of the bike. The pictures don't really show how intensely red the bike is. You have to see it in sunlight or at least bright light to believe it...
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