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I know - I'm a heretic!!
I just bought a Schwinn labelled Currie I-Zip bike from Canadian Tire. The first one had some minor damage from being a "floor model", was way out of adjustment (brakes and gears) and after about 8 miles the throttle went open circuit, killing the system. I returned it and bought one "in the box" and assembled it myself, installing a set of fenders at the same time. I also put on a slightly modified "disk brake" carrier rack on the back. Anyone have any experience with these bikes? Anyone know where I can buy a rear wheel (or even just the hub and sprockets) for a project bike? Also, anyone know what batteries are inside the slide-out case? I'll likely get around to opening it up before long to satisfy my curiosity. I'm also hoping to install a set of Genesis EPs on the rack for extended range (and thinking 36 volts for better performance while I'm at it) ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** |
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clare at snyder dot ontario dot canada Wrote: I know - I'm a heretic!! I just bought a Schwinn labelled Currie I-Zip bike from Canadian Tire. The first one had some minor damage from being a "floor model", was way out of adjustment (brakes and gears) and after about 8 miles the throttle went open circuit, killing the system. I returned it and bought one "in the box" and assembled it myself, installing a set of fenders at the same time. I also put on a slightly modified "disk brake" carrier rack on the back. Anyone have any experience with these bikes? Anyone know where I can buy a rear wheel (or even just the hub and sprockets) for a project bike? Also, anyone know what batteries are inside the slide-out case? I'll likely get around to opening it up before long to satisfy my curiosity. I'm also hoping to install a set of Genesis EPs on the rack for extended range (and thinking 36 volts for better performance while I'm at it) ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** Batteries are sealed lead acid 12 volt 12 amp hour. (Times 2)I had the battery dimensions here somwhere, but I can't lay my hands on it right now. Batteries are readilly available, not so for your rear wheel or the hub with which it is encumbered. That is a left hand thread freewheel on the left side. Not very common, so I would keep that hub well maintained. Dan Burkhart www.boomerbicycle.ca -- Dan Burkhart |
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On Thu, 15 May 2008 10:56:41 +1000, Dan Burkhart
wrote: clare at snyder dot ontario dot canada Wrote: I know - I'm a heretic!! I just bought a Schwinn labelled Currie I-Zip bike from Canadian Tire. The first one had some minor damage from being a "floor model", was way out of adjustment (brakes and gears) and after about 8 miles the throttle went open circuit, killing the system. I returned it and bought one "in the box" and assembled it myself, installing a set of fenders at the same time. I also put on a slightly modified "disk brake" carrier rack on the back. Anyone have any experience with these bikes? Anyone know where I can buy a rear wheel (or even just the hub and sprockets) for a project bike? Also, anyone know what batteries are inside the slide-out case? I'll likely get around to opening it up before long to satisfy my curiosity. I'm also hoping to install a set of Genesis EPs on the rack for extended range (and thinking 36 volts for better performance while I'm at it) ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** Batteries are sealed lead acid 12 volt 12 amp hour. (Times 2)I had the battery dimensions here somwhere, but I can't lay my hands on it right now. Batteries are readilly available, not so for your rear wheel or the hub with which it is encumbered. That is a left hand thread freewheel on the left side. Not very common, so I would keep that hub well maintained. Dan Burkhart www.boomerbicycle.ca I intend to!! I have a geared motor I'd like to install on another bike, and the left hand freewheel would be just the ticket, which is why I'd be looking for one. ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** |
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On Thu, 15 May 2008 10:56:41 +1000, Dan Burkhart
wrote: clare at snyder dot ontario dot canada Wrote: I know - I'm a heretic!! I just bought a Schwinn labelled Currie I-Zip bike from Canadian Tire. The first one had some minor damage from being a "floor model", was way out of adjustment (brakes and gears) and after about 8 miles the throttle went open circuit, killing the system. I returned it and bought one "in the box" and assembled it myself, installing a set of fenders at the same time. I also put on a slightly modified "disk brake" carrier rack on the back. Anyone have any experience with these bikes? Anyone know where I can buy a rear wheel (or even just the hub and sprockets) for a project bike? Also, anyone know what batteries are inside the slide-out case? I'll likely get around to opening it up before long to satisfy my curiosity. I'm also hoping to install a set of Genesis EPs on the rack for extended range (and thinking 36 volts for better performance while I'm at it) ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** Batteries are sealed lead acid 12 volt 12 amp hour. (Times 2)I had the battery dimensions here somwhere, but I can't lay my hands on it right now. www.boomerbicycle.ca Sounds like a UB12120 Length 5.94 Width 3.86 Height 3.86 ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** |
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