"How To Make Your
Own Electric Bicycle"

"How To Build a Slipstream
  Electric Bicycle Plans..."

Electric bicycles are fun and economical... so why aren't you riding one?  Is price holding you back?  Prices for those new electric bikes are shocking, right?

Don't let price stop you from the excitement of motorized riding, because there is an alternative.  You can buy electric conversion for your bicycle. 

That's right there are eclectic bicycle motor kits and plans available that will allow you to convert just about any bike. 

There goes your excuse.  Now an eclectic motor driven bicycle can fit into any budget.

One Horsepower Motor

For example:  The Slipstream design (econvergence.net) uses a 1 horsepower motor. The electric motor can easily produce short bursts of 2 to 3 horsepower for passing and hill climbing.

While a Slipstream conversion glides along smoothly with 1/2 horsepower from the motor, there are times when you will want extra power.

It's a fact that electric motors are much better at providing a quick burst of power than gas engines. The Slipstream system consistently beats cars off the line at traffic lights.

The extra power not only enhances the fun of riding, but it also will allow you to make quick moves into and out of traffic. The Slipstream design is fast becoming a popular choice in a new era of electric vehicles.

Easy to Assemble

The design is so simple you will find it's easy to assemble your own electric bicycle. A motor, a set of batteries and a throttle are attached to the frame of a mountain bike and away you go.

Look how easy:

You will remove all the original gears and derailleurs from the bike.

Now the motor is added and linked to the rear wheel using a heavy duty chain and a large gear on the rear wheel to reduce the motor's speed.

The motor is connected to the throttling mechanism, which controls the degree of power flowing to the motor.

Next the throttling mechanism is attached to the batteries.

Isn't that a simple plan? 

No Gear Shifting

The gearing ratio from the motor to the rear drive wheel is a balance between top speed and low end torque. One of the great aspects of electric motors is their very wide torque range.

That means multiple gears are not needed and your bike will perform extremely well with a fixed gear ratio. You won't have to contend with tricky gear shifting as you ride.

It case you were wondering, Slipstream says that your bike will go as fast as 75 mph, but will be very slow to start.

They explain that it would be like trying to pedal your 10 speed from a standstill in the hardest gear. Not recommended, and besides, who wants to go that fast on bike?

The ordinary rider will find that at a speed of 15 mph you will be able to travel a distance of about 30 miles.  At 20 mph the battery charge will last for a distance of around 20 miles.  That's perfect for daily commuting and weekend rides.

Battery Life

Battery life was tested to 3,200 miles and the expected life before replacement is necessary is over 5,000 miles.

The battery can be charged with a solar array, 120 volts AC or any DC voltage less than 60 volts.  It can even be charged through your car's cigarette lighter.

The Slipstream electric bicycle motor kits sell for about $700 - you provide the bike.  You can buy just the plans and gather the needed parts yourself.  The plans sell for under $50.00.

There's no question that electric powered bikes are fun to ride, but they are also very economical and environmentally friendly.  What are you waiting for

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Trey Taylor
Electric Bike Guy