Electric bikes

[boatnam2]

I have a soul and a Pedego, both are in the upper 50 pound range, you better grab them pretty good when loading into back of a truck.

 

[Javajoe]

Wife asked about putting them on top of her Tesla. I just laughed

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

These are the two Rads in beach fleet.... as for weight I think The Beast weighs in at 95 lbs dry, ha. Its a big & beefy thing not for ladies. They love the smaller Greeen Machine

 

[boatnam2]

Wife asked about putting them on top of her Tesla. I just laughed

I use to put mine on top of my hundai lol

 

[Clank123]

Would you consider taking on some side work? I also have a Tandem Schwinn that no one rides that I was thinking of selling, I'd like to have mine converted. Let me know.

I really would like to do another one but I am three deep on restoration’s right now…

I talked with a friend of mine that helped me on the Schwinn and he said he’d be up to do it.
He has houses in both Oceanside and LHC and could do it at either one.
Shoot me a PM if you want to hook up with him.
I gotta tell you, ya won’t regret it.
They are a really cool ride.

 

[Longring]

I saw soul is coming out with a step thro style. Looks pretty cool. No price yet on the website

 

[boatnam2]

I saw soul is coming out with a step thro style. Looks pretty cool. No price yet on the website

I would of got that one if it was out when I got mine. Easier to get on the better.

 

[beerrun]

We pulled the trigger on these this morning

 

[Done-it-again]

We pulled the trigger on these this morning View attachment 1143844 View attachment 1143845 View attachment 1143846

Nice, are both 24”s?

 

[beerrun]

Nice, are both 24”s?

26

 

[SoCalDave]

26

Big bikes, let us know how Mrs Beerrun like that size. Thinking we need 24's...

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

We pulled the trigger on these this morning View attachment 1143844 View attachment 1143845 View attachment 1143846

Dont save $ on locks.... they'll pluck em real quick.

 

[beerrun]

So for what its worth if anyone is in the market for SOL bikes they were 3k each mrs beerrun asked for a cash discount and they took 600.00 off no questions asked

 

[beerrun]

Ok who is the organizer here? let's get a group ride going maybe an overnight thing

 

[poncho]

I really would like to do another one but I am three deep on restoration’s right now… View attachment 1141723 View attachment 1141724 View attachment 1141725
I talked with a friend of mine that helped me on the Schwinn and he said he’d be up to do it.
He has houses in both Oceanside and LHC and could do it at either one.
Shoot me a PM if you want to hook up with him.
I gotta tell you, ya won’t regret it.
They are a really cool ride.

K69 Freedom?

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Ok who is the organizer here? let's get a group ride going maybe an overnight thing

Doubt that battery can make it .... though you'd be welcomed with open arms and loaded bowls

 

[beerrun]

Doubt that battery can make it .... though you'd be welcomed with open arms and loaded bowls

Make it where?

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Make it where?

You're listed out of El Cajon is all.... I can't keep all us regularly posting guys regions straight. So I figure most are based in desert. But you did buy from Soul in HB so holler

 

[beerrun]

You're listed out of El Cajon is all.... I can't keep all us regularly posting guys regions straight. So I figure most are based in desert. But you did buy from Soul in HB so holler

We bought in mesa az but we can meet just about anywhere we are always up for a road trip

 

[Clank123]

K69 Freedom?

Yes.
But it’s the Hondo not the Revenge.
It now has new floors and stringers and needs the massive hook in the bottom fixed.
I’ll be rerigging it and putting a Blown Alcohol Chevy in it to run the river for the new owner.

 

[beerrun]

If anyone is looking soul has bikes in stock and built walk in to the mesa az wherhouse go for a test ride and come back and pick your bike and go very simple

 

[poncho]

Yes.
But it’s the Hondo not the Revenge.
It now has new floors and stringers and needs the massive hook in the bottom fixed.
I’ll be rerigging it and putting a Blown Alcohol Chevy in it to run the river for the new owner.

I seriously looked at that boat when it was for sale years ago less engine. Good to see it getting fixed properly and back on the water.

We have what's called Government Observers on our fishing boats, my screen saver was rolling in the wheelhouse one day and the Revenge popped up and the girl yelled OH MY GOD, that is the boat that ruined my wedding in my Moms backyard on the Delta.
After spending a couple of months at sea with her that made me very happy.

 

[HOOTER SLED-]

Looks like the Souls are the coolest looking. The rest look like I'd need a man bun, a millenial beard, a fedora,, and a Starbucks in the cupholder to ride those gay looking things.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Looks like the Souls are the coolest looking. The rest look like I'd need a man bun, a millenial beard, a fedora,, and a Starbucks in the cupholder to ride those gay looking things.

Kind of agree with you but there is one more that I am considering…..

Wicked Thumb Destroyer 750 In Vintage Blue

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[HOOTER SLED-]

Kind of agree with you but there is one more that I am considering…..

Wicked Thumb Destroyer 750 In Vintage Blue

28+ MPH, 35-45+ Mile Range, 26X4 Fat Tires. The Blaze 750 is a Street-Legal Electric Cruiser with Vintage American V-Twin Motorcycle Inspiration. It does not require a license, registration or insurance to ride super73,rad,fast,top electric bikes 2021,cool,cheetah,chopper,custom,beach...

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Yea....those ones are actually old skool cool looking. Remind me of Indians

 

[Ziggy]

Really don’t like the looks of most of the E bikes so I decided to convert my all original 1968 Schwinn Twinn to electric.
Hid all the electrics as best I could. Of course, no one makes a conversion kit for this so I had to do some fabricating and soldering but she works great. Even figured out how to mount a pedal assist on the old school pedal cranks.
It’ll run 32 mph and works perfect to do a beach cruise from our house in Carlsbad to downtown.
Had a guy offer to trade me straight across for a brand new e tandem. Made ours look like a tinker toy!
I’ll take old school cool
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Whose kit did you use? Seen tons of kits on Amazon & Ebay. I'm considering going this route on my beach cruiser too.
My biggest hurdle is converting to hand brakes I think.... which leads to rewebbing the rims onto the new e-hub.

 

[Ziggy]

Kind of agree with you but there is one more that I am considering…..

Wicked Thumb Destroyer 750 In Vintage Blue

28+ MPH, 35-45+ Mile Range, 26X4 Fat Tires. The Blaze 750 is a Street-Legal Electric Cruiser with Vintage American V-Twin Motorcycle Inspiration. It does not require a license, registration or insurance to ride super73,rad,fast,top electric bikes 2021,cool,cheetah,chopper,custom,beach...

wickedthumb.com

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Does your new Hog have a similar seating position?

 

[poncho]

Looks like the Souls are the coolest looking. The rest look like I'd need a man bun, a millenial beard, a fedora,, and a Starbucks in the cupholder to ride those gay looking things.

I agree, I hate the looks of mine and seeing some of the nicer looking ones coming out I'll make a move eventually.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Does your new Hog have a similar seating position?

LOL Was kind of thinking it did…..

 

[Done-it-again]

N. A

Looks like the Souls are the coolest looking. The rest look like I'd need a man bun, a millenial beard, a fedora,, and a Starbucks in the cupholder to ride those gay looking things.

That’s why we bought souls. I didn’t want a Russian looking E-bike. With that, the souls are more for cruising, and the others are more all terrain.

 

[Clank123]

Whose kit did you use? Seen tons of kits on Amazon & Ebay. I'm considering going this route on my beach cruiser too.
My biggest hurdle is converting to hand brakes I think.... which leads to rewebbing the rims onto the new e-hub.

Couple pictures of what I got from Amazon.
Have a friend out in Havasu that had done a bunch of these conversations and he recommended this combination.
On the brakes, I already had the front hand brakes and the rear was a hand brake with a drum.
I wanted to keep as much of the look as possible so I fabricated a mount for a squeeze style brake.
The kit comes with the the hand brakes so it should be easy.
You can always stop by, I’m just over on Evergreen Circle off of Valley right by Oak Ave.
Come on by!
Dave

 

[DLC]

I have a 26" Cook Bros Racing Cruiser from the 80's era, original paint . . . fully sealed lower bottom bracket, cantilever brakes, brooks saddle, bullseye hubs . . . 4130 chrome moly . . . all OG . . . . I bulit my Dad a 26" 'Champion' w/ the dual down-tube and squared lower frame . . . that one has a Sturmey Archer 5 speed internal shifting rear hub . . . JP Bear Trap Billet pedals, and a 'bell' for the boardwalk . . . . I've got 2 'Basset' cruisers (yes same comapny as the exhaust headers) . . . one is a 24" and the other is a full size 26" . . . . if you ever see me on an electric bike, feel free to shoot me in the head.

How do you like the 5 speed hub?

i have 2 -29 inch SE racing bikes thinking about adding gears to one of them, end goal wanting an easier grade / hill climb….

 

[Desert Whaler]

How do you like the 5 speed hub?

i have 2 -29 inch SE racing bikes thinking about adding gears to one of them, end goal wanting an easier grade / hill climb….

It's been great . . . the 5 speeds seem to be spread out to a good ratio.
1 is plenty low for up to moderate grades /wind etc.
2 is still 'spinny'.
3 seems like a great all around and 4 works with the wind to your back.
5 is a calf burner LOL.
The hub is compact, but a bit heavy if weight is a concern . . . but it's a real clean setup.
Never had had a problem shifting, up or down.
I built the bike for my Pops so I chose the one with a coaster brake which has worked fine.
It's been a long time since I've shopped those hubs, but if I remember correctly there was a free-wheel version available as well. (could be wrong)
I was originally gonna get the 3 speed, but I'm super glad I got the 5 speed. Way more useable.

 

[Ziggy]

Couple pictures of what I got from Amazon.
Have a friend out in Havasu that had done a bunch of these conversations and he recommended this combination.
On the brakes, I already had the front hand brakes and the rear was a hand brake with a drum.
I wanted to keep as much of the look as possible so I fabricated a mount for a squeeze style brake.
The kit comes with the the hand brakes so it should be easy.
You can always stop by, I’m just over on Evergreen Circle off of Valley right by Oak Ave.
Come on by!
Dave
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Yeah, that's nicely done.
Since mine is only a rear kickback brake it's a little more involved. Also has painted rims which is why I mention rewebbing new hubs onto my rims to mount discs.
Still weighing options.

 

[Ziggy]

So, RDP being down yesterday cost me some ca$h...
Picked up a pair of HBBC e-cruisers. Huntington Beach Bike Co.
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[DwatsPdx]

So, RDP being down yesterday cost me some ca$h...
Picked up a pair of HBBC e-cruisers. Huntington Beach Bike Co.
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Badass! You will love them. The black and red looks good.

 

[Ziggy]

Badass! You will love them. The black and red looks good.

I saw it and had to have it. I had a scooter in same ratrod style.

 

[satellitemike]

Kind of agree with you but there is one more that I am considering…..

Wicked Thumb Destroyer 750 In Vintage Blue

28+ MPH, 35-45+ Mile Range, 26X4 Fat Tires. The Blaze 750 is a Street-Legal Electric Cruiser with Vintage American V-Twin Motorcycle Inspiration. It does not require a license, registration or insurance to ride super73,rad,fast,top electric bikes 2021,cool,cheetah,chopper,custom,beach...

wickedthumb.com

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My son found a place in lake Elsinore today that had these, said they were priced high 2ks

 

[HNL2LHC]

My son found a place in lake Elsinore today that had these, said they were priced high 2ks View attachment 1144868

What was the name of that place? Looking to pick up something in the next month or so…..

 

[satellitemike]

What was the name of that place? Looking to pick up something in the next month or so…..

I'll find out for you.

 

[satellitemike]

I was checking out the new Costco in Murrieta today and they had this for $1400. Seemed well priced and if you don't like it easy return!

 

[SoCalDave]

I was checking out the new Costco in M View attachment 1145247 urrieta today and they had this for $1400. Seemed well priced and if you don't like it ready return!

Not a bad looking bike as well.

 

[MrsBeerrun]

Big bikes, let us know how Mrs Beerrun like that size. Thinking we need 24's...

I am on the fence on the size. I am 5'5" and maybe think I should have gotten the shorter frame. To be fair this is my 1st girls frame ever and I am not used to stepping thru, old habits...

 

[MrsBeerrun]

I was checking out the new Costco in Murrieta today and they had this for $1400. Seemed well priced and if you don't like it easy return! View attachment 1145247

My Sister bought one from Costco and loves it!

 

[clarence]

Anyone have a Specialized Vado SL?

I'm curious what "2x You" feels like compared to a full power ("4x You") bike.

 

[SoCalDave]

This was at Costco this morning. Is this a decent deal?

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

This was at Costco this morning. Is this a decent deal?

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Naw... for that price you want a 750 Watt motor. Keep moving and do more research online. Or on RDPs thread.

 

[Ziggy]

This was at Costco this morning. Is this a decent deal?

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The 350 watt motor doesn't help so much on some hills. Otherwise comparable to the majority.

 

[SoCalDave]

What I thought once I saw the 350w motor. Gotta have atleast a 500 for my fat ass.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

What I thought once I saw the 350w motor. Gotta have atleast a 500 for my fat ass.

I have 2 / 750 watt bikes and I can tell ya at 265 lbs and a couple steep inclines in my neighborhood I work gears getting up hills. These are heavy RADs w fat tires though.