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New Inventors eLation Segment
Visit ABC Website to view a promo for eLation eBikes appearance on the New Inventors Show. The eLation was selected as Viewer’s Choice on the night and was voted into the Grand Finals for 2006.
eLation on New Inventors
Lithium Based Batteries
A lot of suppliers are now starting to offer Lithium (Li) based batteries, making claims that they are lighter and better than other technology. This is true, but only part of the story. If you read our section on batteries you will see there are 4 types of Li cells. Three are commonly referred to as Li Ion or LiPo cells, the fourth is LiFePO4. Watch these videos to see LiPo cells in action. DO NOT try this at home.
This video drives home the difference between standard Li cells and LiFePO4 (A123) cells
Normal Lithium Ion up in smoke
Still not convinced? What the next one.
Normal Li Battery Exploding
Hub Motor Installation
Been told Front wheel hub motors are easy to install? Think again, the install in this video is not an uncommon problem.
Yeah, sure Hub Motors are easy to install!!!
eLation Installation
The following are some pictures from the installation manual.
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| Cranks have been replaced with eLation set.
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Bike Mount Bracket is secured with Flex-Clamps.
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| Drive chain is attached and auto tensioned.
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Motor Mount Bracket is adjusted to align drive chain.
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| Perfect alignment is achieved for drive chain.
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Torsion bar is used to counter the fantastic Torque of eLation
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| Drive System and Battery sit low and centred.
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Battery Mounts do not damage bike yet hold tight.
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Speed is controlled by Throttle.
This is combined with Voltage LEDs and On/Off switch. |
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