My avatar e-bike build

[Ikran_is_not_horse]

I wasn't quite sure where to put this thread. Because it fits several subforums:

It IS high technology (uses A123 Systems nanotechnology lithium iron phosphate batteries, computer controlled, and electric hub motor utilizing rare-earth magnets)
It IS environmentalism in practice (does not need a drop of oil, can be powered purely by sunlight, electric motor used is 80+% efficient compared to a combustion motor that is 20% efficient, the batteries are a nontoxic chemistry, is several times more efficient than a Prius or a Tesla)
It IS art (if I do say so myself).
It IS Avatar!

My goal was to replace my car for daily commuting and round town errands, while:
-not breaking a sweat but still getting exercise
-not using any oil
-working on a budget that beats most new electric bikes
-getting home faster than I would in my car (after work traffic is painful!)
-with plenty of power to make it fun
-doing all the above in style My inspiration was the direhorse in Avatar!







This is what she looked like when I picked her up. All black and scratched up:

Now at night she looks like this:


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