# Scooters, Bikes, Sagways

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## [About the Scooters, Bikes, Sagways category](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-the-scooters-bikes-sagways-category/177)

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**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-the-scooters-bikes-sagways-category/177 "2020-07-20T19:52:05Z")

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SLV's: Bikes, Sageways, etc

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## [Distribution for Electric Bicycles In 2016 (Part Three)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/distribution-for-electric-bicycles-in-2016-part-three/5983)

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**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 6:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/distribution-for-electric-bicycles-in-2016-part-three/5983 "2016-04-26T06:55:59Z")

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In the bicycle industry, the supply chain often looks like this: Bicycle brands are often quite old. At some point in their history, they probably built their own bicycles in their own factory. And in many cases they s…

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## [Distribution for Electric Bicycles In 2016 (Part Two)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/distribution-for-electric-bicycles-in-2016-part-two/5982)

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**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/distribution-for-electric-bicycles-in-2016-part-two/5982 "2019-08-20T16:43:13Z")

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Internet “plus showrooms" describes part of the Tesla distribution model. Test drives or rides at a location that offers only that service. Orders are placed on line, and delivery is to the buyers home via a delivery ve…

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## [Distribution for Electric Bicycles In 2016](https://community.electricforum.com/t/distribution-for-electric-bicycles-in-2016/5981)

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**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 9:27am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/distribution-for-electric-bicycles-in-2016/5981 "2021-05-05T09:27:31Z")

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Electric bicycles, once scorned by the western bicycle industry for more than a decade, are becoming the major profit driver of the bicycle industry, world wide. Larger tickets, larger margins, larger need for after sale…

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## [Electric bike for adults](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-bike-for-adults/29999)

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**Author:** [@Clavevoik](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Clavevoik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-bike-for-adults/29999 "2025-12-12T15:40:00Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m 6’2" and about 250 lbs, and I’m looking for a fun commuter ride—something like an electric bike for adults that doesn’t make me look like a clown when I’m on it. I know I’m too heavy to be doing any moto…

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## [Ezip 400 upgrade to Lithium Lifepo4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ezip-400-upgrade-to-lithium-lifepo4/25852)

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**Author:** [@ilov2xlr8](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ilov2xlr8)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ezip-400-upgrade-to-lithium-lifepo4/25852 "2025-08-19T12:14:36Z")

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So I thought I’d upgrade the ezip 400 scooter from lead to lithium batteries. Original were two 12V SLA batteries. I got two LiFePo4 that have same Ah rating but the scooter cuts off after few seconds as load increases. …

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## [I did a thing - Sondors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-did-a-thing-sondors/25849)

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**Author:** [@MikeKC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MikeKC)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2023, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-did-a-thing-sondors/25849 "2023-02-10T19:42:12Z")

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Got delivered today. Ordered in Oct of 2021. Sondors Metacycle 72v - 8kw PMAC hub motor Now i just need spring to come so I can ride it. @Inwo @LithiumGods @djgabriel2004 @Erniea15

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## [Hub motor damage - advice?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hub-motor-damage-advice/830)

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**Author:** [@indysolar](https://community.electricforum.com/u/indysolar)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 4:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hub-motor-damage-advice/830 "2022-01-23T04:52:23Z")

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It seems like I damaged the hub motor on my 1500w 48V scooter. The rear wheel has some major resistance to turning. I can turn it by hand, but there is some "stepped" resistance, like it's rolling over something cor…

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## [New electric bike forum http//www.ebikehub.com](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-electric-bike-forum-http-www-ebikehub-com/428)

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**Author:** [@ebikehub](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ebikehub)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2020, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-electric-bike-forum-http-www-ebikehub-com/428 "2020-05-10T16:46:14Z")

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Hello, I am an electric bike enthusiast. Recently I was interested in purchasing something for good local transportation to save on gas. I found the motored bikes.com website and looked at all of the gas motored bikes av…

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## [FurorBikes frame for dirt bike with BLDC motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/furorbikes-frame-for-dirt-bike-with-bldc-motor/13455)

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**Author:** [@FurorBikes](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FurorBikes)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 1, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/furorbikes-frame-for-dirt-bike-with-bldc-motor/13455 "2021-11-01T18:05:54Z")

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Hello to all lovers of electric transport! My name is Bogdan Rudenko. I am a design engineer from the city of Kiev, Ukraine I want to talk about my new draft frame for a dirt bike with a BLDC motor. \[image\] My job i…

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## [Electric scooter](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-scooter/1243)

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**Author:** [@bentech](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bentech)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 7:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-scooter/1243 "2021-04-20T07:45:46Z")

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hi guys!! i want a build a electric scooter but 2 wheels in the front and 1 wheel in the back (like a t-rex ) i dont need big acceleration or top speed 40-45 mph max. at first, i want to choose the right motor for my pr…

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## [If the price of the electronic scooter hoverboards down to $100 , will everybody buy](https://community.electricforum.com/t/if-the-price-of-the-electronic-scooter-hoverboards-down-to-100-will-everybody-buy/5729)

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**Author:** [@Garfield](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Garfield)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2021, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/if-the-price-of-the-electronic-scooter-hoverboards-down-to-100-will-everybody-buy/5729 "2021-03-14T20:48:00Z")

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If the price of the electronic scooter hoverboards down to $100 , will everybody buy one or need buy ? These years electronic scooters hoverboard are becoming very popular. Both children and adults like them very much.…

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## [Where did you buy electronic scooters](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-did-you-buy-electronic-scooters/5691)

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**Author:** [@Garfield](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Garfield)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-did-you-buy-electronic-scooters/5691 "2016-01-15T18:34:55Z")

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Hello Friends, I see two wheel electronic scooter (hoverboards) are becoming very popular these days. I see people drive on the electronic scooter everyday on the way home or to work. I found some online store selli…

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## [Electric Bicycles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-bicycles/19240)

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**Author:** [@Pedaler](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Pedaler)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-bicycles/19240 "2020-08-04T18:15:43Z")

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I have a Tern 20" folding bicycle. I would like to add a low cost, low power, light weight, and short range electric motor assist for making two to four mile round trips. I pedal for exercise but need a boost up hills. …

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## [how to wire LED headlight to a 48V battery](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-wire-led-headlight-to-a-48v-battery/17917)

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**Author:** [@nickstriker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nickstriker)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 19, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-wire-led-headlight-to-a-48v-battery/17917 "2020-01-19T21:14:41Z")

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I’m building an e-Honda 90, I am adding a headlight but not sure how to wire it to the battery. I have a 48v 40 aH lithium sulphate battery.

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## [Electric Rideables](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-rideables/13260)

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**Author:** [@frankinInmotion1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/frankinInmotion1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-rideables/13260 "2019-08-20T15:54:51Z")

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Personally, I have found using electric rideables to move around far better than using bikes, electric scooters etc. With a 30 mile range, I charge once a week. They are quite portable, flexible and adaptable. There are …

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## [Electric recumbent tricycle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-recumbent-tricycle/64)

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**Author:** [@BobK53](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BobK53)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2019, 9:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-recumbent-tricycle/64 "2019-07-24T09:42:38Z")

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Almost nine years ago I was in an accident where I suffered traumatic brain injury. One of the several effects was constant vertigo. Riding a bicycle was difficult and so my wife and I bought Catrike brand recumbent tric…

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## [Electric scooter motor not running.](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-scooter-motor-not-running/15159)

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**Author:** [@Milo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Milo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 8:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-scooter-motor-not-running/15159 "2018-12-29T08:46:55Z")

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I had a light weight electric scooter powered by 5 inches 24V 250W motor. The brand is CarboAero. Fews days ago, while I am riding it at speed of about 10km/h on the side road. It ran into a pot hole and hit hard on th…

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## [Category spelled wrong for Segway](https://community.electricforum.com/t/category-spelled-wrong-for-segway/14214)

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**Author:** [@diymatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/diymatt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/category-spelled-wrong-for-segway/14214 "2018-08-01T14:17:35Z")

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Has anybody noticed the category title for Segways is spelled wrong?

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## [DYU - an ergonomic ebike hot in Asia now](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dyu-an-ergonomic-ebike-hot-in-asia-now/13307)

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**Author:** [@lycian87](https://community.electricforum.com/u/lycian87)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dyu-an-ergonomic-ebike-hot-in-asia-now/13307 "2018-02-09T22:48:16Z")

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Hi all, the DYU e-bike just launched in Asia and its proving to be pretty popular. Its got a unique and ergonomic design and ladies/seniors seem to love it. \[DYU\_Seated\_Electric\_Scooter\_2\_1024x1024\]\[DYU\_Seated\_electric\_…

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## [Do you know that there are electric rideable meet ups? ](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-know-that-there-are-electric-rideable-meet-ups/13263)

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**Author:** [@frankinInmotion1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/frankinInmotion1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-know-that-there-are-electric-rideable-meet-ups/13263 "2018-01-26T20:45:54Z")

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Hey eriders riders, As you may already know, we recently moved our Solowheel team to San Diego, California. For the past couple of years, Solowheel has been relatively silent in the community. We are confident that wit…

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## [Electric Bike Idea](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-bike-idea/1054)

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**Author:** [@storx](https://community.electricforum.com/u/storx)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2017, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-bike-idea/1054 "2017-11-17T15:57:08Z")

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I have been wanting to build an unique bike for the longest time now but i have not had the best of luck. I originally build an 2 wheel bike with an 10hp diesel changfa motor from ebay attached to an comet clutch but the…

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## [Would you travel to work on an electric scooter?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-travel-to-work-on-an-electric-scooter/5412)

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**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2017, 11:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-travel-to-work-on-an-electric-scooter/5412 "2017-06-28T11:46:31Z")

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The modern day electric scooter is very compact, can be folded for easy storage and seems to have a journey capacity which goes on forever. However, would you travel to work on an electric scooter?

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## [Question about a Extreme 360x scooter](https://community.electricforum.com/t/question-about-a-extreme-360x-scooter/6536)

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**Author:** [@Lph008](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Lph008)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 15, 2016, 11:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/question-about-a-extreme-360x-scooter/6536 "2016-12-15T11:07:43Z")

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I just recently picked up a used extreme 360x for free, I charged it and it shows full charge, but nothing happens when you give it throttle. What I have done so far 1) bench tested motor and it works 2) adjusted brak…

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## [Electric rail](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-rail/6440)

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**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2016, 8:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-rail/6440 "2016-10-25T08:31:50Z")

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I'll try to get this video shared. Can anyone see it on my facebook? https://www.facebook.com/david.bissen https://www.facebook.com/chris.peterson.186/videos/pcb.10207759708890197/10207759659328958/?type=3&theater

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## [Scooter lithium conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/scooter-lithium-conversion/6388)

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**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2016, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/scooter-lithium-conversion/6388 "2016-09-29T18:30:46Z")

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Converted a 36v 3-wheel, a 24v mobility 4-wheel previous. Today I did one of my Schwinn e-scooters. No testing yet except to run on bench and test stock charger. Used 10s 12ah LTO pack. Built it from two damaged 6-pack…

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## [All Electric Speed Boat](https://community.electricforum.com/t/all-electric-speed-boat/6295)

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**Author:** [@smasterson2](https://community.electricforum.com/u/smasterson2)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/all-electric-speed-boat/6295 "2016-08-15T19:01:33Z")

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I recently finished converting my 2016 Bayliner 175 to all electric. It cruises nicely at 25 to 30 mph. It is powered by a 147hp electric motor. The range is 25-30 miles. With respect to weight, it was a wash after the…

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## [Express scooter](https://community.electricforum.com/t/express-scooter/6168)

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**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2016, 11:58am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/express-scooter/6168 "2016-06-28T11:58:48Z")

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Before my NEVs I used this around town. Poor mans Segway. Stopped using it after I overcharged and ruined a new set of 36v SLAs. It's been re-powered with 18s LTO pack. 50v peak. Original charger only brings it up to 4…

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## [Segways cost way to much](https://community.electricforum.com/t/segways-cost-way-to-much/4322)

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**Author:** [@pelle75](https://community.electricforum.com/u/pelle75)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2016, 9:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/segways-cost-way-to-much/4322 "2016-06-28T09:48:51Z")

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Segways cost way to much to become a big hit world wide! :rant:

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## [Electric Trike Project](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-trike-project/6114)

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**Author:** [@jerjones](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jerjones)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2016, 9:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electric-trike-project/6114 "2016-06-05T21:06:19Z")

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Here's a fun project that my friend and father and I worked on: youtu.be/JStIQdVLPPA

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