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I will be adding electric power assist to my USX and I am considering 2
options:
a. mid frame mount (ala electro-cycle e-4 motor)
b. Front Hub motor on the front 20 inch wheel
I like the concept of the mid-frame approach as that lets me use the
rear gears for torque/speed trade-offs.
The front hub approach is probable the easiest to implement, but I am
concerned with the weight distribution on the USX that the front wheel
will spin out especially on a hill.
I would appreciate any comments/recommendations.
Thanks,
Peter S.
PS. I am leaning towards a Phoenix/cruiser 48V front hub motor.





Thu Dec 13, 2007 1:39 am

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I will be adding electric power assist to my USX and I am considering 2 options: a. mid frame mount (ala electro-cycle e-4 motor) b. Front Hub motor on the...
pstoupas
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Dec 13, 2007
1:39 am

Peter, we went with the mid-mount E-4 kits on a couple of EZ-3SX's for all the reasons you mention, and the better price. The 16" front wheels made the...
Bennett Jones
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Dec 13, 2007
1:27 pm

... I've been very happy with the E-4 on my USX. There is a photo album entitled "EZ-3 USX with E-4 electric motor" that shows my setup. I'd be happy to...
everyonewasbest
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Dec 13, 2007
7:54 pm

I want to add a motor also, I am thinking about the left side rear adaptor axle that http://www.staton-inc.com has then perhaps an electric hub moter like the...
John Lindsey
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Dec 14, 2007
7:32 pm

I have thought about a gas engine option like staton. I like the idea of extended range with a gas engine, but the noise level is a show stopper for me. One...
pstoupas
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Dec 14, 2007
9:22 pm

Howdy My Honda 50cc engine is quiet. Only 60dp and I can listen to my radio if I want. Today was 54 F and sunny with little wind. I rode my USX 75 miles....
Michael Schutte
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Dec 16, 2007
10:45 am

where can I get a left side axle to adapt a motor to my trike, staton is not answering my mail....do I have to go to a machine shop? where did you get...
John Lindsey
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Jan 9, 2008
7:52 pm

I had another USX owner install my Staton kit with Honda 50 engine. He said that Staton machined him a left shaft. If Staton does not have any extended shaft...
Michael Schutte
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Jan 15, 2008
9:30 am

Hi everyone, Here in New York, we are not allowed to have motorized bikes. The shaft you are talking about must be straight and balanced to reduce vibration....
MIKE LEWANDOWSKI
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Jan 15, 2008
3:34 pm

I use to feel that way too. All bicycles must be pedal no power-assist. Then I got a right foot infection and the doctors cut half of that foot off. Then my...
Michael Schutte
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Jan 16, 2008
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I am looking tp add power assist to my USX I have had some surgery on my feet and have trouble pedaling. Any suggestions ... be taken away from you anytime....
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Jan 16, 2008
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