Check Out this Ebike Adpater For Charging Stations!!
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m@Robertson
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I wrote up a thing on this a few years ago. You just need an adapter and a charger that can handle 240v, which you can figure out real fast with a magnifying glass to read the label on the charger.
https://talesontwowheels.com/2022/04/02/range-anxiety-be-prepared-stop-worrying/
Honestly I wish I had never bought the adapter because in the years I have had it, I have never once found the need to use it. Come to think of it I'm not entirely sure where it is at the moment.
https://talesontwowheels.com/2022/04/02/range-anxiety-be-prepared-stop-worrying/
Honestly I wish I had never bought the adapter because in the years I have had it, I have never once found the need to use it. Come to think of it I'm not entirely sure where it is at the moment.
The tricky thing for me would be deciding to sit and wait for it to charge in the middle of a presumably very long trek or just pedal and go more slowly. I'd go for pedaling, most of the time.
It's a nice option, though.
Have either of you guys considered taking a big eBike trip? Several hundred miles? Maybe even cross-country?
It's a nice option, though.
Have either of you guys considered taking a big eBike trip? Several hundred miles? Maybe even cross-country?
m@Robertson
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Not me. I was more focused on being able to charge at a turnaround so I could make it back home. I used to do a long beach run with no land access along the route. To get back home, I needed a layover to charge up. Ended up finding a 110 AC plug at the beach bathroom (it is a state beach) and put a 480w charger onto my front rack. That puppy is good for pumping up to 8a into a battery (it was a 32ah pack so it could take that level of current although I absolutely don't like doing that).
The J1772 adapter was not a purchase I thought thru very thoroughly. Turns out I can find a regular power plug a hell of a lot easier than you can a charging station.
The J1772 adapter was not a purchase I thought thru very thoroughly. Turns out I can find a regular power plug a hell of a lot easier than you can a charging station.
Storytime.
We have a member in our bike club who had a pacemaker installed a few years ago. He used to race velodrome, so he was quite strong, it's just that his ticker has a speed limit now. He's 72 or something.
He's got a nice Domane+ SLR eBike, ($$$$) which he really likes. Rides with any speed of group, though has a hard time keeping up with the fast group on descents and sometimes flats, when they go over 28 mph. He takes long turns pulling into the wind, (so we can draft behind him) etc.
His wife is 69 and super-fit, rides road bikes. Still runs 5ks and wins her age group every year. Her typical pace over 20-30 miles is 18 mph, and for a century she averages 15-16. (I consider that pretty fast, considering the time spent slowing down for stops)
Last year, they decided to do the Ride Across Indian (RAIN) ride, which was 162 miles or so. His Domane+ was advertised as being able to go about 75 miles on a charge with the built-in battery. He bought the "Range Extender", which is an accessory small battery the size and shape of a bike bottle that gives an extra 50% or so. The bike defaults to use the Range Extender first, so he thought he'd use that, and have someone charge it in their minivan, which has a built-in inverter that could power the charger while he was running down the main battery. Something didn't work with that, so he had to do it in one charge or pedal unpowered. (banish the thought!) So he just metered his electric, only using it for climbs and into headwinds. It was still enough for him to keep up with his wife and he made the whole 162 miles with 5% left at the end.
When I bought my Yamaha Wabash RT gravel eBike, my vision was to have a long-distance eBike, but instead of focusing on having enough batteries for an inefficient bike, I thought to get an efficient bike (in terms of rolling resistance and aerodynamic) and one medium size battery.
We have a member in our bike club who had a pacemaker installed a few years ago. He used to race velodrome, so he was quite strong, it's just that his ticker has a speed limit now. He's 72 or something.
He's got a nice Domane+ SLR eBike, ($$$$) which he really likes. Rides with any speed of group, though has a hard time keeping up with the fast group on descents and sometimes flats, when they go over 28 mph. He takes long turns pulling into the wind, (so we can draft behind him) etc.
His wife is 69 and super-fit, rides road bikes. Still runs 5ks and wins her age group every year. Her typical pace over 20-30 miles is 18 mph, and for a century she averages 15-16. (I consider that pretty fast, considering the time spent slowing down for stops)
Last year, they decided to do the Ride Across Indian (RAIN) ride, which was 162 miles or so. His Domane+ was advertised as being able to go about 75 miles on a charge with the built-in battery. He bought the "Range Extender", which is an accessory small battery the size and shape of a bike bottle that gives an extra 50% or so. The bike defaults to use the Range Extender first, so he thought he'd use that, and have someone charge it in their minivan, which has a built-in inverter that could power the charger while he was running down the main battery. Something didn't work with that, so he had to do it in one charge or pedal unpowered. (banish the thought!) So he just metered his electric, only using it for climbs and into headwinds. It was still enough for him to keep up with his wife and he made the whole 162 miles with 5% left at the end.
When I bought my Yamaha Wabash RT gravel eBike, my vision was to have a long-distance eBike, but instead of focusing on having enough batteries for an inefficient bike, I thought to get an efficient bike (in terms of rolling resistance and aerodynamic) and one medium size battery.
I just purchased a Velotric Discover 2 ebike and the electrical system is as posted below. Can I get an adapter that would work at a charging station with my particular bike?
Motor
48V, 750W, 75Nm
Battery
48V, 705.6Wh, IPX7, Certificated by UL 2271
Cell
Samsung/LG 21700 cell, Certificated by UL 2580
Charger
48V, 3A Fast Charger
Motor
48V, 750W, 75Nm
Battery
48V, 705.6Wh, IPX7, Certificated by UL 2271
Cell
Samsung/LG 21700 cell, Certificated by UL 2580
Charger
48V, 3A Fast Charger
Look at the label on your charger. If the charger can accept 220v you are good to go.
Just get a J1772 to NEMA adapter and plug your charger in to it.
https://a.co/d/fc16OAq
This is the one I got.
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This is the same one I have used for 4 years; only mine has three 120V plugs. I plug a Grin Cycle Satiator into it and can fast charge at 8A. With access to an EV charger, I can charge both packs simultaneously when riding with a solar panel and then ride for the next two days without recharging. On extended rides, it's easy to plan to wash clothes, make a meal, bathe, fish, etc., while charging with solar. Or charge one pack while doing day rides out of a base camp. There is a massive sense of security when starting the day with 2Kw on the bike and another 2Kw in the trailer.
Stay safe.
