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<blockquote data-quote="Meepsh" data-source="post: 14826" data-attributes="member: 5263">Hi there, I'm not super technical so please have a heart. I'm building up an ebike with this motor and a 40 amp Controller:<a href="https://www.cycmotor.com/x1-stealth" target="_blank">https://www.cycmotor.com/x1-stealth</a>My goal is to have a bike that goes 25 - 35 mph (I realize the size/weight of the bike will factor into this) and my friend who is helping me is recommending 2 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 6 1/4g a battery that is 8.4 amp, 52 volt and 50 amp max continuous Discharge Rate:&quot;Also one thing that's real important with batteries, is the maximum discharge rate. The batteries like I have are rated at 50 amp max continuous. The six amp hour batteries that I've seen are rated at 30 amp, which is probably adequate for your application, but right on the line.&quot;The battery he is recommending is large compared to the frame (2 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 6 1/4) and im looking for something smaller. Range is not super important (15 miles or so) as i can tote an extra battery. Any recommendations?Thanks!!!!! - Darren</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Meepsh, post: 14826, member: 5263"] Hi there, I'm not super technical so please have a heart. I'm building up an ebike with this motor and a 40 amp Controller: [URL]https://www.cycmotor.com/x1-stealth[/URL] My goal is to have a bike that goes 25 - 35 mph (I realize the size/weight of the bike will factor into this) and my friend who is helping me is recommending 2 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 6 1/4g a battery that is 8.4 amp, 52 volt and 50 amp max continuous Discharge Rate: [I]"Also one thing that's real important with batteries, is the maximum discharge rate. The batteries like I have are rated at 50 amp max continuous. The six amp hour batteries that I've seen are rated at 30 amp, which is probably adequate for your application, but right on the line."[/I] The battery he is recommending is large compared to the frame (2 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 6 1/4) and im looking for something smaller. Range is not super important (15 miles or so) as i can tote an extra battery. Any recommendations? Thanks!!!!! - Darren [/QUOTE]

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