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Old 06-16-2009, 12:48 AM   #9 (permalink)
captainslug
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Originally Posted by eeraser View Post
I was thinking about getting away from SLA batteries and going to Li-Ion batteries?
I'm of the opinion that it wouldn't be worth the expense. And for a vehicle this light going with a much lighter pack would actually make the handling worse. The frame itself weighs next to nothing.

Li-Ion packs have to be made custom or in low volume, and there are very few reputable people offering them.

eBay Store - PingBattery: 36V LiFePO4 Batteries, 48V 24V Battery, Electric Bike Scooter
has a very good reputation for making custom packs. Many many users at the Endless-Sphere.com forums have had him make custom packs for their electric bike conversions.
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