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jonathan150cc · 01-20-2010, 08:59 AM

I think you've done a very good job here.

The only thing that I would add is this. Isn't your electric bike considered a "bicycle"? If so, being DOT approved lighting isn't really an issue, right? Also, for all that work, which is awesome, don't get me wrong, you could have just added 3-4 battery powered LED bicycle lights which can really light up the road.

I used to bike commute and I had a small "array" 3 lights which totaled something like 12 LEDs and then 2 small halogen bulbs inside of those. They made by Bell and only costs $12 each.

That would be zero draw on your electric bike's system and probably light up the road more.

Just food for thought.

01-20-2010, 08:59 AM	#34 (permalink)
jonathan150cc EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dalton, GA. Posts: 92 Metro - '98 Chevrolet Metro LSi 90 day: 44.6 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I think you've done a very good job here. The only thing that I would add is this. Isn't your electric bike considered a "bicycle"? If so, being DOT approved lighting isn't really an issue, right? Also, for all that work, which is awesome, don't get me wrong, you could have just added 3-4 battery powered LED bicycle lights which can really light up the road. I used to bike commute and I had a small "array" 3 lights which totaled something like 12 LEDs and then 2 small halogen bulbs inside of those. They made by Bell and only costs $12 each. That would be zero draw on your electric bike's system and probably light up the road more. Just food for thought. __________________ Trying to make the most of what God has given me.