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Old 07-07-2008, 12:58 PM   #134 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by offroad1994 View Post
Right now the cheap ebay price is $300 (about) with all shipping. But that includes lead acid battery and controller.
Remember that not all hub motors are created equal. Make sure you find out what type (Crystalite??? That's a good brand). The DC brushed motor I got can get you up to like 35 or 40 mph on flat ground if you help it pedal to that point. I think Golden Motors are pieces of number two.
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