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It is more than a few months late, but the full fledged Cycle Analyst V2.0 User Manual has been recently completed and is now included as a booklet with all Cycle Analyst shipments. Many of the advanced setup features are explained for the first time, so even seasoned Cycle Analyst users may glean something useful from reading it. The document is available for download here.

We have received and tested the updated CPU chips for the aluminum Nexcell NiMH/NiCad chargers. These chips have a higher upper voltage threshold that allows the cells to properly come into balance at the end of the charging cycle. If you have one of the chargers from us with 3-LEDs, then we recommend upgrading to the newer microchip, especially if you are using it with a NiCad battery pack. There is a socket on the circuitboard for this part so no soldering or special tools are required for the replacement.

We are pleased to introduce a line of econonimcal 1.8 amp NiCad/NiMH chargers. For people who don't need the fast charge
time of the 3A aluminum units, these plastic units offer a lighter weight and more affordable charging option.

In order to simplify the ordering process for more common items, we have now made several conversion kits and accessories available through a paypal checkout system with a buy-it-now button. There is no need to wait for email confirmations and shipping quotes, and you'll get the instant gratification of sending us money right away. This option is available for eZee kits, Nine Continent Kits and Crystalyte DC motor kit, as well as our whole line of Cycle Analyst devices.

The cart system is still in place for more complicated and customized orders involving the many Crystalyte components and battery options.

These are rough financial times for many people, so we felt like making life a little easier for those who are contemplating an electric bicycle conversion project this winter. We are now offering free shipping anywhere in North America for the eZee conversion kits. This promotion will be last until the end of November, so treat yourself to an early Christmas present.

The November 2008 Crystalyte Shipment has been unpacked and the new items added to our store site. This includes a large number of 5300 series hub motors as well as rear 400 series motors. The inventory listings are all up to date and current.

Well it has been quite a long wait but we have finally received the proper cell balancing battery management circuits for the Iron Phosphate battery packs. For any customers who purchased a 24V, 36V, or 48V LiFePO4 battery from us, please send us an email and we will ship you a new BMS circuit that will bring all the cells back into balance, restoring the full capacity from the pack. These BMS circuits are also less prone to tripping from the capacitor inrush current when plugged into the larger motor controllers.

After a decent beta run, we are now shipping the conversion kits based around the Nine Continent hub motor and a Crystalyte sensorless 20A controller. The main lesson we have learned is that because of the higher torque output and the lack of an extended keyway on the axle, these hub motors are more prone to axle spinout than the Crystalyte 400 series. So extra precaution during installation is required, and we will have matching torque arms to offer with the kits in the near future.

Come join us to make the October Kilowatt-Hour bike ride the largest one yet! This monthly event has been going on for over a year now and offers electric bike riders in Vancouver a chance to meet up together and go for a social group ride around the city. The meetup starts at 6pm at the downtown library, details are here:

https://ev.meetup.com/1/

And if you haven't seen it yet, this will be your chance to see and maybe even ride the trans-continental ebike that is now reassembled and rolling again.

Justin's train is scheduled to arrive back in Vancouver sometime during the day on Oct 7th. There has been considerable interest in having a bit of a welcome back gathering and we would like to book a reservation at the Foundation on Main St. and 7th ave to celebrate. If you would like to join us, please help by sending an RSVP to rsvp@ebikes.ca so we can plan accordingly. The party would likely start around 8.30pm.