Hi group,
During a recent move, I acquired an old electric bicycle.  Frame says=20
funbike and thinkmobility.com, but that site is dead.   I've learned=20
that it was a Ford Motor product and what remains of the division may be=20
in Norway as http://www.thinkev.com , with a US site=20
http://www.thinkev-usa.com/.
The bike has a fairly light aluminum (?) frame but is weighted down with=20
a battery that is 2 SLA motorcycle batteries (12V, 12AH) in series in a=20
package.  The drive is "pedal assist" with what looks like a car starter=20
motor (whith chinese symbols on it) driving the drive sprocket.  The=20
wiring is quite messed up and I don't know if it's repairable.  There=20
are power electronics attached to the frame near the motor and a small=20
electronic box with an unidentified UC and LED indicators that was=20
mounted to the handlebar.
I'd like to get the thing running, but with lighter battery and longer=20
range.  Range was 12 miles with the 12 AH 24V SLA battery.    If I could=20
find some schematics or even a block diagram, it would be easier to use=20
existing power electronics.
Appreciate it if anyone can offer tips on where to find more info, and=20
suggestions for lighter battery.  I'm thinking lithium ion.

Joe W

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