Something is wrong with my "lashout" electric bicycle... can you help?

Question

hi all,

i have a lashout electric bike and today the motor stopped giving power to the wheel. i hear it spin though.

i raised the rear wheel and tried the accelerator and it spins the wheel but when i rest it back on the ground it stops spinning the chain

i then seperated the motor from the main gear assembly and both items seem to be in good working order

does anyone know what the problem could be and how i would go about fixing it?

this is my main mode of transportation so im kinda screwed untili get it fixed

thanks in advance to all that help

Answer 1

Can't say for sure, but sounds like the motor might be losing power. Take the motor in and have the resistance checked. The brushes may be wearing down. The motor will spin, but doesn't have the power to turn the gear for the chain. Good luck.

Answer 2

here are two discussion groups that supply real good online help for electric bicycles:

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/power...

and

http://endless-sphere.com/forums/index.p...