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Dingy bells, squealing brakes, air hissing out of tires . . . no wait, this group is about mobile sound systems.

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Latest Activity: Jun 11, 2019

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Wanted to buy - sound system that fits in milk crate 3 Replies

Started by willow naeco. Last reply by Dean Bekken Apr 7, 2015.

Boom Bike 4.0 Shopping List 31 Replies

Started by Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer!. Last reply by Jimmy Miller Oct 16, 2013.

Shorai Batteries 1 Reply

Started by Matt. Last reply by h' Zerocats Jul 5, 2013.

Boom Cases 4 Replies

Started by Matt. Last reply by Gort 12-mile Pinklegneep May 18, 2012.

Syncing mobile sound systems-- best solution yet 17 Replies

Started by h' Zerocats. Last reply by h' Zerocats Jun 28, 2011.

Bike sound component givaway

Started by Brendan May 30, 2011.

Power Is Out? 11 Replies

Started by Matt. Last reply by Matt May 23, 2011.

Speakers? 12 Replies

Started by Matt. Last reply by Matt May 10, 2011.

Any reasonably affordable way to get into lithium batteries? 7 Replies

Started by h' Zerocats. Last reply by Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer! May 5, 2011.

building a bike sound system.... 4 Replies

Started by Josh. Last reply by Fat Tire Frank Apr 7, 2011.

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Comment by Kelly Askam on May 28, 2011 at 5:17am
go to http://www.instructables.com and do a search for bike stereo or bike speakers.  There are tons of ideas of building your own integrated mini systems or huge PA and trailer bike stereos.
Comment by Gort 12-mile Pinklegneep on April 7, 2011 at 5:52pm
I just got a good deal on a wee 30W 12v integrated amplifier and a couple of 30W speakers, fixing to rig them soon and trying out an eight AA battery power source from radio shack. The only big question remaining is the speaker enclosure. I'll probably just do something with wood, but the possibilities of fiberglass are ridiculous and tantalizing.
Comment by h' Zerocats on November 5, 2010 at 12:23am
Interesting item:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/209811/jawbone_jambox_little_bluetoo...
Probably enough volume for personal listening on quiet roads but no more.
Looks like streaming audio over BT is making strides.
Comment by Matt on August 30, 2010 at 9:21am
I would like to equip my cargo bike with a sound system, but as I would have to transport it 44 miles just to get it to and from downtown, size, weight and storage are issues. Recently I have been looking at LIFePO4 batteries. What are the best options for a lightweight power system?
Comment by Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer! on June 23, 2010 at 3:03pm
http://momentumplanet.com/articles/diy-bring-it-on-with-bike-sound

A good mobile sound system really adds to any bike event – both for riders and spectators. Today’s project uses high efficiency components to make a convenient 25 pound (10 kilogram) setup that mounts on any rear rack and gives those 150 pound (60 kilograms) sound trailers a run for their money...
Comment by h' Zerocats on May 3, 2010 at 2:12pm
Sorry, never saw this reply.
I can use a wheelchair or borrow a cart from the basement to get 'em outside.
The dumb thing is they are stuck together in pairs-- could manage them individually easily. Are you tied up Mother's day afternoon?
Comment by Todd Allen on April 15, 2010 at 9:49pm
I can still get about with my rig. I'll need to anyway to get the batts I'd bring home. If so, meeting you at the place and hauling your batts home first is easy.

I figured though that if the batteries needed carrying that might be hard on your back. Will they need carrying and if so, how far? Should I call TC?

One of my projects is going to be to build a stair climbing electric powered hand truck. But I won't be getting around to that for a while...
Comment by h' Zerocats on April 15, 2010 at 7:54pm
Sorry to hear about your foot.
I can always bring a trailer to get them home, i just pictured you zipping around the city on your little rig and thought it might be easy. Could probably grab a wheelchair to get them outside.
Comment by Todd Allen on April 15, 2010 at 7:45pm
At 28 AH, I'd only need 3.

Hauling them would be no problem, but I broke my foot yesterday so I'm not in good shape for carrying them out. I could bring a dolly or a wagon that could be used to fetch the batteries from a building so long as no stairs are involved.

If stairs are involved, it's close to TC's neighborhood and he owes me a favor, so I expect I could arrange to get him to do the carrying.
Comment by h' Zerocats on April 15, 2010 at 7:27pm
Update-- they're 28 aH. I have 6, probably want to keep at least 2.
How would you like to show up at 19th and Cal around 6 PM one day and help me get 'em home (and take the ones you need)?
 

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