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  1. doates625

    Stark Varg Ice Racing Build

    I converted my original Google Doc into this post in case the Google Doc ever got moved or deleted, and for those who aren't comfortable clicking a link from a complete stranger. Feel free to read and share the original Google Doc linked here, where you can make comments inline.
  2. doates625

    Stark Varg Ice Racing Build

    Stark Varg Ice Racing Build Detailed build documentation Introduction In January 2025, I converted my Stark Varg into an ice bike for racing on frozen lakes. This post documents my build in fine detail so that others can replicate it with less struggle, and maybe even improve upon it, and so...
  3. doates625

    Cold Weather Storage and Charging Questions Answered

    1. My test results and Stark's answers indicate you can leave it plugged in indefinitely now, so long as you set it to 50%. However, it's still wise to check it's state of charge regularly. I think they say every 2 weeks. 2. In the grand scheme of things, either is fine. As was stated in a...
  4. doates625

    Cold Weather Storage and Charging Questions Answered

    I'm going to close off this thread by citing my sources: Stark Varg Owner's Manual: - "Chemical composition of the battery": "Lithium-ion" - "To store the Stark VARG:" ... - "Make sure the storage temperature is between 0 and 30 ºC, with a preferred storage temperature of 10 ºC." (10*C = 50*F)...
  5. doates625

    Cold Weather Storage and Charging Questions Answered

    Yeah I think before you shouldn't have left it plugged in because storing at 100% degrades battery capacity (best to store at around 50%). But now that it can limit to 50% while plugged in it's easiest just to plug in. I left it plugged in at 50% at near minimum power around 200-300W for a week...
  6. doates625

    Cold Weather Storage and Charging Questions Answered

    Q: Is the charging power requested by the user through the Stark Phone limited or disabled automatically by software when the battery detects cold temperatures, or is that the responsibility of the user? A: The charging power management in cold temperatures is typically handled by the bike's...
  7. doates625

    Cold Weather Storage and Charging Questions Answered

    TLDR: I reached out to Stark Future with cold weather questions and suggested a built-in battery heater for cold weather charging and storage. The rep answered my questions, loved the suggestion, and passed it onto the engineers. I asked the questions below: "I have an unheated garage and...
  8. doates625

    For Sale CHR Battery Warmer

    Done. Thank you sir. They said there was no "Bruce" around but will be sending me a quote.
  9. doates625

    For Sale CHR Battery Warmer

    Any left for sale? If not, who do I reach out to? I googled this and this forum is all that came up. No hits on CHR website.
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