Owner | Scott Leavitt |
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Location | Mountain View, California United States map |
Web/Email | WebPage |
Vehicle | 2005 Sun EZ1 Super Cruzer, blue frame Currently the EV parts are removed. I sold the recumbent bike, but have intention of making a multi-speed chain drive system with the electric components someday. The base vehicle shown is an EZ1 Super Cruzer by Sun Bicycles. This bike was designed by EasyRacers. |
Motor | Crystalyte 408 Brushless DC |
Controller | Crystalyte 72V, 20A Custom 72 volt, 20 amp controller special ordered from Kenny at Crystalyte. |
Batteries | 120 other Powerizer 5 C-cell modules, 1.20 Volt, Nickel-Metal Hydride From www.Batteryspace.com Switch under seat selects 36 or 72 volt operation. |
System Voltage | 36 Volts |
Charger | Soneil 3602S 36 volt 2 amp charger with |
Heater | Sol |
Instrumentation | bike computer |
Top Speed | 24 MPH (38 KPH) unassisted speed on level ground with new, freshly charged batteries. |
Acceleration | |
Range | 12 Miles (19 Kilometers) |
Seating Capacity | 1 adult |
Tires | knobby for better traction on grass and grit covered asphalt. |
Conversion Cost | Bike 400 USD Motor Kit 475 USD Upgrade controller 100 USD NiMH batteries 250 USD |
Additional Features | Controller is in protected area behind seat, with longer throttle cable. Original factory controller is still working (36 volts max) and available for another project. That controller had to sit on the handlebars due to lack of cable length. |