| Owner | JB Straubel |
|---|---|
| Owner's Other EV | 1984 Porsche 944 |
| Location | Palo Alto, California United States map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | Schwinn Mountain Bike |
| Motor | Permanent Magnet DC 1 HP 24 Volt brushed |
| Drivetrain | Belt drive primary reduction followed by chain |
| Controller | custom: LM3524 PWM IC 200A/60V IXYS power MOSFET |
| Batteries | 2, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM 17.2 Ah |
| System Voltage | 24 Volts |
| Charger | Charge-Pro onboard 24 Volt, 5 Amp 3-stage automatic |
| Heater | Two pedals |
| DC/DC Converter | It all runs at 24 volts |
| Instrumentation | None yet, (temporary testing ammeter) |
| Top Speed | 32 MPH (51 KPH) |
| Range | 30 Miles (48 Kilometers) (depending on amount of pedalling) |
| Seating Capacity | 1 adult |
| Curb Weight | 70 Pounds (31 Kilograms) estimated |
| Tires | High-pressure road tires (115 psi) |
| The motor, pedals, and rear wheel are all separated by independent freewheels. This allows pedaling without the motor turning, motoring without the pedals turning, and coasting with neither the motor nor the pedals turning. | |
Electric Bike
“The Red Bike”
Last Updated 11-01-2000
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