Owner | Brandon Bridges |
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Owner's Other EVs | 1980 Huffy Bay Pointe 3 Speed Cruiser 2004 Razor Ground Force 2005 Razor MX500 2008 Schwinn S-400 1975 Raleigh Twenty 1994 Suzuki GN125 |
Location | Shelby, North Carolina United States map |
Vehicle | 1976 Raleigh Grand Prix Donated by the Heath Center Nurse, Mrs. Brackett, at my alumni High School, many thanks! |
Motor | 9 Continents EBikeKit Motor Brushless DC 500W at 36 volts, 750W at 48 volts |
Drivetrain | 10 speed |
Controller | EBikeKit Brushless Controller 22 amps |
Batteries | 6 Portalac 7.2Ah, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM |
System Voltage | 36 Volts |
Charger | Razor 36V from MX500 |
Heater | None |
Instrumentation | Hopefully VeloAce |
Top Speed | 20 MPH (32 KPH) |
Acceleration | Unknown |
Range | 14 Miles (22 Kilometers) Projected (and hoped for) range |
Seating Capacity | 1 adult |
Tires | 26" beach front, 27" road rear. Bicycle sits level with this configuration. |
Conversion Time | 2 months, so far |
Conversion Cost | ~$500 |
Additional Features | Custom fitted torque arms |
Going to my my daily first shift commuter + campus bike when I go to a university. Significant technological advancements over the original Einstein, and will be significantly more efficient due to being brushless and less efficiency loss through the reduced number of components in the power drive system. Video of first test: WebPage |