OwnerPhilip Baus
Owner's Other EV1979 Honda CX 500
LocationVancouver, Washington United States map
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Vehicle2011 Izip Urban Cruiser
This will be my daily commuter as I feel the need to lose so weight.
Motor Brushless DC
DrivetrainHub motor - 8 speed pedal power
Batteries0.00 Volt, Lithium-Ion
System Voltage24 Volts
DC/DC Converter none
InstrumentationPanoram computer
Top Speed16 MPH (25 KPH)
This is a pedal assist motor. The controller sense the torque applied to the chainring. The harder the pedal is pushed the greater the amperage applied to the motor.
Range10 Miles (16 Kilometers)
There are 5 levels of assist. I set the control at highest assist level and was able to pedal 10 miles before the battery pack was discharged. Setting the control at 1 will apply less asset but will increase the range.
EV Miles
Current:15 Miles (24 Kilometers)
 
    As of 2/21/2011
Seating Capacity1 adult
Curb Weight60 Pounds (27 Kilograms)
Bike start out at 51 pounds. Added Stuff
fenders, 2 luggage racks, 2 panniers, 1 computer carrier, lights, speedometer, toolbag, mirror. It all adds up.
Tires2x 26 40 - 65 PSI
Conversion Cost$540 close-out at Best Buy
plus accessories
This will replace the electric 2 x 4 because I need the exercise.
The shaft drive on the honda motorcyle reduced my range.
I was getting 15 Miles and Chain drive machines with the same batteries and ETECK motor were getting 25 miles per charge. The Electric 2x4 will be dissasembled and sold for parts.

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