Owner | Steve Boser |
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Owner's Other EVs | e bike v1.5 2009 Tidalforce S-750 2006 Actionbent E-Jetstream 1980 Worksman Adaptable 2010 KMX Cobra Tadpole recumbent 2003 Giant Revive conversion 2010 KMX Cobra Recumbent Quad |
Location | Aloha, Oregon United States map |
Vehicle | 2011 Handmade The remake of this bike WebPage Addition of rear trailer / pannier bracket. Replaced friction drive with Crystalyte brushless motor and Sach's Hydraulic disc brake front wheel and fork. The bike includes a maple hardwood removable rack. When the rack is removed a second seat can be installed in its place. At the end of the pannier bracket is a socket for the addition of a trailer, the plug in portion features a universal joint for smooth towing. |
Motor | Crystalyte Brushless DC Crystalyte 408/4011 tapped winding Hub motor 26 inch 25mm double walled rim w/ 12 gauge spokes |
Drivetrain | Crystalyte brushless hub motor and analog controller / Shimano 7spd rear freewheel |
Controller | Crystalyte 36V-72V 20A dual speed controller (immediate start) |
Batteries | 0.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel 3, 17 AH SLA batteries wired in series |
System Voltage | 36 Volts |
Charger | China HiPower Generic Chinese 36 SLA Charger |
Top Speed | 20 MPH (32 KPH) |
Range | 10 Miles (16 Kilometers) 10 Miles (16 Kilometers) Range is variable, dependent on how much assist you provide. My goal is max range with only start off assist |
Seating Capacity | 1.5 |
Tires | Michelin Town and Country |
While I was in the process of constructing the new design, I found an excellent coating instead of using a traditional paint, that is Polyurethane truck bed coating. The material is self-leveling and while covering my less than professional welds, it also adds additional strength to the structure. |