The GamblerThe GamblerThe Gambler
OwnerPierre Audette
Owner's Other EVs1978 Honda CB400T
Recycled Beater Bike
BladeZ XTR 450 SE Scooter
Folding Electric Bike
Off road kick scooter
LocationGatineau, Quebec Canada map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
VehicleHuffy Mountain bike
The bike has an unusual Y frame instead of a
typical diamond frame.
Motor Front wheel hub motor, 1000W, 48V Brushless DC
Generic eBay kit
Drivetrain18 speed converted to 6 speed, by removing
the larger chain rings.
Controller
Generic chinese instant start controller
Batteries12, 0.00 Volt, Lithium-Polymer
System Voltage48 Volts
Charger
RC multi purpose charger for up to 6 lipos,
with cell balancing.
DC/DC Converter
None, additional 3S Lipo used for lights
InstrumentationJust status LEDs on the thumb controller.
Top Speed20 MPH (32 KPH)
AccelerationEasy to get front wheel spin with the seat
back position
Range10 Miles (16 Kilometers)
With 12 lipo 5,000 mAh cells
Seating Capacity1 adult
Tires26" x 2.125" whitewalls
Conversion Time1 month over the winter
Conversion CostAbout $500 of parts
Additional FeaturesA generic mountain bike converted by swapping out cruiser
tires, the leather saddle, seat post, shifter, handlebar, grips
and stem. Added dice here and there and a poker chip for a
gambler theme. Also added chromed fenders and lights for a more
vintage look and feel. The fake gas tank is made of taped up
coroplast to house the controller and batteries, along with the
on/off switch. The triangular box in the frame holds the light
battery and lock chain.

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