Owner | Pierre Audette |
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Owner's Other EVs | 1978 Honda CB400T Recycled Beater Bike BladeZ XTR 450 SE Scooter Folding Electric Bike Board Tracker |
Location | Gatineau, Quebec Canada map |
Web/Email | WebPage |
Vehicle | Hacked up and welded old mountain bike frame, with a plywood foot platform. Retained the front 26" wheel, and adapted the rear end for a 20" wheel. |
Motor | Generic eBay kit with 20" hub motor on the back wheel |
Drivetrain | None anymore, it's a kick scooter. |
Controller | Generic chinese 'pedal first' controller Thumb throttle |
Batteries | 12, 4.20 Volt, Lithium-Polymer 6S RC packs, 5,000 mAh |
System Voltage | 48 Volts |
Charger | RC charger with cell balancing |
DC/DC Converter | None, use a flashlight with handlebar mount if needed. |
Instrumentation | Just status LEDs on the thumb controller. |
Top Speed | 20 MPH (32 KPH) |
Range | 10 Miles (16 Kilometers) |
Seating Capacity | None, it's a stand up scooter! |
Tires | 26" up front, 20" at the back, knobbies for off-road traction. |
Conversion Time | A weekend build |
Conversion Cost | About $500 of parts |
Additional Features | Batteries and controller are mounted on the rear rack, close to the hub motor. Performs quite well on hilly backwood trails. I do slide the bottom of the foot step on rocks at times due to the low clearance (about 3"), but nothing dramatic. |