| Owner | Mike Schreiber |
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| Location | Alton, Illinois United States map |
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| Vehicle | 1940 Elgin bicycle |
| Motor | Magmotor S-400 Permanent Magnet DC 4.5 HP peak |
| Drivetrain | #25 Chain |
| Controller | none. On-off by solenoid |
| Batteries | 2, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM 18 Ah, bought 5 years ago at recycler |
| System Voltage | 24 Volts |
| Charger | Amigo 12 Volt wheelchair charger, 10 Amp |
| Instrumentation | Bicycle Speedometer |
| Top Speed | 32 MPH (51 KPH) on 24 Volts, 22 MPH on 12 Volts |
| Acceleration | fast for a bicycle |
| Range | not tested |
| Seating Capacity | 1 adult |
| Curb Weight | 86 Pounds (39 Kilograms) |
| Tires | Summit 20 inch whitewalls |
| Conversion Time | about a month |
| Conversion Cost | $350 |
| Additional Features | Has some antique bike accesories, horn, springer fork, wind deflector, license plate. |
| Bought motor on ebay new for 250 dollars. Very powerful. Too fast on 24 volts even with poor batteries. With better batteries and gearing expect about 43 mph. Use as a pit bike at drags. May even try it on the track after I get the better batteries. | |
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