| Owner | John Bidwell |
|---|---|
| Owner's Other EVs | 1987 Kawasaki Ninja 750 2004 Kawasaki KX125 High Performance Motorbike 2006 Schwinn LIPO HUB Conversion |
| Location | Fort Collins, Colorado United States map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | mountain bike |
| Motor | Briggs and Stratton Etek Permanent Magnet DC (optional -Scott, Currie bike type, Hub) |
| Drivetrain | Chain (optional - Hub) |
| Controller | Alltrax 48 Volt 300 Amp (optional - Curtis, bike, Hub) |
| Batteries | 4, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM |
| System Voltage | 48 Volts |
| Charger | K and W K and W (optional - Shuchmacker, Sears, etc) |
| Instrumentation | Bicycle Speedometer/Odometer |
| Top Speed | 45 MPH (72 KPH) optional 20, 30 MPH |
| Acceleration | 0 to 30 MPH in less than 4 seconds with Etek |
| Range | 12 Miles (19 Kilometers) optional batteries = 20, 30, 40, or 50 |
| Seating Capacity | 1 adult |
| Curb Weight | 118 Pounds (53 Kilograms) |
| Tires | 26 x 2.125 Hotster Electra Flames (optional- any 26 inch) |
| Conversion Time | 3 months part time |
| Conversion Cost | $1400 (optional $450, $550,$700, $900, $1500) |
| Additional Features | Quick change Battery pack Dual Suspension Use any mountain bike as donor Ergonomics fit any rider from 4'9" to 6'7" Can be modified as dirt, street, or vintage look Universal frame fits any motor, controller, battery combination Free-wheel hub provides very low rolling resistance constant length chain with swingarm mounted motor Can be built as a low cost starter and upgrade to range or speed desired Frame can be outsourced to a local welder The Etek Cheetah has a very high power to weight ratio Cheetah can easily be set up for Supermotard racing with slick tires and large disk brakes Great performance on a Go-Cart track Fun riding in the dirt hills or trail riding Use for getting back to the big fish Possible NEDRA drag racing records |
Mountain Bike
“Cheetah”
Last Updated 05-28-2015
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