The speed I am now maintaining is only 1-2 kph faster than before, but I can keep it up for much longer. Before I used to have to pedal quite fast to get to 38 kph on a flat and then I would have to rest, then go again. Now it is achievable with a much mor comfortable cadence.
Here is a picture of the bike:
Here is picture of the new drive train:
Here is a photo of the handlebar setup. It is pretty crowded now. Note the rubber band around the thumb throttle. This is my "cruise control".
Here is a better photo of the "cruise control". You might think that it will interfere with the gear changer, but this is defunct now since I only have one gear on the back.
1 comment:
Hi - nice to see another ebike tinker at work (: I currently run Giant CRX front small hub @48v.
But - have started a new project
I recently have purchased the front wheel variety of your motor. To build a XC 26" road bike. I'll be keeping the rear cog so hopefully a crank up grade is not in my future. Naturally I found your blog of interest (: I'll run the standard voltage for a while - but know I will not be able to help myself and end up upping to 48v. *grin* Best of luck on roads - most of my commute is on motorways so I relate - bicycles have a right to ride on the road in NSW too - but some how I guess some drivers failed this question in their driving test. Or so it would seem.
Check out Endless-sphere.com if you have not already - helpful group of EV ppl.
Cheers
Nitecheck
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