Electric Scooter Bicycles

qbee42 · 03-26-2007, 11:51 AM

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That's impressive! But I'd be scared to go anywhere near that fast on a bicycle. I had my road bike up to 30 mph once on a long downhill slope, and it scared the sh!t out of me! 20 mph was the fastest I felt safe, and I think my average fun-cruising speed was 15 mph.
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My wife and I have gone 46 mph on our Double Vision recumbent tandem; it was insanely fast.

Tom

hyo silver · 03-26-2007, 09:59 PM

My wimpy little speedometer tops out at 99.5 kmh. I load most of the weight in the front panniers, balance everything very carefully, and lash it all tight with bungee cords. At the top of the hill, I tuck down behind my fairing, pedal until I spin out, then sit as still as possible. When one of those big slow trucks starts looking too big, I slowly shoulder check and pull into the fast lane. I know if my head hits something solid at more than 14 miles an hour, I'm dead, so I go as fast as I can to make sure the pain is over quicker. I've asked at two different bike shops if there's a bike computer with more digits, but they just sorta look at me...

Mirza · 03-26-2007, 10:42 PM

Wow!

What kind of tires do you have?!

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And speaking of fast riding.... I've been looking at helmets/jackets... in case anyone was interested... found the following two sites... (one is a best of 2006 for motorcycle accessories type deal, and the other is a sweet helmet replete with LEDs in the back):

http://www.akumahelmets.com/ghost.html
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycles/be...oducts-2006.htm

What kind of gear do you use, hyo?

(Sorry for 'jackin the thread OP! Hope you find some of the info useful!)

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A progress update on the bike... I have the batteries in - waiting on a shipment for other accessories so I can mount them (Lithium ion) on my bike. Here's how she's looking so far!

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hyo silver · 03-26-2007, 11:28 PM

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...What kind of tires do you have?!...
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I've got Matrix CD3s, 27" x 1 1/8", pumped to the max. In all honesty, I haven't been that fast in about 10 years, and the old Apollo Blue Bayou has seen better days. I still use it for day trips, but it would need a serious overhaul before I'd trust it at warp speed. I'm lusting after a front wheel drive lowracer, but any 'surplus' cash tends to get sucked up by the house, not to mention my three girls' shopping habits. Being tied to my desk and a mortgage, I'm not allowed out to play as often as I'd like. My fantasy when I retire is to cash out and go for a really long bike ride. Like about 15 years. :P

The bike's looking great, Mirza. Is there any way to lay the seat back some more? The riding position and fairing seem to be pretty upright for a recumbent. That is a very snazzy looking helmet, but it's probably still way too hot for cycling - unless you're planning on pedalling through a snowstorm.

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Mirza · 03-29-2007, 10:37 AM

Hi hyo,

Thanks for pointing that out! It just never popped into my head to lean back!

I added another pic here... can't forget the Prius!

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Fibb222 · 03-29-2007, 08:36 PM

In a couple of days, if the weather co-operates, I'm going to test drive a bunch of electric bikes - both the scooter style and the more regular looking ones and see which one I like the best.

I'll post my results in case anyone is interested.

Mirza · 03-29-2007, 08:38 PM

Sure!

I think these vehicles need to be promoted - not for the sake of promotion, but because they symbolize the synergy between health and the environment.

I am sure there would be others interested in your test runs!

Mirza · 03-31-2007, 11:24 AM

Fibb,

Found some info for ya!

Electric Bikes thread on bikeforums.net w/ useful info:
http://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=235316

TreeHugger Picks: Commuter Scooters
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006...ter_scoote.php

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About range - you could take your charger with you and charge at work too - or just get a second charger for work... then you could focus on other performance aspects, such as less weight or greater speed/acceleration.

A thread on the Stokemonkey setup:

http://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=278891

EricGo · 03-31-2007, 07:58 PM

I bought a Li-ion bionx kit for about US$ 1600 a couple of months ago, and attached it to one of the house bikes. It works really well. My only complaint is the speed regulator, but that is a US reg and has nothing to do with the setup per se.

Hills are flattened by it; I end up riding 15 - 22 mph all the time, regardless of terrain. On flats exercise is not much more than walking.

Mirza · 03-31-2007, 08:19 PM

There is actually a code or button sequence (for the bionx kit) to do away with the speed regulator... try searching the power assist forums at yahoogroups.

03-26-2007, 09:59 PM	#22
hyo silver awaaay Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 10,733 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 47 Thanked 154 Times in 109 Posts Friends: 63	My wimpy little speedometer tops out at 99.5 kmh. I load most of the weight in the front panniers, balance everything very carefully, and lash it all tight with bungee cords. At the top of the hill, I tuck down behind my fairing, pedal until I spin out, then sit as still as possible. When one of those big slow trucks starts looking too big, I slowly shoulder check and pull into the fast lane. I know if my head hits something solid at more than 14 miles an hour, I'm dead, so I go as fast as I can to make sure the pain is over quicker. I've asked at two different bike shops if there's a bike computer with more digits, but they just sorta look at me... __________________ My other high mileage, low emission vehicles are my bicycles and my shoes.

03-29-2007, 10:37 AM	#25
Mirza Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 899 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Hi hyo, Thanks for pointing that out! It just never popped into my head to lean back! I added another pic here... can't forget the Prius! [attachmentid=7180] Attached Thumbnails

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03-29-2007, 08:36 PM	#26
Fibb222 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,413 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: B Thanks: 97 Thanked 82 Times in 71 Posts Friends: 1	In a couple of days, if the weather co-operates, I'm going to test drive a bunch of electric bikes - both the scooter style and the more regular looking ones and see which one I like the best. I'll post my results in case anyone is interested.

03-29-2007, 08:38 PM	#27
Mirza Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 899 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Sure! I think these vehicles need to be promoted - not for the sake of promotion, but because they symbolize the synergy between health and the environment. I am sure there would be others interested in your test runs!

03-31-2007, 11:24 AM	#28
Mirza Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 899 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Fibb, Found some info for ya! Electric Bikes thread on bikeforums.net w/ useful info: http://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=235316 TreeHugger Picks: Commuter Scooters http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006...ter_scoote.php Also, About range - you could take your charger with you and charge at work too - or just get a second charger for work... then you could focus on other performance aspects, such as less weight or greater speed/acceleration. A thread on the Stokemonkey setup: http://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=278891

03-31-2007, 07:58 PM	#29
EricGo Three cats, one Prius, and assorted humans Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM (SouthWest US) Posts: 1,810 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I bought a Li-ion bionx kit for about US$ 1600 a couple of months ago, and attached it to one of the house bikes. It works really well. My only complaint is the speed regulator, but that is a US reg and has nothing to do with the setup per se. Hills are flattened by it; I end up riding 15 - 22 mph all the time, regardless of terrain. On flats exercise is not much more than walking.

03-31-2007, 08:19 PM	#30
Mirza Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 899 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	There is actually a code or button sequence (for the bionx kit) to do away with the speed regulator... try searching the power assist forums at yahoogroups.