Electric Scooter Bicycles

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(daniel @ Mar 24 2007, 02:20 PM) [snapback]411530[/snapback]</div>

My wife and I have gone 46 mph on our Double Vision recumbent tandem; it was insanely fast.

Tom

 

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... :blink:

 

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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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Mirza @ Mar 26 2007, 11:42 PM) [snapback]412688[/snapback]</div>

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.

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. B)

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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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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!

 

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/2006/03/commuter_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

 

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.

 

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.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Fibb222 @ Mar 25 2007, 10:48 PM) [snapback]412180[/snapback]</div>

I happen to think the baskets are quite hip Im looking to buy something GWEV soon as well, for Victoria. basically just for commuting to school and work so I don't have to put up with all the crazies on the bus. Let me know how it goes once you choose a model. I just started my search and I have to admit, I do want one of the scooter types. I have a bike and I can ride that when I want to get exercise, but I may consider other options. I would hate to break down and be stuck. Let me know what you think or if you have tried out anything in particular, how the ride was and all of that. good luck!

 

Great that you found a system you like! Have you considered getting a decent used bicycle? That's what I did and it worked out really well.

 

Neat. Are you getting the PL-350 Lithium? If I recall correctly, it's got the best mounting setup of the different bionx combos.

 

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