Out for a ride with Miriam, Barbara & Marc. 6 miles through some nearby neighborhoods. Marc has a new bike and Miriam rode one of Barbara's. Good time with friends.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taRYFKW6g9A
Monday, October 19, 2015
Sunday, October 18, 2015
eRides
I've done a number of rides now on the electric trike, sometimes with BB and sometimes by myself. Here is some data from ridewithgps.
When I'm with BB my speed averages around 8 to 9 mph. By myself, speeds are significantly faster. I've been trying to characterize speed vs amp hour (battery consumption). Here's the data so far and a chart.
When I'm with BB my speed averages around 8 to 9 mph. By myself, speeds are significantly faster. I've been trying to characterize speed vs amp hour (battery consumption). Here's the data so far and a chart.
A couple of things are clear. Higher speeds use MUCH more battery. Likewise consumption is MUCH worse when there are serious hills.
It's still a bit early to know what to expect but it looks like with this setup I should have a range anywhere between 70 mi and 100 mi depending on speed, hills, and how much pedaling I do.
Sunday, October 4, 2015
New trike work table
After a bit of experimentation here's what I ended up doing to make a work table for the Wild One.
The table is low enough that I can lift the rear wheel onto the table without the boom dragging (only just). Once the rear wheel is up, it's just a matter of lifting the front and rolling the trike onto the table. The table is just a bit narrow for the front wheels so I used a piece of 3/4" plywood to make it a bit wider. There are blocks under the plywood to keep it from twisting on the table. Two blocks on top are 'stops' for the front wheels so the trike doesn't roll off.
The three 'stands' are free standing and movable so I can load any trike. The two front stands are taller than the rear stand so the trike is in the same plane as when on the ground. They are assembled without fasteners/glue out of 'notched' MDF pieces. A bit of pipe insulation serves as padding. Here are some closeups of the stands.
This is by far the best of the approaches I tried.
The table is low enough that I can lift the rear wheel onto the table without the boom dragging (only just). Once the rear wheel is up, it's just a matter of lifting the front and rolling the trike onto the table. The table is just a bit narrow for the front wheels so I used a piece of 3/4" plywood to make it a bit wider. There are blocks under the plywood to keep it from twisting on the table. Two blocks on top are 'stops' for the front wheels so the trike doesn't roll off.
The three 'stands' are free standing and movable so I can load any trike. The two front stands are taller than the rear stand so the trike is in the same plane as when on the ground. They are assembled without fasteners/glue out of 'notched' MDF pieces. A bit of pipe insulation serves as padding. Here are some closeups of the stands.
Friday, October 2, 2015
Ordered ebike/etrike parts)
After considering many options I've placed an order for an ebike kit.
For the moment I've only ordered one battery (48V x 20 AH). That's enough to allow me to characterize the range and ride locally without issue. I'll likely need another (possibly two) for the TransAm to get the targeted 200 km range. I placed the order a couple of weeks ago and it should arrive tomorrow.
The battery came today and is sitting on charge.
I've ordered a faster charger but this one came with the battery and is enough to get things started.
Items Shipped
| Product Name | SKU | Qty Shipped |
|---|---|---|
EZEE REAR KIT, ADVANCED PAS | K:eZeeR_Adv-EM:eZee20R-C:C3625-EZ_R-KIT_TA:TorqArm_V4-CAP:CA3_Switch-KIT_CA:CA3-DPS-KIT_CAP:PAS_12P_Chr-KIT_T:T-Thumb-E:EbrakeWuxD-F:FW9Spd1132 | 1 |
Motor Wheel Size
| ||
1 x eZee20R US$550.00
| EM:eZee20R | |
Freewheel?
| ||
1 x FW9Spd1132 US$32.00
| F:FW9Spd1132 | |
Controller
| ||
1 x C3625-EZ_R US$160.00
| C:C3625-EZ_R | |
V3 Cycle Analyst
| ||
1 x CA3-DPS US$140.00
| KIT_CA:CA3-DPS | |
Pedal Sensor Type
| ||
1 x PAS_12P_Chr US$20.00
| KIT_CAP:PAS_12P_Chr | |
Throttle Choice
| ||
1 x T-Thumb US$10.00
| KIT_T:T-Thumb | |
Include 3 Position CA3 Switch (for changing presets or limits)
| ||
1 x CA3_Switch US$12.00
| CAP:CA3_Switch | |
Torque Arm?
| ||
1 x TorqArm_V4 US$35.00
| KIT_TA:TorqArm_V4 | |
eBrake Cutoffs?
| ||
1 x EbrakeWuxD US$24.00
| E:EbrakeWuxD |
Shipment #100003218 |Print Shipment
| Track this shipment | |
| Tracking Number(s): | 2015-10-01 |
|---|---|
Items Shipped
| Product Name | SKU | Qty Shipped |
|---|---|---|
B4820_LIM_AC | BK:B4820_LiM_AC-B:B4820LiM-AC-BP:BattBag-RB3-KIT_CG:Satiator608 | 1 |
Battery Pack
| ||
1 x B4820LiM-AC US$1,295.00
| B:B4820LiM-AC | |
Include Battery Bag with Key Switch Harness
| ||
1 x BattBag-RB3 US$45.00
| BP:BattBag-RB3 | |
Upgrade to Satiator Charger
| ||
1 x Satiator Upgrade US$250.00
| KIT_CG:Satiator608 | |
DANGEROUS GOODS BATTERY SHIPPING FEE - REMOVE IF LOCAL PICKUP | Shipping:Fedex DG | 1 |
For the moment I've only ordered one battery (48V x 20 AH). That's enough to allow me to characterize the range and ride locally without issue. I'll likely need another (possibly two) for the TransAm to get the targeted 200 km range. I placed the order a couple of weeks ago and it should arrive tomorrow.
The battery came today and is sitting on charge.
I've ordered a faster charger but this one came with the battery and is enough to get things started.
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