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OwnerBrad Hori
Owner's Other EVs2007 HP Velotechnik SpeedMachine
2005 EV Global Ebike
1997 Charger Bicycle
2012 Fiskars 6201
McLane Edger
LocationMonrovia, California United States map
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Vehicle1997 Was there a model #?
AeroVironment built.
Frame built by GT bicycle.
Modified Hayes Disc brakes front and rear.
Motor Permanent Magnet DC
1/2 horse. Don't know which half!
DrivetrainStock.
Motor has a 15 tooth steel pulley using a 71 tooth HTD belt to transmit power to a 62 tooth aluminum pulley which has a clutch bearing and a 10mm shaft to a 14 tooth #25 sprocket.
Controller
Built into battery box. Controlled by a strain gauge under the chain. No throttle.
Batteries28.00 Volt, Lithium-Polymer
Old OEM pack 4 6v x 12 AH
Upgraded to (2) 28v 10 AH 7 cell LiPo from BatterySpace.com
Part#: HPL-9759156C-7S-WR
System Voltage28 Volts
Charger
Supplied with LiPo batteries from Battery Space
HeaterJust me!
DC/DC Converter
Built in for 12 v 1 amp output for a headlight.
InstrumentationCateye solar speedometer. Garmin GPS III, Garage door opener with handle bar switch, blinky tail light also on handbar switch.
Top Speed30 MPH (48 KPH)
You have to pedal to add assist. I can cruise at 20 mph all day (till the batteries expire). Always get bike racers drafting behind me until they get tired.
AccelerationGood for a bicycle. Usually beat the cars across the street!
Range30 Miles (48 Kilometers)
With assist at (4), going 20 to 25mph, I only get 12 miles with the 12AH Lead Acids.
Update with Lithium pack.
Range is 30 miles at 20-25 MPH and power level #4, up hills, down hills, everywhere.
EV Miles
Current:3,000 Miles (4,827 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity1
Curb Weight54 Pounds (24 Kilograms)
41.1 pounds for the bike and 22 for the lead battery pack.
New LiPo pack weight is 12.4 pounds!
Tires26x1.95 Slicks, 85 PSI max.
Conversion TimeConversion time for the battery pack was several week nights. Had to cut out plastic inside the box, mod the circuit board BatMid to work with a 7 cell pack, a 15 minute job. Filled the rest of the pack with foam, since the new bats are less than 1/2 the size!
Also had to mod the battery AH metering and add reset switch.
Additional FeaturesHeadlight. Thumb shifter for Shimano Nexus 7 speed hub.
Disc brakes.
Great bike for effortless riding in the city.
I work for the company, so its easy to get the spare parts.
Oh, I have more than one of these..
Just built bike for girlfriend (wife now). She will be getting the new LiPo pack.
The Charger is easy to ride. Shifts great. Love the internal geared hubs! Makes riding up hills effortless.
NOTE: NONE of my bicycles are for sale!!!
01/11 Just changed out the stem for a shorter and slightly higher one. Sitting a little more upright since my wrist hurt! Damn upright bikes :)P
The LiPo pack has been working great, although I have gained 15 pounds since I got married last year :( so all of the weight savings has gone back to my stomach!!

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