Motor, Controller and B-packMotor - rear driveMotor illistrating off-setBattery pack
OwnerSome Guy
Owner's Other EV1994 Suzuki GSXR
LocationCalgary, Alberta Canada map
Vehicle1994 GIANT 21 speed
MotorCrystalyte 408 Hub motor 3-Phase AC
2007 style offset motor, but with upgraded 12G spokes
Drivetrain21 speed derailer
ControllerCrystalyte JNY-CTPL-R3620
Immediate Start & Pedal First
Cut off voltage 29V (+-1v).

This was originally for SLA, but I use as is for Lith-Po
Batteries40 Crystalyte, 36.00 Volt, Lithium-Polymer
Battery pack was expensive at $600, and was $400 more than SLA, but it is 1/3 the weight and size of SLAs. The most important attribute is the output stays almost constant until the end. Unlike SLAs that the power falls off in the first 5 minutes and degrades linear (almost) from there.
System Voltage36 Volts
ChargerCrystalyte 3620CL
Li-Ion Battery Charger (same rules for Li-Po).

Input 110VAC 60Hz 1.8A max
Output 41.9VDC 2.0A
HeaterGloves and Jacket. Ski-mask on really cold days.
InstrumentationVenture Cycle Computer (kmph and time)
The battery only lasts 6 weeks. These are cheep, so I will buy a new one soon.
Top Speed20 MPH (32 KPH)
15mph(25kmph) with no peddling
20 mph(33kmph) with moderate peddling
AccelerationOkay - suitable for me.
Range13 Miles (20 Kilometers)
13 miles or 20 km to work. The batteries need re-charging by then. I ride with full power all the way (about 40 minutes). I basically pedal to keep the speed at 30kmph.
Seating Capacity1 adult
TiresHemisper EX Low rolling resistance
$20ea
Conversion TimePackaged unit. Took me 2 hours and that included drinking some lemonade.

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