Iron Phantom

Owner	Bruno Proulx
Location	Val d'Or, Quebec Canada map
Web	WebPage
Vehicle	2008 built from scratch ! Modified and lengthened CX 450 mid sized MX bike with hydraulic long travel suspension added (8 inches front and rear) as well as Hayes front and rear disc brake 8 inches. Pedaling system removed, headlight and bike computer added. Seat height raised to 30 inches by relocating rear shock and installing downhill mountain bike front forks. New swing arm design to fit the Etek-R motor.
Motor	Mars Etek-R (Mars ME0908), Permanent Magnet DC Great motor, 8 inches diameter 70 RPM per volt 100A continuous 15 KW peak.
Drivetrain	Etek-R (ME0908), 16T front, 80T rear sprocket.
Controller	Alltrax 4834 300 Amp programable great controller
Batteries	LiMnO2 58.8 Volt 43 Ah, 58.80 Volt, Lithium-Ion
System Voltage	58 Volts
Charger	48 Volt 2A for LifePo
Heater	A good jacket when needed
DC/DC Converter	4 Energizer batteries 1.2 volt each x 4 = 6 Volt This pack of batteries is used for lightning and voltmeter
Instrumentation	Computer bike, head light, voltmeter
Top Speed	45 MPH (72 KPH) great top speed
Acceleration	0 to 45 miles in about 3 sec.
Range	40 Miles (64 Kilometers) 40 miles at 25 Mph
EV Miles	Current: 120 Miles (193 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity	One lucky guy!
Curb Weight	145 Pounds (65 Kilograms)
Tires	24" bicycle tire front 2.6 " wide and 16" Motocross tire rear 3" wide on 20" BMX rim (406 mm).
Conversion Time	Around six month in and out.
Conversion Cost	Don't ask, you can buy a Zero x for the same price, is a prototype!.
Additional Features	In the future i’d like to have a 48 volt 60 Ah Lithium pack for longer trail riding at high discharge rates. Update : 27/05/2008 The Nuvinci hub is remove, lower top speed but greater torque and acceleration. This dirt bike is quicker than before.

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