Owner | AtomicZombie |
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Owner's Other EVs | Sparky Sparky 2 Megatron Kyoto Cruiser The LongRanger Silent Speedster E-Style BMX DeltaWolf EV |
Location | Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada map |
Web | WebPage |
Vehicle | 2008 The CycleBully is an electric trailer that "pushes you around". It is very easy to build, can carry 200 pounds and push any bike or trike up to the city speed limit for an hour or more. |
Motor | Wilderness Energy BL36 Brushless DC The trailer is designed to use any hubmotor and rim size. |
Drivetrain | Brushless Hubmotor |
Controller | Wilderness part of the kit |
Batteries | 4, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel 1 extra battery was added for a speed boost. Many hubmotors can run as high as 72 volts. |
System Voltage | 48 Volts |
Charger | Simple 48 volt charger |
Top Speed | 30 MPH (48 KPH) Hubmotor is capable of more, but the idea is to go far at a safe speed, not to race cars. |
Acceleration | Very good, even without pedaling. |
Range | 40 Miles (64 Kilometers) Depends on load, wind, and grade. |
Seating Capacity | 200 pounds of groceries or any other cargo you want to carry. |
Curb Weight | 50 Pounds (22 Kilograms) |
Tires | 20 inch high pressure |
Conversion Time | 1 weekend to build |
Conversion Cost | $600 for hubmotor kit and scrap bike used. |
Additional Features | Multiple hitches for any recumbent bike, trike or upright cycle. Flatbed or cargo mode. |
Leave the car at home! |