| Owner | Rob Leviston | ||
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| Location | Ballarat, Victoria Australia map | ||
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| Vehicle | 2007 Wombat Homemade recumbent tadpole trike. 20" wheels all round. | ||
| Motor | Bafang Brushless DC Brushless, geared hub motor, laced into a 20" wheel. @ 36v = ~500 w | ||
| Drivetrain | Pedal power + Bafang geared rear hub motor. Was rated a t 200 watts @ 24 volts. Running it at 36v. Human side is 21 speed drivetrain. | ||
| Controller | Ananda Standard 36v/14.8A, that came with the motor | ||
| Batteries | 1, 36.00 Volt, Lithium-Polymer 36v/10 AHr LiFePo4 Ping duct tape battery | ||
| System Voltage | 36 Volts | ||
| Charger | 2A charger that came with the battery. | ||
| Instrumentation | Bike speedometer Watts Up meter | ||
| Top Speed | 26 MPH (41 KPH) | ||
| Acceleration | ok | ||
| Range | 25 Miles (40 Kilometers) | ||
| Watt Hours/Mile | 16 Wh/Mile | ||
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| Seating Capacity | 1 adult | ||
| Curb Weight | 75 Pounds (34 Kilograms) | ||
| Tires | Front: 20" x 1.35 Rear: 20" x 1,5 | ||
| Conversion Time | 2-3 months | ||
| Conversion Cost | Maybe $1200 ? | ||
| Can be ridden unpowered. With the panniers, makes a very usable commuter and grocery getter. This trike replaces about 90% of my errands and all my commuting. | |||
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Last Updated 10-13-2008
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