Ed's 2012 Yikebike Fusion

Owner	Ed Thorpe
Owner's Other EVs	1998 Honda EVplus 2000 Corbin Sparrow 2001 Xootr eX3 1993 Kewet EL-JET3 1973 Aurenthetic Charger 1998 Ford Ranger EV 1974 Fiat Bertone X1/9
Location	Alameda, California United States ^map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	2012 Yikebike Fusion Very compact alum & composite all-electric bicycle.
Motor	Brushless DC
Drivetrain	Direct-drive electric motor, controller and batteries contained in enclosure inside of front wheel.
Controller	Custom 450 watts total power (from specs), with regen
Batteries	12, 3.20 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate 185 watts of energy, divided into two 19.2v 4.8ah bundles.
System Voltage	38 Volts
Charger	Custom Standard charger does full recharge in 2 hours; optional fast charge cuts this down in half. 44v, 2amp.
Instrumentation	Status monitor LED, solid for charged and different rates of blinking as capacity decreases, faster = less remaining.
Top Speed	15 MPH (24 KPH) Maxes out quickly, but stability would be major issue at faster speeds.
Acceleration	Very reasonable.
Range	6 Miles ( 9 Kilometers) Can double by carrying second pack in backpack and connecting through charger port. Extra packs are put in parallel.
Watt Hours/Mile	30 Wh/Mile Need to test, but based on preliminary information.
Seating Capacity	1 adult
Curb Weight	32 Pounds (14 Kilograms) Ultra compact side, both folded and in-use. One-size fits all, from riders 5'4" to 6'4" tall, up to 220 lbs. Small enough to fit in the back of a Sparrow.
Tires	20" front, 8" back
Conversion Cost	Starting at $2100 plus shipping. Price goes up with the bling factor.
Additional Features	Brakes are electric anti-skid regenerative only. Folding time is about 15 seconds. Built-in LED headlights (always on when powered), side & read indicator/turn signal LED lights and horn, which also sounds when using turn signals. Throttle switch on right index has recessed allen bolt to limit speed for learning mode. Regen brake switch is on left index. Flip-down foot pegs.
Excellent "wow" or "yike" factor. Designed and built in New Zealand: Local dealer in the SF Bay Area (CA): WebPage />

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