OwnerG
LocationMoncton, New Brunswick Canada map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle2005 2005 Norco Chaos
Norco Frame with dual suspension , dual crown front forks and 8 inch disk brakes front and back
MotorCrystalyte 406 - 409 Dual mode Brushless DC
DrivetrainCrystalyte Rear hub motor 406 / 409 Dual mode at 80 V in a 20" dual wall rim
ControllerCrystalyte 36 to 72 v Dual mode Brushless controller with Rev
20 amp controller for dual mode motor
Batteries60, 0.00 Volt, Nickel-Metal Hydride
System Voltage72 Volts
Charger 3 Amps nimh 36v x 2
Nexcell Charger
HeaterScarf and gloves, Tim Horton's coffee .
InstrumentationDrainBrain from www.ebikes.ca , volt-meter wattmeter ah counter, speed readout adjustable to 1mm etc....
Top Speed35 MPH (56 KPH)
Faster than i care to go.. but when i need to keep up with traffic.... i can !
Acceleration0 to 40 km/h in aprox 4 seconds with a 160 lbs rider.
Range25 Miles (40 Kilometers)
Will go 30 km's easily without any pedaling at a constant 40 km/h. Very comfy with the DH suspension.. adjusted for battery weight and very nice ride with a 20" rear and 24 " front rim !
Watt Hours/Mile14 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Current:2,000 Miles (3,218 Kilometers)
 
    As of 11/7/2006
Seating Capacity1
Curb Weight60 Pounds (27 Kilograms)
Bike weighs about 30 lbs and add 20 lbs in Nimh 10 more for extras.. heavy but stable at high speed... hey.. i don't have to pedal it !! lol...
TiresRoad slicks
Conversion TimeUhhhh... lets see..... 2 years + !!! as this is about the 5th transformation since the beginning with the bonelli frame !
Conversion CostAprox 2500 $ Canadian. ( bike was 1000, batteries and charger 600 , and the rest is motor / controller / etc...

Cheap to run, reliable, NO GAS !

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