Any Such Thing?

[mikem]

I'll admit I'm pretty much sold on going with a gas motor for my first motored bike build ... mainly because it looks like that's the way to go farther, cheaper. However, there's the noise factor.

I'd really like to ride around as quietly as possible. If I could find an electric system that met the requirements listed below I'd seriously consider going electric.

Am I just dreaming or does anybody know of a system that would meet these
MINIMUM requirements (bike itself does not have to be included):

Top speed of 10 mph

Range of 30 miles and/or run time of 3 hours

Full recharge in 12 hours

Last 5 years or 1000 recharges

Weigh no more than 50 pounds

Cost no more than $400

Repair parts and service available

Thanks .....

 

[srdavo]

I'll admit I'm pretty much sold on going with a gas motor for my first motored bike build ... mainly because it looks like that's the way to go farther, cheaper. However, there's the noise factor.

I'd really like to ride around as quietly as possible. If I could find an electric system that met the requirements listed below I'd seriously consider going electric.

Am I just dreaming or does anybody know of a system that would meet these
MINIMUM requirements:

Top speed of 10 mph

Range of 30 miles and/or run time of 3 hours

Full recharge in 12 hours

Last 5 years or 1000 recharges

Weigh no more than 50 pounds

Cost no more than $400

Repair parts and service available

Thanks .....

Then, I woke up.....​

 

[mikem]

$400 ???

I thought that price would be a problem. I've seen some great looking outfits for around 3 or 4 or 5 times that much ... but that would take a lot of the fun out of e-biking.

PS
Dave ... did you hear anything more on Wizardofozone's trolling motor bike? I just read somewhere where the motor would probably get too hot out of water.?

 

[srdavo]

Schwinn has one on their website.... they say it'll go 60 miles.

Battery technology is getting better... & the price tag is getting bigger.

The 'Wizard' hasn't been around for a while..... & I don't think anyone has tested the trolling motor...... yet.
I will, as soon as I find a cheap one.

 

[mikem]

E-bike

Thanks Dave. Will check it out again but I think I looked at the Schwinn. Sounds great ... except the price is too steep for my budget if I remember right.

Maybe atomic power is the answer.?

 

[bluegoatwoods]

There's one bright spot; a 48cc happy time engine is much quieter than I imagined it would be.

Only die hard two stroke haters can find fault with it.

(Although you'll also find the occasional dog who seems to have a problem with it.
Maybe it hurts their ears.)

 

[Happy Valley]

Yeah Mike, that $400 is the stopper.
If you find all that please let me know 'cause I'll be in line right behind you.
I have no love affair with internal combustion engines and if/when E-bike technology gets to that point I'll leave the IC engines behind. I hate the noise too and for almost that reason alone, for the time being I've gone with the micro 4 strokes (Robin).

I met a fellow recently who has this:
http://www.x-tremescooters.com/electric_bicycles/xb300li/xb300li.html

He loves it. Said he paid $800 + $100 shipping. Thing I liked about it was it's a decent bike independent of being electric. I tried it and it handled well, had a considerable amount of whoosh with about the same noise as an electric fan.

 

[srdavo]

we're getting warmer......

MINIMUM requirements:

Top speed of 10 mph

Range of 30 miles and/or run time of 3 hours

Full recharge in 12 hours

Last 5 years or 1000 recharges

Weigh no more than 50 pounds

Cost no more than $400

Repair parts and service available

Thanks .....

here ya go.... we might be closing in on the deal.....http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8467096


Top speed of 10 mph

Top speed: 18 mph/29km/h

Range of 30 miles and/or run time of 3 hours

Range: 15 miles * Add a second battery (sold separately) for added range

Full recharge in 12 hours? My guess.... 8 hours

Last 5 years or 1000 recharges? another guess.... 400 recharges? (my replacement batteries cost $70, from my local Battery Mart)

50 pounds?

Shipping Weight (in pounds): 81.0

Cost no more than $400?

$299.97
Was: $398.00

Repair parts and service available?

currietech.com

quote from Q&A , in this Walmart ad...

I live in Connecticut and right now there is no one selling electric bikes in the Hartford area. I called around and found a bike shop called "Bicycles East" that had retrofitted a coupla standard bikes. They put my E-Zip together out of the box and have solved any problems that came up.
You may have to make a few calls before finding someone.
Dealing with Currie was a horror show, tho.

The good news...hah.... walmart will refund/exchange anything!!

With your desired speed of 10mph.....very gentle pedaling can maintain that speed. Add occasional throttle boosts on hills, headwinds, or just to help with the 10 mph...... 30 mile range could be possible.
I am sure the 15 mile range listed was for full-time, full throttle.

 

[lordoflightaz]

There are 3 of them at Walmart, You might want to read the experiences of the the 220 lbs guy and the hybrid version.

Now I wonder how much for add ons. It has no lights or mirrors. Still I bet under the $400 goal.

Right turns I bet are interesting with the batteries only on the right side of the bike.

 

[mikem]

Very Close.

Hey srdavo ... you're right ... the Wallyworld ebike is very close.
Sounds like a good buy and a good answer for lots of bikers as is.
Maybe it won't be long before they hit the bulls eye.

Appreciate the research & input.