Guys,Gals,
I took my wife shopping at the thrift stores yesterday and I found a freedomscooter.com model 946 electric scooter, no charger or keys, sold for parts only for $25! couldnt pass it up. The scooter is complete and looks to be almost new. The charger isnt an issue, I can make one or order the proper charger for $20 online. I`ve replaced the key switch for a standard toggle switch until I get a key switch and I`m charging the batteries right now, they seem to be taking a charge.
A breakdown of the parts I nabbed is listed here:
http://www.partsforscooters.com/Vehicle-Type/Freedom-946-Electric-Scooter-Parts
The motor is 24v, 250watt and 14 amps.
My question is this:
Can I use these components to power my diamondback ascent mountain bike?
Will the motor be strong enough to give at least 20mph? (the scooter website says the scooter is capable of 22 mph)
Will I need some type of gear reduction unit due to the different wheel size? where would I get the proper unit?
I have access to a sturmey archer 3 speed hub, I want to power the front wheel and leave the rear wheel as is with the derailleur system.
I have access to as many 12v 5ah lead acid batteries as I need, I could make a 24v battery pack with as many Amp hours as I need to get the range I want.
I`m quite new to this but I am a good tinker and have a good knowledge of electronics/bike repair and maintenance and I have rebuilt many motorcycles so I believe I have the mechanical aptitude but I need help with the technical aspects of this project.
Any help or advice is appreciated,
Bossman
I took my wife shopping at the thrift stores yesterday and I found a freedomscooter.com model 946 electric scooter, no charger or keys, sold for parts only for $25! couldnt pass it up. The scooter is complete and looks to be almost new. The charger isnt an issue, I can make one or order the proper charger for $20 online. I`ve replaced the key switch for a standard toggle switch until I get a key switch and I`m charging the batteries right now, they seem to be taking a charge.
A breakdown of the parts I nabbed is listed here:
http://www.partsforscooters.com/Vehicle-Type/Freedom-946-Electric-Scooter-Parts
The motor is 24v, 250watt and 14 amps.
My question is this:
Can I use these components to power my diamondback ascent mountain bike?
Will the motor be strong enough to give at least 20mph? (the scooter website says the scooter is capable of 22 mph)
Will I need some type of gear reduction unit due to the different wheel size? where would I get the proper unit?
I have access to a sturmey archer 3 speed hub, I want to power the front wheel and leave the rear wheel as is with the derailleur system.
I have access to as many 12v 5ah lead acid batteries as I need, I could make a 24v battery pack with as many Amp hours as I need to get the range I want.
I`m quite new to this but I am a good tinker and have a good knowledge of electronics/bike repair and maintenance and I have rebuilt many motorcycles so I believe I have the mechanical aptitude but I need help with the technical aspects of this project.
Any help or advice is appreciated,
Bossman