I am Electrified !! US Pro-drive / Currie

[srdavo]

no rubber.

the spokes fit into slots on the adapter.
everything fits nice & snug. does not move and doesn't seem to stress the spokes.

 

[srdavo]

New Batteries

To keep things simple (& cheaper), I bought a pair of 12 volt/12amp sla's.
I could have saved $10 on Ebay, but these were on the shelf, at the local Battery Mart, charged & ready!!

18 mph on level ground. really good take off. I rode it for 30 minutes yesterday (7+ miles) & didn't notice any power loss. you ought to hear the cyclists, when I pass them, and I'm not pedaling.

 

[srdavo]

mileage update

After 2 days on the same charge;
start: 18 mph top end
After 44 minutes ride time/ 10.5 miles covered
new top speed= 15.5 mph


I know.....my results would be way better if I'd just pedal some.

 

[jerryt]

Bike looks good and sounds like you're getting good performance. Its hard to beat lead acid batts.
You prolly already know that you don't want the batts to discharge too much before recharge. Heres another link
http://www.batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-35.htm

 

[srdavo]

thanks & thanks for the link!!

 

[Earth Mechanic]

nice setup davo, looks solid. But I gotta say, 18 mph is pretty weak, that is basically an even pedal on-road, not even close to anerobic, I think I drafted a car faster than that today on my 29'er. Does it still go 18mph uphill?...that might be worth something. Its still a nice build though...Partyon!