E-MountainBiking on Lithium
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E-MountainBiking on Lithium
To reach the performance of Downhill mountain bikers on a ebike that is also fast going up the hills in a lightweight configuration ebike made and marketed a new sport can be born! This is a place where I sometimes ride by ebike but not as fast LOL.
https://tinyurl.com/2576bn
https://tinyurl.com/2576bn
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That looks like a really nice area..It would be a bit of a bummer hitting a hiden rock in the grass though (i noticed they stayed on paths)..I kind of wonder, if a ebike were to have a similar configuration and use as a DH bike. I don't think hub motors would cut it. Not unless someone came up with a hub motor designed to take that type of impact. I think a frame mounted motor would be better way to go.
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That looks like a really nice area..It would be a bit of a bummer hitting a hiden rock in the grass though (i noticed they stayed on paths)..I kind of wonder, if a ebike were to have a similar configuration and use as a DH bike. I don't think hub motors would cut it. Not unless someone came up with a hub motor designed to take that type of impact. I think a frame mounted motor would be better way to go.
Yes LIGHTNESS will cost a bit more but the performance, quality and durability would be unequaled in a Ebike.IMO any hub motor would NOT be an option.Notice that the space frame lithium bike has room for four 7 lb batteries good for over a 100 mile range with no pedaling.
Your right about hidden lava rocks in the tall grass and unless you have ridden in certain places many times you can expect to eat it at times if you go too fast. That's what motocrossing is all about.Riding on the edge! and having equipment that will handel punishment.
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Thats a pretty neat idea with the motor right on the swing arm. On a full suspension application, with the motor close to the piviot point it shouldn't effect the rebound response of the swing arm. (sprung weight). Who is using this set up now? It's a prototype i take it? Full suspension or hard tail? I can't see the upper part of the picture.
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Thats a pretty neat idea with the motor right on the swing arm. On a full suspension application, with the motor close to the piviot point it shouldn't effect the rebound response of the swing arm. (sprung weight). Who is using this set up now? It's a prototype i take it? Full suspension or hard tail? I can't see the upper part of the picture.
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Thanks! It could be a much better bike at FIFTY times the cost then throw away all the derailers..OR just make a 1000 of these at $300. each.Two swingarms and motors will work nice on a trike like a "SHreader" LOL
https://www.epinions.com/bike-Bicycle...hockwave__1999
https://www.epinions.com/bike-Bicycle...hockwave__1999
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Thats a pretty neat idea with the motor right on the swing arm. On a full suspension application, with the motor close to the piviot point it shouldn't effect the rebound response of the swing arm. (sprung weight). Who is using this set up now? It's a prototype i take it? Full suspension or hard tail? I can't see the upper part of the picture.
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and Lowell will still have a 100 lb ebike.
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Ah, the great RANDY has spoken - I went and checked M750 Wavecrest specs - 64lbs with NiMh. Outfit with Lithium chemistry it would drop a few pounds but still be a little over 50lbs. So, you win! Yep, hang that 5lb motor off the swingarm, wear your stoopid chit eating grin and see how long it stays securely attached when jumping, diving and carrying on like in the video.
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Ah, the great RANDY has spoken - I went and checked M750 Wavecrest specs - 64lbs with NiMh. Outfit with Lithium chemistry it would drop a few pounds but still be a little over 50lbs. So, you win! Yep, hang that 5lb motor off the swingarm, wear your stoopid chit eating grin and see how long it stays securely attached when jumping, diving and carrying on like in the video.
If you have a better way of mounting a 5 lb motor with 1600 watts of power onto a full suspension ebike lets see it.
You must be the new actor in Lowells Broadway play.
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These races would separate the kids ebikes from REAL Ebikes using the same kind of batteries with the same WH. rating.
A criterium, or crit, is a type of bike race held on a short course (usually less than 5 km), often run on closed-off city center streets.
Race length can be determined by a total time or a number of laps, in which case the number of remaining laps is calculated as the race progresses. Generally the event's duration (commonly one hour) is shorter than that of a traditional road race — which can last many hours, sometimes over the course of several days or even weeks, as in a Grand Tour. However, the average speed and intensity are appreciably higher. The winner is the first rider to cross the finish line without having been "lapped".
Events often have prizes (called primes, usually cash) for winning specific intermediate laps (for instance, every 10th lap).
Success in criterion's requires a mix of good technical skills — in particular, the ability to corner rapidly and sharply — and riding safely with a large group on a short circuit and exceptional fitness to attack other riders and repeatedly accelerate hard from corners.
Criterion's are relatively easy to organize and do not require a large amount of space. They are the most common type of bicycle racing in the continental United States.
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lol but i dont think he made any money doing it he just wanted to run. i also did road races i wasn't
a big fan when it came to steep hills in the course. well that and the odd crash nothing feels better than using your ass as a brake pad.
personally if i was in a pack and i saw a guy on my course with a ebike i would laugh first than turn into him especially when theres money on the line.
be Careful if you keep publicizing how good your ebike is you may be in danger of being killed by oil tycoons lol
cheers
a big fan when it came to steep hills in the course. well that and the odd crash nothing feels better than using your ass as a brake pad.
personally if i was in a pack and i saw a guy on my course with a ebike i would laugh first than turn into him especially when theres money on the line.
be Careful if you keep publicizing how good your ebike is you may be in danger of being killed by oil tycoons lol
cheers