Redundo, my latest ecumbent cargo bike
08-15-21, 04:40 PM
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Redundo, my latest ecumbent cargo bike
Meet Redundo, my latest dual drive ecumbent from a RANS Stratus LE frame with 500W 48V Bafang 20” front hub, TSDZ2 OSF, Schwalbe Super Moto-X tires, and the remains of a Burley Nomad converted to a flat bed with 35G Rubbermaid ActionPacker. Using the same pair of 52V 20Ah Luna DireWolf batteries as on Blutus.
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09-06-21, 06:22 AM
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Question, how does this setup work when going up hill? Is there enough traction on that front hub to pull rider and gear?
09-06-21, 06:30 AM
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It's a dual ve system, not just the front hub motor.
I'd imagine it all depends on how steep the hill is.
I'd imagine it all depends on how steep the hill is.
09-06-21, 04:40 PM
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Incidentally, today’s ride was 43 miles, top speed 47mph, averaging 17.7mph and hauling close to a hundred pounds of supplies back home between the Catskills and Berkshires. Even managed to sneak in a brief session at the U-Pick – and still have enough energy to prepare dinner! (Too bad I’m a lousy cook though.)
