I have this motor and am very pleased with it. Up to 500 miles use over the last 2 months.Woosh sells the 85SX, which I'm sure he wouldn't if he hadn't tested it out well.
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85SX 2.0kgs 100mm cassette 40NM AIKEMA lightweight rear motor wheels, available in 26" and 700C(28") rims
You can buy it at the site in the link.Has anyone tried AKM hub motors ?
I was considering this one
because it's particulary light
Thanks
Stephen
I tested one. It was sensorless, so had to be careful with choice of controller. I used a sensorless controller, but it still lost sync with it whenever I opened the the throttle to full. I solved that by experimenting with the settings. I think theyre mainly sensored now, so you shouldn't get that problem. I had it on a road bike and the power was OK, but wouldn't be my choice for a 95kg+ rider with hills.Have somebody tested the akm 75sx? Is as good as the others? Haven't found a single review
Thanks for the info, I have one with a speed sensor included and I went with the 201 and plan to install it on 700c so its nice to know that is ok, My main concern isn't the motor's performance when it's on, but rather the amount of resistance or drag it creates when it's off and I'm pedaling on my own. Could you share your experiences regarding how this compares to riding a traditional, non-electric road bike? I plan to use the motor only occasionally and will mostly ride with it turned off. Thank you.I tested one. It was sensorless, so had to be careful with choice of controller. I used a sensorless controller, but it still lost sync with it whenever I opened the the throttle to full. I solved that by experimenting with the settings. I think theyre mainly sensored now, so you shouldn't get that problem. I had it on a road bike and the power was OK, but wouldn't be my choice for a 95kg+ rider with hills.
Make sure you get the right RPM for what you need. 201 rpm is OK up to 15 mph in 26" or 700c wheel. 328rpm is too fast for big wheels, but a good choice for 16" or 20".
All the AKM motors have relatively low resistance. All motors can take a few miles before they free-up completely.Thanks for the info, I have one with a speed sensor included and I went with the 201 and plan to install it on 700c so its nice to know that is ok, My main concern isn't the motor's performance when it's on, but rather the amount of resistance or drag it creates when it's off and I'm pedaling on my own. Could you share your experiences regarding how this compares to riding a traditional, non-electric road bike? I plan to use the motor only occasionally and will mostly ride with it turned off. Thank you.