Project X , emma's folding e-trike

twinkle

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May 14, 2013
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Hi
this is the latest and possibly last in the trike builds

a folding e-trike
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Full build history is on atomic zombie

Currently looking for a replacement 20" e-wheel with disc and controller to upgrade from the one fitted

later's emma
 
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KirstinS

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Not seen you round here for ages Emma ! Nice to hear from you

Love the new trike !

Are you after anything in particular on voltage and wattage side of things ?

And interested in anything that requires relacing ? Ie bare or in other rim sizes ?
 

twinkle

E-Triker
May 14, 2013
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Peacehaven nr Brighton
@KirstinS
Not much time available so not a lot done .

328 rpm to run in a 20" wheel , bare or built , not worried but must have disc brake . Freewheel or cassette but only 7 speed .
Using your other one at the moment.

later's Emma
 

KirstinS

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There is a broken 20 inch bike on gumtree in brighton. Sounds like throttle or controller have gone but equally might just be dodgy wiring fault. I've emailed the seller already. Was considering as a fixer upper for resale but might suit you ?

He was after 100 and claims the 8ah battery is still good too (hmmm)
 

Gaz

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Ooooh , envious :D

Have been looking at recumbent trikes of late, with a view to electrickery. Narrowly missed an ICE QNT recently. Still watching a Kettwiesel.

Gaz
 

anotherkiwi

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My T-Tris 26 is somewhere between Brno and here... In my area there are no trikes, I have seen two in the last 5 years and the second hand market is zero.

Nice build Emma. My welding skills are a bit rusty and I have no workshop but I did look hard at Atomic Zombie before deciding factory built was a wiser choice for me. I get to choose the motor and install that however :)
 

twinkle

E-Triker
May 14, 2013
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Peacehaven nr Brighton
@KirstinS thanks but its FWD

@Gaz only 15 miles west of you if you want a test ride .

@anotherkiwi Thanks , Luckily I have 2 workshops and a small machine shop at home

Later's all

We are having a long weekend triking
( if the weather didn't hear me say that )

emma
 

KirstinS

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@KirstinS thanks but its FWD

@Gaz only 15 miles west of you if you want a test ride .

@anotherkiwi Thanks , Luckily I have 2 workshops and a small machine shop at home

Later's all

We are having a long weekend triking
( if the weather didn't hear me say that )

emma
Oh, of.course. Bit silly of me but I'll keep eyes peeled

Sadly I think you just missed Jeremy selling 328rpm motors
 

twinkle

E-Triker
May 14, 2013
249
93
Peacehaven nr Brighton
Hi Folks ,
I went and done it ,tonight
I have ordered a new q100 ,
here are the latest photos of the beast. The build log is on atomiczombie.com for anyone interested .

Its has been tested using the BPM motor , it's too quick and juicy .
It went uphill as fast as it goes along the flat .

This week after .a long weekend away triking I found some time on Tuesday to test the folding mech and to check it fits in the estate car.
With breath help and a sigh of relief and photos to prove .

It folds and fits,

It only needs 3 bolts ( 2 for seat removal and clamp bolt ) to fold and the mirrors removed to fit in the very back of the X type - result you might say .
tools required for the fold is a 6mm allen and 13mm spanner with a 10mm spanner for the mirrors .

Removing the hamster bags does help (it allows you to see the bolts )
Currently I have a bottle battery fitted on the rear of the seat and hope to retain it or acquire another similar one .

They say a photo is worth a thousand words so 5000 words later











That will be it for this year ( famous last words )

later's emma
 

anotherkiwi

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Its has been tested using the BPM motor , it's too quick and juicy .
It went uphill as fast as it goes along the flat .
OOooo!!! I want one! :D

Congratulations, love the colour!
 

Nealh

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Very nice work Emma.
 

twinkle

E-Triker
May 14, 2013
249
93
Peacehaven nr Brighton
Hi Folks

The new q100 328 was ordered direct from China and arrived 6 1/2 days later together with controllers and displays , a pair of rims were ordered on Saturday and today I ordered the spokes from " ryan builds wheels " he will cut to length and thread to your size .

Waiting for the last of the bits to arrive then its building time and fitting the new system ...........

later's emma
 
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