Up and running today, although currently its all just zip tied together, mostly to make sure it all works! Speed controller is running sensor-less at the moment so acceleration is a bit nosier than it will be when finished. GPS speedo attached to the bars for speed check, that's not staying there.
Did a quick 8km, can maintain 20-22kph without me pedaling at all. If I pedal, its only slightly faster but the current the motor is using drops, therefore (I guess) increasing range.
With the current sprocket ratios of 16/47, I'm pedaling about as fast as id ever want when its at max speed, and it's not geared so high that I cant use it slowly around the park with the kids, so a happy medium. The new wheels are WAY smoother than I expected, Id happily travel faster if the hub and gearing allowed. When up to speed its also quieter than I expected.
Did a quick 8km, can maintain 20-22kph without me pedaling at all. If I pedal, its only slightly faster but the current the motor is using drops, therefore (I guess) increasing range.
With the current sprocket ratios of 16/47, I'm pedaling about as fast as id ever want when its at max speed, and it's not geared so high that I cant use it slowly around the park with the kids, so a happy medium. The new wheels are WAY smoother than I expected, Id happily travel faster if the hub and gearing allowed. When up to speed its also quieter than I expected.
