The hardware stuff ...
Conversion of your bike offers two options, computer managed assist and throttle controlled (as in a motorbike).
Torque Sensing or throttle:
Crank mounted Motor Systems:
Hub Motor Configuration:
Torque Sensing or throttle:
- In a computer managed system the motor adds a user controlled preset percentage of assist to your pedalling efforts. Most systems have 4 presets, Eco, Tour, Speed and Turbo. This results in a very easy natural ride with little rider intervention but flattens hills easily. Battery, terrain and power setting dependent, range can be up to 50-60 km.
- A throttle controlled system allows you to power along without having to pedal, essentially a ‘motorbike’. Normally though, you would pedal and use the throttle function to control how much assist you need as and when required. Battery size and terrain dependent you should get 5-8 km without pedalling. Pedalling and judicious use of the throttle will obviously extend this but it is up to the rider to manage.
Crank mounted Motor Systems:
- Enables use of the rear cluster gear set (7-8) allowing the motor to run more efficiently and extend range and speed options. (You don’t need the front three gear cluster with a motor.) At low speeds, up hills for example hub motors can run hot and are not as efficient.
- If you do eventually upgrade your bike in many cases it can be reinstalled.
- Low centre of gravity and centrally balanced.
- Easy bike\wheel maintenance for punctures or repairs. Hub mounted motors do complicate this a bit with electrical connections and the hardware configuration.
Hub Motor Configuration:
- Does not use the rear gear set, motor runs at road wheel RPM. Not as efficient as mid mount motor systems.
- Good for inner city commuting, easy hills.
- New Sine wave controllers are very efficient
- Virtually no motor maintenance required, no moving parts
Batteries:
There are a number of battery options available from various frame mount versions to rear carrier rack systems for the larger ones. Batteries normally include a key lock down system and there is a USB port on the controller for charging your phone\tablet or running other accessories such as lights. Modern led bike lights use little power and will generally make little difference to range.
Battery sizes range from about 8 AH to 15AH ( Rear Rack option ) size. Bigger batteries obviously extend your range.
Battery life is 800 or more charge cycles and the inbuilt computer manages recharging to ensure you get the best performance and life.
Keeping them fully charged will extend their life and ensure the bike is ready to go when you are.
For a good idea of options on motors and batteries please check out our supplier MeloYelo or contact myself for more information.
There are a number of battery options available from various frame mount versions to rear carrier rack systems for the larger ones. Batteries normally include a key lock down system and there is a USB port on the controller for charging your phone\tablet or running other accessories such as lights. Modern led bike lights use little power and will generally make little difference to range.
Battery sizes range from about 8 AH to 15AH ( Rear Rack option ) size. Bigger batteries obviously extend your range.
Battery life is 800 or more charge cycles and the inbuilt computer manages recharging to ensure you get the best performance and life.
Keeping them fully charged will extend their life and ensure the bike is ready to go when you are.
For a good idea of options on motors and batteries please check out our supplier MeloYelo or contact myself for more information.