Classic British Flight Sim

Nope , not an aircraft.. my electric bicycle

Prodeco Phantom X2 v4.0

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Legal max speed for conventional bicycles with electric power by law is 20 mph, Without Peddling
After I perform some of my wizardry. I calculate I'll get it to go 29 mph. WP

Theoretically speaking of course..

Looks very good Joe, how far can you go on one charge and how steep a hill will it climb before you have to help it up with some leg power!!

Regards
Nigel.

Nigel H-J wrote: ↑

17 Jun 2018, 14:53

Looks very good Joe, how far can you go on one charge and how steep a hill will it climb before you have to help it up with some leg power!!

Regards
Nigel.

I suspect thats's a question Joe won't be able to answer, there are no hills in Florida.

I suspect thats's a question Joe won't be able to answer, there are no hills in Florida.

Hi Nigel

With 700watt max motor output and my two thunder guns pumping I'm getting over 30 miles per charge.
there are some hills in west palm beach.
And the draw bridges over the intercoastal waterways.
But most of my ride is on relatively level terrain.

Technically the factory estimates 28 to 38 miles
My longest ride was 32 miles and I still had enough voltage to go another 6 miles.

Joe, it is hard to calculate an exact distance. There are many factors to consider.
Ambient temperature, direct sunlight on the battery.
Tire pressure
Weight on the bike (I weight 210 lbs) then tire patch kit, tools, lights, 3 bike locks
How many traffic lights I have to stop for. Throttle input verses force I apply to the wheel to resume cruise speed (approx 21 mph)
Wind resistance created by my speed plus wind speed and direction... My posture (drag).
You know, stuff like that.

Joe, all that technology, and still no mudguards?
I know "It never rains in California", but what about Florida?

Hello Mike.

Not much mud around here Mike. Besides it's not really built for muddy or wet riding.

It's build for street riding.

Hi Joe
"Mudguards" aren't just for mud, though.
Maybe that's why the USA calls them "fenders" (which are either guitars or bumper bars in the real world.)
If the road is wet, the tyres/tires send up a lot of water.
But if you're a fairweather rider, OK

Anyway, it's a great looking bike, hope you're enjoying it.

Hi Mike


fenders


mud guards

Hi Nigel

With 700watt max motor output and my two thunder guns pumping I'm getting over 30 miles per charge.
there are some hills in west palm beach.
And the draw bridges over the intercoastal waterways.
But most of my ride is on relatively level terrain.

Technically the factory estimates 28 to 38 miles
My longest ride was 32 miles and I still had enough voltage to go another 6 miles.

That is by all accounts quite a distance you can cover on that bike, guess they will become more favourable for townies who usually commute to work in a car or even buses as all the legwork is done for 'em, what is more a lot cheaper than public transport and very much cheaper that fuel.

Regards
Nigel.