monster said:want to see how yours compairs to everyone else?
Lowell said:I should be greater than 61mph if downhill is counted. 8)
Toorbough ULL-Zeveigh said:Isn't the motor's back emf gonna act as a brake at that point?
If the hill was long enuf, terminal velocity would probably be higher with no motor.
Jozzer said:Unless the weight of all them batteries pulls you down faster :lol:
fechter said:If you disconnect the controller you can go faster.
I agree, I have some hills nearby that allow me to hit over 60 MPH with the "power" disconnected. Otherwise for me, motor braking hits right above the maximum "free wheel" spin speed of about 48 MPH on mine. In one of my old videos I hit the max speed on a steep hill and could feel the braking preventing me from rolling any faster.fechter said:When the back EMF gets up to the battery voltage, then it will start acting like a brake. Lowell has over 100v, that's going to be like over 70mph. If you disconnect the controller you can go faster.
I've seen some hills where you might be able to do this.
cnb said:which rider here is doing 51-60mph? must be at least 72v?
or what are your bike specs? though, shouldn't be just all about speed, think everyone should just be thankful that biking gives you freedom, exercise, chance to explore/help out your world/environment, save on gas, yada, ya.
just be smart about your speeds, know your surroundings 360 degree, road conditions, vehicular/pedestrian traffic. (are there potholes? rocks? debris?)
Ypedal said:Hey Lowell, any news to report on your rig ? does she still run like a champ or have you fried those nimh yet ? lol..
Toorbough ULL-Zeveigh said:fechter said:If you disconnect the controller you can go faster.
That's what I meant by 'no motor'.
I forgot Lowell has a 5303.
It's the 5304 I was thinking of that's 0.95 kph/V for a 26 in. wheel.