Paladin
100 W
I thought I would add this bike to the mix.
Turned into a real fun bike.
Current as of 9/21/2015
Started as just a mod to an old mtn. bike...whoops.
Bike number 2 for me...you people and your addictive hobbies...sheesh!
Bike 1, single speed Fito Modena GT cruiser, MagicPie3, 48v/10ah lifepo4. Killed the battery pulling 30a and fixed it...was fun,user error. Good for 20a/20miles in the flats with vigorous pedaling. Fun bike. More a road bike. I ran it off road but I found it wanted to push in the dirt/in the corners, and went down a couple times.(dirt tires)
After the MP3 I wanted a bike that was more like a pedal/trail bike. Pedaling the MP3 is like a resistance machine, not fun with out the power.
Started with a $200 FSX bike that I wrecked cross threading the bottom bracket, whoops. Replacing a BB that was just fine as-is. Medium Frame was to big anyway(I am 5'7"/155lbs.)...maybe fit batteries better...Bikeisland.com, frames only too.
Actually I was going to put a motor on an old 1988-89 steel Mt. bike...after I put a hole in the bike seat tube/BB with an X-ato knife the plan changed.
And it seemed as if I was in some kind of self induced pain mode.
Nearly cut the tip of a finger off in the disc brake...Wow! Look out! Keep all body parts away from that mini guillotine. Still feels funky when I press on the finger nail almost a year later...Roll the bones. Thrashed my knee, thinking I could actually ride a bike under pedal power, guess I am out of shape, getting old and was not in the best shape to begin with...sigh.
Anyhow...
So next ordered the small FSX frame...bikesdirect.com so...
Added some parts.
It is a fine bike as is. I just can not leave things alone.
Started with a Conhismotor 350w.
That motor felt like it never wanted to be an ebike motor. It works ok just has a bad vibration at start, gets warm, and the 6 fet got HOT, in a seat bag. Just a weak motor.
Reminded me of a tandem with the guy on the back...he really dosen't want to be there.
I feel sorry for the people with 250w limit, that is just stupid.
Anyhoo...after I switched to the Mac10t/9fet...now we are having fun.
This bike turned into a fun little machine now.
The Mac 10t really brought this bike to life.
Not even warm...the hub and the controller barely gets warm in the bag.
(had to cut vent holes in bag after it got over 80 degrees f outside)
35-45min mostly flat'ish terrain in the soft dirt.
Wants to pull the front end up at 20a/1000w CA3 settings. This maybe due to the way the motor torque works the rear suspension.
Tuned it to 16a/750w via the CA3 and it is a real nice trail bike.
12s/10ah turnigy in back pack. Close to 10 lbs. batteries and tools, & air pump. For the Back Pack.
Bike weighs in at 43-44lbs.(bathroom floor scale)
Turned into a real fun bike.
Current as of 9/21/2015
Started as just a mod to an old mtn. bike...whoops.
Bike number 2 for me...you people and your addictive hobbies...sheesh!
Bike 1, single speed Fito Modena GT cruiser, MagicPie3, 48v/10ah lifepo4. Killed the battery pulling 30a and fixed it...was fun,user error. Good for 20a/20miles in the flats with vigorous pedaling. Fun bike. More a road bike. I ran it off road but I found it wanted to push in the dirt/in the corners, and went down a couple times.(dirt tires)
After the MP3 I wanted a bike that was more like a pedal/trail bike. Pedaling the MP3 is like a resistance machine, not fun with out the power.
Started with a $200 FSX bike that I wrecked cross threading the bottom bracket, whoops. Replacing a BB that was just fine as-is. Medium Frame was to big anyway(I am 5'7"/155lbs.)...maybe fit batteries better...Bikeisland.com, frames only too.
Actually I was going to put a motor on an old 1988-89 steel Mt. bike...after I put a hole in the bike seat tube/BB with an X-ato knife the plan changed.
And it seemed as if I was in some kind of self induced pain mode.
Nearly cut the tip of a finger off in the disc brake...Wow! Look out! Keep all body parts away from that mini guillotine. Still feels funky when I press on the finger nail almost a year later...Roll the bones. Thrashed my knee, thinking I could actually ride a bike under pedal power, guess I am out of shape, getting old and was not in the best shape to begin with...sigh.
Anyhow...
So next ordered the small FSX frame...bikesdirect.com so...
Added some parts.
It is a fine bike as is. I just can not leave things alone.
Started with a Conhismotor 350w.
That motor felt like it never wanted to be an ebike motor. It works ok just has a bad vibration at start, gets warm, and the 6 fet got HOT, in a seat bag. Just a weak motor.
Reminded me of a tandem with the guy on the back...he really dosen't want to be there.
I feel sorry for the people with 250w limit, that is just stupid.
Anyhoo...after I switched to the Mac10t/9fet...now we are having fun.
This bike turned into a fun little machine now.
The Mac 10t really brought this bike to life.
Not even warm...the hub and the controller barely gets warm in the bag.
(had to cut vent holes in bag after it got over 80 degrees f outside)
35-45min mostly flat'ish terrain in the soft dirt.
Wants to pull the front end up at 20a/1000w CA3 settings. This maybe due to the way the motor torque works the rear suspension.
Tuned it to 16a/750w via the CA3 and it is a real nice trail bike.
12s/10ah turnigy in back pack. Close to 10 lbs. batteries and tools, & air pump. For the Back Pack.
Bike weighs in at 43-44lbs.(bathroom floor scale)