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    125V 80mph e-recumbent by Paul McDonald

    I don't believe the Cromotor can match the top speed of the Crystalyte HS3548. Of all the motors listed in the bike simulator on ebikes.ca Crystalyte 3548 comes out on top. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Or if you can find a motor that spins faster… and can take some heat. Let me Know...
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    125V 80mph e-recumbent by Paul McDonald

    A word of advice, if you do order the Lightning Phantom Midracer, and go 80 mph in it. Don't let Tim Brummer ( the owner of Lightning Cycle Dynamics ) know you did this on his deign. He will reply with a terse e-mail back. Probably consulting with his lawyers, that the did not design or...
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    125V 80mph e-recumbent by Paul McDonald

    Veloman, you forgot to mention, "Not so good in strong crosswinds." However, on a beautiful day with smooth asphalt beneath you, there is nothing like opening the throttle all the way. It's a spiritual experience … when space and time seems to warps all around you. :roll: Paul MacDonald
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    125V 80mph e-recumbent by Paul McDonald

    For that speed run, I was running 125 volts 15 Ah LiPo batteries. For the controller, Lyen 18 FET 4115 MOSFET The motor was mounted in a 24" rim w/hookworm 24x 2.50 tire on the rear. Temps on the motor stayed within perimeters. However, on 3rd run down runway, the controller did blow smoke...
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    Crystalyte HS 4040 Rear hub Motor

    Purchased from Ilia at ebikessf.com Quality motor, fair prices and fast shipping. I paid $480.00 for this new 4040 hub motor with built-in 2 K thermal sensor, NSK bearings, and honeywell s411 hall sensors. Weight is 17.5 lbs I bought the HS 3540 from Ilia 2 years ago and still runs great! A...
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    Manufacturers/Dealers to Gravitate Towards

    You would do well buying from Ilia at ebikessf.com My first motor I bought from Ilia. It was Crystalyte HS 3540 two years ago. Still runs great! My recent motor I bought from him, the new and more powerful Crystalyte H40 cruiser or high speed 4040. Check out his website. He has an online...
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