SnowDog2112
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This thread was..."need guidance, 48v 15ah 700w battery match-up". Well, now that I got that cleared up, I changed the thread title to reflect what the thread has become.
As even larger batteries become available, maybe the price will come down into my range for the 48/20's .
Hello all. I'm another newbie to the scene. Ultimately I'm trying to convert my Giant Rincon to electric, for under $650 US. I have a good sized hill to tackle on the way to work everyday. (Behind Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. I weigh about 235lbs.
I want a top speed of around 20mph. The Bike has a 135mm drop out (rear) and a 7 gear cassette. 26" whl.
I found a Lipo, water bottle type battery (48v 12ah 700w) delivered for $319.
I need to find a suitable rear wheel kit... I looked at 48v 1000watt kits, but they suggest no less than a 17ah battery. So is it a 500w/ kit I need?
Any advice would be great.
Thanks in advance and nice to meet everybody..
My spec's.
Desired max speed on level ground. mph or kph: 25mph
Desired max range at what cruising speed. mph or kph 25 miles at 15 to18 mph willing to assist motor when comfortable.
Preferred bike wheel size, or wheel size of bike you want to convert. Most common kits are for 26" wheels. 26" 135mm dropout. Entry level Mountain Bike. not 700c
Brake type of motor wheel. Disc or not. Common / average rim caliper brakes, not disc.
Rider weight. 235lbs
Terrain. Exp: mostly flat, some short hills under 20% grade, 5 days a week ,a short commute 4 miles one way. One 1/10th mile 20% grade hill to tackle on the way.
Maybe twice a month I'd like to go 25 miles in one stretch. Mostly flat. Slight ups and downs. Elevation drops consistently on the way to destination. about 100ft. Pavement and paved trails.
Budget. $650
As even larger batteries become available, maybe the price will come down into my range for the 48/20's .
Hello all. I'm another newbie to the scene. Ultimately I'm trying to convert my Giant Rincon to electric, for under $650 US. I have a good sized hill to tackle on the way to work everyday. (Behind Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY. I weigh about 235lbs.
I want a top speed of around 20mph. The Bike has a 135mm drop out (rear) and a 7 gear cassette. 26" whl.
I found a Lipo, water bottle type battery (48v 12ah 700w) delivered for $319.
I need to find a suitable rear wheel kit... I looked at 48v 1000watt kits, but they suggest no less than a 17ah battery. So is it a 500w/ kit I need?
Any advice would be great.
Thanks in advance and nice to meet everybody..
My spec's.
Desired max speed on level ground. mph or kph: 25mph
Desired max range at what cruising speed. mph or kph 25 miles at 15 to18 mph willing to assist motor when comfortable.
Preferred bike wheel size, or wheel size of bike you want to convert. Most common kits are for 26" wheels. 26" 135mm dropout. Entry level Mountain Bike. not 700c
Brake type of motor wheel. Disc or not. Common / average rim caliper brakes, not disc.
Rider weight. 235lbs
Terrain. Exp: mostly flat, some short hills under 20% grade, 5 days a week ,a short commute 4 miles one way. One 1/10th mile 20% grade hill to tackle on the way.
Maybe twice a month I'd like to go 25 miles in one stretch. Mostly flat. Slight ups and downs. Elevation drops consistently on the way to destination. about 100ft. Pavement and paved trails.
Budget. $650