I have a bike currently set up with a 1500w DD, using a 35a KT controller and LCD3 display (very similar to that sold by Leafbike). Battery is able to supply 25a with shorter bursts slightly higher.
Having no use for speeds in excess of 20mph, and a desire for a little better performance in hilly terrain (bike used in a rolling coastal area), currently kicking around the idea of converting the bike to a geared rear hub. Thinking I may be able to get away with using less power at 10mph on the level, and have more "grunt" available when needed for the hills? Perhaps a 1000w Mac 10 or 12t, but I'm open for suggestions. I know very little about the available 750+ watt geared hub options. I'm 315 lbs and playing in a hilly area, so I'd much rather have too much power than not enough.....
Also wondering if I'll be able to use my existing 35a controller and display, or if I'll be forced to update? Pretty sure the controller is able to be configured with an external wheel speed sensor, and I'm assuming my current PAS sensor and throttle will be able to be used as is.
A question for those with DD and geared hub experience. How much difference in the noise levels between the 2? Squeaks and rattles drive me batty, will the noise from the gears make me crazy?
Thanks for any help/guidance/links that might give me a hand making this call -Al
Having no use for speeds in excess of 20mph, and a desire for a little better performance in hilly terrain (bike used in a rolling coastal area), currently kicking around the idea of converting the bike to a geared rear hub. Thinking I may be able to get away with using less power at 10mph on the level, and have more "grunt" available when needed for the hills? Perhaps a 1000w Mac 10 or 12t, but I'm open for suggestions. I know very little about the available 750+ watt geared hub options. I'm 315 lbs and playing in a hilly area, so I'd much rather have too much power than not enough.....
Also wondering if I'll be able to use my existing 35a controller and display, or if I'll be forced to update? Pretty sure the controller is able to be configured with an external wheel speed sensor, and I'm assuming my current PAS sensor and throttle will be able to be used as is.
A question for those with DD and geared hub experience. How much difference in the noise levels between the 2? Squeaks and rattles drive me batty, will the noise from the gears make me crazy?
Thanks for any help/guidance/links that might give me a hand making this call -Al