This is going to be the heaviest build I have ever accomplished. I am guessing it will weigh around 125 pounds. That is primarily because of the extremely heavy chassis (heavy by bicycle standards) and the huge 72ah pack. So, I am a little unsure what to expect. Obviously the bike rides well with nominal power based on the fact that it is designed for a basic 49cc engine. This chassis and suspension is the most stout I have ever built an E-bike around. But, it is unclear how much performance I can expect from it. I am not necessarily looking for top-fueler power, but, I want to make sure it has a surplus of torque. That is the reason for the relatively low gearing of 40mph. That may seem like a lot of speed, but remember, this is the drive that pushed the 100 pound Outrider trike to 86mph. Geared for 40mph, it should be a real handful. Also, my Hooligan is only running one of these motors and it is geared for 47mph [but weighs 1/2 as much]. So, I am looking at lower gearing with the same horsepower-per-pound of the Hooligan. But, my body weight will only affect the performance 1/2 as much as with the Hooligan because the bike weighs twice as much. So, I am guessing it will be around 50% more acceleration potential (roughly) than the Hooligan. Should be about perfect.
Today I begin the support structure for the battery box.
Matt