Surly LHT front wheel drive

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Details of this build can be found here.

http://www.evalbum.com/3398

 

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Martin

Well done. I remember your first post about this - good to see the finished work.

Where does the battery-container come from?

It's great that we're all exploring different possibilities.

 

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[Miles]

Thanks for the info on the bottle. I'm using the Vapextech packs, too.

Not the best weather for testing, today..

 

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[Miles]

Can you test it inside? Lift the rear wheel and use the brakes to provide the load and check the readings when it cuts out.

 

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[Miles]

lifting the front wheel

So, my short-term memory is not so good :lol:

How many cycles on the packs, now? They need at least four complete charge/discharge cycles to condition them.

 

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[Miles]

Yes, that'll be fine. You can discharge by riding it - they won't be up to spec. until after 4 complete cycles, though.

 

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[recumpence]

I really like this build. Front wheel drive is one very good solution to having good pedalling ability and good electric drive on the same bike. It can also be removed easily and a stanard fork installed.

Very nice build quality too. I love the bottom bracket drive idea for the jackshaft. Very well executed.

I have considered this too. :wink:

Oh, did I say, very well done?!

Matt

 

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I am looking forward to seeing your new mountain bike project.

You and me both. :wink:

I am looking forward to more road reports on your bike.

Matt

 

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You want fixed throttle for sure.

Also, just set the LV cutoff very low and your cutout will cease. :wink:

Matt

 

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[drewjet]

Very nice. I was just going to ask you about the throttle. I sure wish there was a ready made throttle that we could use for the RC ESC's.

If you come up with someting, please post.

NICE BIKE!!!

 

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[vanilla ice]

Best fork evAR.. throttle has got to go tho. Did I miss it or is that a modified off the shelf kart sprocket on the front hub? Or is it a custom machined adapter plate going from the freehub to the kart bolt patten?

 

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[Miles]

How about a synchronous belt from the "throttle" knob to a twist grip on the handlebars?

I'm sure RC type controllers with control voltage input will be along soon - the Castle Creations system has been delayed, though

Until then you can hack into the servo tester and take the leads going to its potentiometer to an external one, or one in a twist throttle such as the Magura.

 

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[vanilla ice]

Which sprocket/carrier combo is that that matched up if you don't mind me asking?? May come in handy.

I'm surprised more people don't put rear hubs into forks.