John in CR
100 TW
I only got to 172kph, but that was at about 700m (not a mile) where I let off the throttle due to what appeared to be something on the road, so it had a bit more to give. I had already ridden a couple of miles to get to the start point, so voltage was down a bit and motor wasn't cold. I'm hoping my current build will top out above 180, due to a 3% increase in pack voltage (31s instead of 30s), a stiffer pack (less sag), and a 6% bigger wheel. While the bigger wheel seems to contradict what I always say about wheel size, my motor was unstressed before, and I believe my greater attention to aero and personal weight loss will more than offset the negatives of higher gearing. My biggest problem is finding a good place and time for a real top speed run.