MikeFairbanks
100 kW
Here's what I'm wondering (and, no, I have no intentions of building such a project):
1. Using a regular bicycle (not a motorcycle) and converting it to an e-bike, what is the longest distance somebody went on one charge, with speed only being a factor in that the bike had to go at least a normal riding speed (12-15mph on up to about 25-30mph)?
Obviously a lot of battery would have to be included, but I wonder if someone has made it 200 miles on a single charge.
I wonder if anyone has made a true cross-country trek on nothing but electricity, stopping each 100-200 miles to plug in and sleep.
Just curious is all.
The reason my mind hit on this question today is that there is a lot of talk in the media about ebikes these days, and I like it.
Also, I email Jason at EbikeKit.com about once every month or two to see how he's doing and the guy is swamped with orders all the time. I'm so glad that it's working out. I bet his business will get pretty big before long. He makes a good product and backs it up. My two kits are still going strong. The tricycle is on its third year and the bike is on its second year.
On another note, Jason not only used my photo for his website, but it looks like it will be in an ad campaign in Mexico as well. Photography is my primary hobby for the last few years, and I don't ever do it for money (just doesn't seem fun to me). But I very much enjoy making a photo and giving it away.
This is the photo (you've seen it before) of my bike (which I'm slightly reconfiguring...just a little), and eventually when this battery dies (it's still very strong) I'll replace it with something modern. But for now it's a great ride. I really enjoy riding it and can go anywhere in town.
A week ago my wife and I went out for a few drinks and to watch college football (UGA vs. Tennessee) and there happened to be a car show in the next town. As luck would have it an old Ford (I think a Model A) parked right in front of the pub and I saw an opportunity to get a photo (I always bring my dslr everywhere I go).
I emailed the photo to the owner of the pub and she sent me a gift card for a free dinner. I didn't expect that, but now I get to go back and have a couple IPAs on the house. Sweet. Hopefully I uploaded the correct size photo.
It seems that the world is actually full of nice people. You give and sometimes you receive in return.
Years ago I caught this near-crash (notice that he forgot to bring down the landing gear...his partner radioed for him to pull up at the last second). I posted the photo online and the pilot invited me to take a ride with them in Nashville. The group is called Red Thunder, and they have a "communist" theme for their airshow performances. All their planes are Soviet or Chinese and are very old. Unfortunately, one of them died in the spring when he didn't pull up quickly enough from a vertical loop (they think he passed out and just went straight down), so I haven't talked to these guys in a while, but they are super cool.
1. Using a regular bicycle (not a motorcycle) and converting it to an e-bike, what is the longest distance somebody went on one charge, with speed only being a factor in that the bike had to go at least a normal riding speed (12-15mph on up to about 25-30mph)?
Obviously a lot of battery would have to be included, but I wonder if someone has made it 200 miles on a single charge.
I wonder if anyone has made a true cross-country trek on nothing but electricity, stopping each 100-200 miles to plug in and sleep.
Just curious is all.
The reason my mind hit on this question today is that there is a lot of talk in the media about ebikes these days, and I like it.
Also, I email Jason at EbikeKit.com about once every month or two to see how he's doing and the guy is swamped with orders all the time. I'm so glad that it's working out. I bet his business will get pretty big before long. He makes a good product and backs it up. My two kits are still going strong. The tricycle is on its third year and the bike is on its second year.
On another note, Jason not only used my photo for his website, but it looks like it will be in an ad campaign in Mexico as well. Photography is my primary hobby for the last few years, and I don't ever do it for money (just doesn't seem fun to me). But I very much enjoy making a photo and giving it away.
This is the photo (you've seen it before) of my bike (which I'm slightly reconfiguring...just a little), and eventually when this battery dies (it's still very strong) I'll replace it with something modern. But for now it's a great ride. I really enjoy riding it and can go anywhere in town.
A week ago my wife and I went out for a few drinks and to watch college football (UGA vs. Tennessee) and there happened to be a car show in the next town. As luck would have it an old Ford (I think a Model A) parked right in front of the pub and I saw an opportunity to get a photo (I always bring my dslr everywhere I go).
I emailed the photo to the owner of the pub and she sent me a gift card for a free dinner. I didn't expect that, but now I get to go back and have a couple IPAs on the house. Sweet. Hopefully I uploaded the correct size photo.
It seems that the world is actually full of nice people. You give and sometimes you receive in return.
Years ago I caught this near-crash (notice that he forgot to bring down the landing gear...his partner radioed for him to pull up at the last second). I posted the photo online and the pilot invited me to take a ride with them in Nashville. The group is called Red Thunder, and they have a "communist" theme for their airshow performances. All their planes are Soviet or Chinese and are very old. Unfortunately, one of them died in the spring when he didn't pull up quickly enough from a vertical loop (they think he passed out and just went straight down), so I haven't talked to these guys in a while, but they are super cool.