| Owner | Jason Ribeiro |
|---|---|
| Owner's Other EV | Go Kart |
| Location | St. Catharines, Ontario Canada map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | Power Assist Bike Old bike sitting at the side of the house was just begging to be put to use once more... |
| Motor | Series Wound DC 1.4kW Gear reduction starter motor from a Toyota |
| Drivetrain | Chain driven rear wheel with series wound dc motor providing power assist. Bike was a 15 speed but only now a 5 65 tooth welded to rear wheel hub, 10 tooth sprocket on motor. |
| Controller | Ford Starter solenoid |
| Batteries | 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM 22Ah |
| System Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Charger | MobiLine 12v 6a |
| Heater | Motor heat |
| Top Speed | 40 MPH (64 KPH) With all-out pedaling and power assist on I can keep up with traffic. |
| Acceleration | I say 'power assist' but this thing is fully capable of moving you at a good pace on its own from a stand still. |
| Seating Capacity | 1 brave person |
| Curb Weight | 50 Pounds (22 Kilograms) Just an estimate, could be a little less or more, but I can pick it up with one hand. |
| Tires | Stock 26" bicycle wheels |
| Conversion Time | 1 weekend |
| Conversion Cost | $60 |
| Built in a weekend just for fun | |
Power Assist Bike
“Death Trap”
Last Updated 07-01-2008
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