| Owner | Gregg Berkholtz |
|---|---|
| Location | Portland, Oregon US map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | 2007 Giro 26 I took a Bacchetta Giro 26, added 700c wheels, a Rohloff, AirFree tires, and a brushless outrunner motor…and in doing so, turned this bike into a viable primary vehicle for personal transportation. |
| Motor | Scorpion 4025-16 3-Phase AC Brushless Outrunner |
| Drivetrain | Regular crank & Rohloff for the human-power. Brushless outrunner pulling a belt around a Golden Eagles Drive Ring for the power-assist. |
| Controller | Castle Creations HV85 |
| Batteries | 1 Ping 24v/20a, 24.00 Volt, Lithium-Ion LiFePO4 |
| System Voltage | 24 Volts |
| Charger | Ping |
| Heater | wool clothes |
| Instrumentation | Cateye Bike Computer |
| Top Speed | 30 MPH (48 KPH) Designed to reach top speed with operating pedaling. |
| Range | 30 Miles (48 Kilometers) Guesstimated for now |
| Seating Capacity | 1 adult |
| Curb Weight | 50 Pounds (22 Kilograms) |
| Tires | AirFree 700c diameter |
| Conversion Time | Three months to design, one evening to build. |
| Conversion Cost | $900 |
2007 Bacchetta Giro 26
“Recchetta”
Last Updated 11-26-2008
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