| Owner | Bill Manewal |
|---|---|
| Location | San Francisco, California United States map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | bicycle Surly Instigator frame |
| Motor | Cleverchimp Series Wound DC 700 Watt |
| Drivetrain | Rohloff 14 speed internal hub |
| Controller | Cleverchimp |
| Batteries | 0.00 Volt, Nickel-Metal Hydride 36 Volt 12 Ah |
| System Voltage | 36 Volts |
| Charger | Cleverchimp 36 Volt 1.8 Amp |
| Heater | San Francisco Hills |
| DC/DC Converter | 36 Volt to 12 Volt for lights |
| Instrumentation | WebPage |
| Top Speed | 30 MPH (48 KPH) on level ground, no wind |
| Acceleration | Hauls 480 pounds up a 30% hill, slowly. |
| Range | 40 Miles (64 Kilometers) |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Curb Weight | 100 Pounds (45 Kilograms) |
| Tires | 2.25 x FAT |
| Conversion Time | Didn't count. |
| Conversion Cost | About two years of car insurance. |
| Additional Features | Easily hauls 4 full bags of groceries plus a 12-pack or two on the rear platform. Luggage capacity is 200 pounds. Dual downhill disc brakes for SF hills and heavy loads. |
| I bought this kit to replace a motorcycle for use on the job as a visiting nurse in San Francisco, easily hauling all nursing gear, laptop, etc. Add-on was fairly easy. Running the motor through the gear train is the only way to go if there's hills. San Francisco has a few! This was the first bike I built from the ground up and I made it as bullet-proof as I could. So far I've put over a 1000 miles on it and it works just fine. Full charge is 6 cents. | |
Surly Instigator
“Sport Utility Bike That Ate Detroit”
Last Updated 12-31-2005
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