Adrian DeLeon's Hill Climber

Owner	Adrian DeLeon
Owner's Other EV	1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet
Location	Coos Bay, Oregon US ^map
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Vehicle	Nishiki 26
Motor	Wilderness Energy Brushless DC BLDC-36 kit with 400W hub motor
Controller	Pedal first
Batteries	3, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM 7AH sealed batteries
System Voltage	36 Volts
Instrumentation	Power LED Low battery LED
Top Speed	20 MPH (32 KPH)
Acceleration	Close to the gas cars at a stoplight!
Range	At least 6-10 miles with steep hills.
Seating Capacity	1 adult, 1 child
Curb Weight	50 Pounds (22 Kilograms) Estimated. At least 260 pounds with riders.
Tires	Standard mountain bike tires - to be replaced with street slicks soon.
Conversion Time	2 hours
Conversion Cost	$350 for the kit
Additional Features	Schwinn rear seat for my kiddo Battery pack attached with velcro strap U lock slides into battery bag mounting straps Extra tall handle bars and seat post Toe clips
I bought the kit so I could climb a 1/2 mile hill without killing myself. Pedal first controller is great to prevent accidental starts around small children. Replaced ridiculously small key switch with rocker switch. Soldered spade connectors to batteries because they kept working loose. Could use a bit more power, but I probably need the exercise... Any way to make this thing regen? I don't need to go so fast coasting back down those hills!

Nishiki 26“Hill Climber”