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Originally Posted by kiwinigma
Are the speed/range claims realistic for a streamliner like this? How will regular bike wheels go with this weight & speed?
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It's possible. I custom-built an electric velomobile off of a KMX framekit with a 46.8V/15.6AH battery. It gets a real-world range of 70-80 miles on one charge with cruising speeds of 30-35 mph with ~150W pedal input and the electric motor putting in the rest of the power needed. It can also top out at slightly over 45 mph when using the motor, but I can still sprint to 35 mph after turning the motor off.
Its aerodynamics also aren't very good. I have outboard/open wheels.