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Old 03-28-2009, 05:21 PM   #4 (permalink)
gregted
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Peddle Power !!!!!!!!!!!!

May have to fit a sail????????????

On a serious note

Is there a way to fit another gear for highway use or can I simply change the gearing to have lower top end, hence less revs but more range?

Does lower gearing mean less load on the motor hence more battery time?

I could live with lower speed if that meant longer range and no fuel...

I noticed most bikes are 48 volt. Is this optimal power versus weight?

I also like the idea of charging up from a bank of batteries that have been charged from a home solar panel.

If this is possible, do I need twice as many batteries with stored power to charge the batteries on the bike?

So many questions, so little time.

Greg....

" Aut viam invemiam aut faciam" I will either find a way or make one...
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