Old 09-03-12, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by kd5ete
I started working on the prototype this afternoon.Once I get the deminsions down,I will start building the real deal. a couple of pictures in the beginning stage.Keep in mind this is for a 48v 20 ah battery so it will be slightly larger than the 15 ah.I have about 3/4 of an inch pedal clearance on each side so plenty of room & once i get the deminsions down pat,i may have a full inch clearance on each side but it will be cutting it close plus its a wooden prototype & not the metal box,but damn,it looks good to me.lol.Holy Moly,my bicyclist brain is getting devious again.Hysteria is beginning to set innnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.
The battery situated in the frame like that is good at keeping the weight centered and low but it's not very stealthy. You also have to pedal like you have crotch itch...not that I know what that looks like.
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