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07-22-09, 01:13 AM
What is the best motor (seems like hub motors work well but I am completely open to any suggestion) that you could possibly think of for a bike? No budget restrictions (well maybe a limit of 1000 to 2000 for the motor)
Right now I think that efficiency and weight are more important than power- this is for a Solar Bike. Our team is probably going to switch over to lithium-ion batteries and I think new motors are in order.
Currently we are using 7-8yr old Heinzmanns and some nice lead acid (they are nice, but theyre still freakin' heavy!) batteries.
The goal now is weight- since we race these things, and depending on fundraising we have a huge budget, I think we can get a 25-30lb (maybe lighter!!!) Solar Bicycle
I can't seem to find any really high end hub motors though.... any thoughts???
Thank you!
Right now I think that efficiency and weight are more important than power- this is for a Solar Bike. Our team is probably going to switch over to lithium-ion batteries and I think new motors are in order.
Currently we are using 7-8yr old Heinzmanns and some nice lead acid (they are nice, but theyre still freakin' heavy!) batteries.
The goal now is weight- since we race these things, and depending on fundraising we have a huge budget, I think we can get a 25-30lb (maybe lighter!!!) Solar Bicycle
I can't seem to find any really high end hub motors though.... any thoughts???
Thank you!