Old 04-30-21 | 10:13 PM
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kracksmith
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I have good insurance thanks

ebikes.ca calculator is somewhat complicated for me right now. Its asking for a lot of values I don't have even the manufacture website specs doesn't have.

Yes I bought the kit long ago due to the long back order, and just received it. I prefer to keep it and my reasons are below.

1. I wanted something future proof where, I can start slow, and build as I need to when I get more educated with ebikes electronics. Meaning not to buy less power now and later I need to rebuy for more power. Same analogy as if I bought a 600cc motorcycle and I got used to that, and now need a 1000cc.
2. Best range where I can change the battery setup and not get locked down to a battery that is built inside a bike frame like that yellow one. Plus having a removable battery allows me to carry a spare if necessary depends on the bike riding trip.
3. Lastly for my decision to buy a kit rather than a ebike is, the kit will allow me to swap bike platforms when necessary.

The battery I bought is a 52v, 2p14s, 50amps, 8ah, 416Wh, 2600 watts, Samsung 21700 40T cells. 8ah isn't much I believe. My controller is set for 52v too. So buying a 3000 watts motor doesn't mean my battery pack voltage of 52v will use all that 3000 watts as you guys mentioned. Yes my setup is still quite powerful, and I hope the controller will allow easy throttling when going from stop to normal bike speed. I plan to not go faster than 25mph, maybe 30mph if this battery can handle it. Not going to try 50mph if it can do that. Yes wind, hill, weight, and road can determine my actual speed.

I also need to build a good sturdy (not best) drivetrain. Since I have 12/72T for chainring, and 11 tooth motor sprocket, I will try out a 16 tooth rear freewheel rear hub setup.

The yellow bike posted is 4500 something bucks, and not scalable. ebike technology evolves quickly and that specs can be obsolete in a couple of years. So spending 4000+ grand upfront for a ebike is not quite affordable for most. My kit and battery is 1500, yes it doesn't include the bike, but I'll be putting on a existing bike and hope to last. If not yes I would have to buy another bike, and yes I see the high cost you guys are referring to and still not as stable as a 3500 sur-ron. I hope (gamble) to make what I have work and ride gentle to not break things.

I have the ASI BAC855 controller and reading it, it says 70amp normal and 90amp peaked and they programmed it for 52v.

Chain seems to be straight with the stock setup. I'm still waiting on my battery to be delivered, 8ah is not much amperage from what I'm reading.

What I need to research from your insights here are "calculations to know not to stress the battery and not over heat the motor".

Thanks guys



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