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Forum: Recumbent
07-31-13, 10:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,583
Posted By Jimi77

Just depends on how much throttle you give them. ...

Just depends on how much throttle you give them. For a delta trike, a mid-drive motor seems to make the most sense.
Forum: Recumbent
07-30-13, 05:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,583
Posted By Jimi77

The Bionx are pricey IMHO. You can get a...

The Bionx are pricey IMHO. You can get a 1200-1400 watt crystalyte HUB kit for ~$700. Even the 1900 watt system is only $750.
Forum: Recumbent
07-30-13, 08:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,583
Posted By Jimi77

I understand that shortcoming of HUBs - you...

I understand that shortcoming of HUBs - you posted that "you cannot use all your gears." It would have been more accurate to say the HUB motor doesn't make use of the gears. As far as efficiency...
Forum: Recumbent
07-29-13, 05:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,583
Posted By Jimi77

Why can't you pedal in all your gears with a hub...

Why can't you pedal in all your gears with a hub motor? I think you're confusing overheating the motor with too much throttle and not enough RPMs/speed (on a hill for example), which could/would...
Forum: Recumbent
07-29-13, 09:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,583
Posted By Jimi77

You can use all your gears with hub motors too. ...

You can use all your gears with hub motors too.

Motors that installed into the drivetrain make use of the bikes gears, and therefore are more efficient, so you better performance from smaller...
Forum: Recumbent
07-23-13, 08:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,583
Posted By Jimi77

Electric is nice for an extra boost on hills too.

Electric is nice for an extra boost on hills too.
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