Re: [EVDL] Most efficient drive system for a bicycle/tricycle.

2017-05-30 Thread Bobby Keeland via EV
A few years ago my wife and I bought two Catrikes brand recumbent tricycle. After having three cirvical fusions in her neck my wife can no longer ride a bicycle. The Catrikes a really fun to ride. Yes, I have rolled mine by turning to quickly. About a year ago we added electric motors made by

Re: [EVDL] Most efficient drive system for a bicycle/tricycle.

2017-05-30 Thread Chris Tromley via EV
Other sources of insight are bentrideronline.com and recumbents.com. Both have forums specifically for velomobiles, which is what you're building. Recumbents.com also has a lot of info on racing HPVs, which will get into efficiency, etc. IHPVA.org might be a good source too. Chris On Sun, May

Re: [EVDL] Most efficient drive system for a bicycle/tricycle.

2017-05-29 Thread via EV
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Re: [EVDL] Most efficient drive system for a bicycle/tricycle.

2017-05-29 Thread harry henderson via EV
On Mon, 5/29/17, Robert Bruninga via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote: Subject: Re: [EVDL] Most efficient drive system for a bicycle/tricycle. To: "Electric Vehicle Discussion List" <ev@lists.evdl.org> Date: Monday, May 29, 2017, 8:56 AM I boug

Re: [EVDL] Most efficient drive system for a bicycle/tricycle.

2017-05-29 Thread Robert Bruninga via EV
sign and I have even met the guy who > > designed it. > > > > From: Lee Hart via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> > > To: Lawrence Rhodes <primobass...@sbcglobal.net>; Electric Vehicle > > Discussion List <ev@lists.evdl.org> > > Sent: Sunday, 28

Re: [EVDL] Most efficient drive system for a bicycle/tricycle.

2017-05-28 Thread Michael Ross via EV
rence Rhodes > via EV > Sent: 29 May, 2017 6:53 AM > To: ev@lists.evdl.org; ev-requ...@lists.evdl.org > Subject: [EVDL] Most efficient drive system for a bicycle/tricycle. > > I'm looking at options for my Terratrike. Mid vs hub seems to be the > thing. Seems bike systems are o

Re: [EVDL] Most efficient drive system for a bicycle/tricycle.

2017-05-28 Thread Michael Ross via EV
...@sbcglobal.net>; Electric Vehicle > Discussion List <ev@lists.evdl.org> > Sent: Sunday, 28 May 2017, 20:09 > Subject: Re: [EVDL] Most efficient drive system for a bicycle/tricycle. > > Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: > > I'm looking at options for my Terratrike. Mid

Re: [EVDL] Most efficient drive system for a bicycle/tricycle.

2017-05-28 Thread George Tyler via EV
to:ev-boun...@lists.evdl.org] On Behalf Of Lawrence Rhodes via EV Sent: 29 May, 2017 6:53 AM To: ev@lists.evdl.org; ev-requ...@lists.evdl.org Subject: [EVDL] Most efficient drive system for a bicycle/tricycle. I'm looking at options for my Terratrike. Mid vs hub seems to be the thing. Seems bi

Re: [EVDL] Most efficient drive system for a bicycle/tricycle.

2017-05-28 Thread Russ Sciville via EV
wrence Rhodes <primobass...@sbcglobal.net>; Electric Vehicle Discussion List <ev@lists.evdl.org> Sent: Sunday, 28 May 2017, 20:09 Subject: Re: [EVDL] Most efficient drive system for a bicycle/tricycle. Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: > I'm looking at options for my Terratri

Re: [EVDL] Most efficient drive system for a bicycle/tricycle.

2017-05-28 Thread Lee Hart via EV
Lawrence Rhodes via EV wrote: I'm looking at options for my Terratrike. Mid vs hub seems to be the thing. Seems bike systems are only 80% efficient. Has any one had good success with efficiency as well as speed. I'm looking to top out at 30mph with a 20 inch wheel. Is voltage an issue? I'd

[EVDL] Most efficient drive system for a bicycle/tricycle.

2017-05-28 Thread Lawrence Rhodes via EV
I'm looking at options for my Terratrike.  Mid vs hub seems to be the thing.   Seems bike systems are only 80% efficient.  Has any one had good success with efficiency as well as speed.  I'm looking to top out at 30mph with a 20 inch wheel. Is voltage an issue?  I'd like to keep it to 48vdc but