I've been trying to figure out what I wanna do for my next build. I've been seriously considering getting a tadpole recumbent trike and adding a motor to it. I'm thinking that unlike my last mountain bike build that would wheely anytime I have it any the at all, the position on a recumbent tadpole trike being so much lower to the ground would make it possible to but doesn't some decent power while keeping all the wheels on the ground.... In other words, a heck of a lot of fun. Besides fun I'm also ideally gonna work out some form of tiring trailer (nothing huge) to carry some bags etc (or anything in that ball park).
Anyway, I have pretty much no experience with trikes, but looks like the recumbent tadpole is what I'd like the most.... Not sure what brands/models... Seems like they won't exactly cheap, but my funds are not limitless. Besides any advice on picking an initial ride... Also trying to think through what's the best option as far as motors go. My last build had a cyclone mid-drive running at 80v and as much as 60 amps continues 120 or so burst. My initial thoughts are that a mid-drive may not be the best option here, so debating between a geared or direct drive hub motor. I'm thinking geared (even tho pedaling is no to something I plan to do a lot of... But still may be something I do... Who knows may even prefer pesal assist.. tho guessing the throttle will be my main go to). I'm thinking the popular Mac geared motor may be a good go to. And when it comes to controllers, I'm very much looking towards one that I can run the open source firmware that people on they forum have worked on.... I had previously built a controller with a Lebowski brain in the past that did FOC... And def think I wanna go with another FOC controller, and upgrading/modifying controllers it's very up my alley.... I was thinking maybe a S09S or S12S... And would definitely be t looking into upgrading the FETs as well as the software. I currently have a few 10s4p packs available, I was thinking about either running a 10s8p or maybe rebuilding to something more than a 10s... Tho sticking to 10s would save sooner money.
Anyway, I think that just about sums things up for now. Would love to hear what people think, especially from anyone who's done a similar build our has at least considered one before deciding against it. Happy to answer any questions... And will try to do some research and update the post with what I'm leaving towards, etc.
Anyway, I have pretty much no experience with trikes, but looks like the recumbent tadpole is what I'd like the most.... Not sure what brands/models... Seems like they won't exactly cheap, but my funds are not limitless. Besides any advice on picking an initial ride... Also trying to think through what's the best option as far as motors go. My last build had a cyclone mid-drive running at 80v and as much as 60 amps continues 120 or so burst. My initial thoughts are that a mid-drive may not be the best option here, so debating between a geared or direct drive hub motor. I'm thinking geared (even tho pedaling is no to something I plan to do a lot of... But still may be something I do... Who knows may even prefer pesal assist.. tho guessing the throttle will be my main go to). I'm thinking the popular Mac geared motor may be a good go to. And when it comes to controllers, I'm very much looking towards one that I can run the open source firmware that people on they forum have worked on.... I had previously built a controller with a Lebowski brain in the past that did FOC... And def think I wanna go with another FOC controller, and upgrading/modifying controllers it's very up my alley.... I was thinking maybe a S09S or S12S... And would definitely be t looking into upgrading the FETs as well as the software. I currently have a few 10s4p packs available, I was thinking about either running a 10s8p or maybe rebuilding to something more than a 10s... Tho sticking to 10s would save sooner money.
Anyway, I think that just about sums things up for now. Would love to hear what people think, especially from anyone who's done a similar build our has at least considered one before deciding against it. Happy to answer any questions... And will try to do some research and update the post with what I'm leaving towards, etc.