ColinB
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I currently run a 48v battery and use my Cycle Analyst to limit the power draw to ~ 600w. And my bike gearing limits my pedaling to 30-40km/hr. So I'm not using the maximum power and speed from my motor/battery, but that's how I'm using it.
If I move to a 36v battery, will it matter? If I was not limiting power with the Cycle Analyst, then yes, I'd loose top speed and power. But since I normally limit power and speed that is within reach of the 36v battery, I don't think I'll notice a lot of difference.
- A 36v battery will still get me to 41km/hr, faster than I can pedal (for extended periods.)
- The 36v battery is good for over 1000 watts, more than my set limit.
Will hill climbing power change? I don't think so, since I use the CA to limit power. The ebikes.ca motor simulator suggests I will have virtually the same speed and wheel torque for a given battery power draw.
If I disregard my 600w limit, then the 48v system is a good chunk faster. But I think for my riding style, moving to a 36v battery won't matter.
Thoughts? Am I missing something?
Colin
If I move to a 36v battery, will it matter? If I was not limiting power with the Cycle Analyst, then yes, I'd loose top speed and power. But since I normally limit power and speed that is within reach of the 36v battery, I don't think I'll notice a lot of difference.
- A 36v battery will still get me to 41km/hr, faster than I can pedal (for extended periods.)
- The 36v battery is good for over 1000 watts, more than my set limit.
Will hill climbing power change? I don't think so, since I use the CA to limit power. The ebikes.ca motor simulator suggests I will have virtually the same speed and wheel torque for a given battery power draw.
If I disregard my 600w limit, then the 48v system is a good chunk faster. But I think for my riding style, moving to a 36v battery won't matter.
Thoughts? Am I missing something?
Colin