Hi Richard,
ok thx for the good info ! I will calculate my driving range for my 6s 5000mAh packs then.
I'm currenty using the 170kv 63mm motor with 6s lipo (and 15t-32t gears) from Bruno and I like it very well because it has that nice brutal torque !
Considering your speed measurements, they are pretty close to what I have calculated, which means for my 170kv motor and 15t motorpinion it will come to 12mph (=20km/h) .
And now I understand why you've choosen to increase the motor kv to 270 which will give more descent speeds.
I've seen your combination package in the meantime.
Does my 63mm also fit on to the Urban 5 kit mount, since that is made for 50mm motors? (also due to the 14t pinion with 8mm bore...).
In principle I would only need : 4 complete wheels + 60t pinion+ drive belt : ~110euro . (Complete urban 5 kit : ~170euro).
For the price difference I could consider to change to the 50mm 270kv motor in a later stage, when the max speed is too low indeed (this one from Bruno : http://alienpowersystem.com/shop/50mm/alien-5065-outrunner-brushless-motor-270kv-2200wa/)
Indeed good info regarding wheel bite,I would have to change my 36” board significantly, which means my foot positions (width) on the board will be decreased by almost 10cm which I think is too much. So I have to consider another board as well. Maybe a nice opportunity to step over to a nice long board , just as the Evolve AT ones : 43”! ( I like snowboard cruising style).
I understood you were in discussion with a board manufacturer .. ?
regards
Sebastien