danielrlee
10 kW
I've been thinking about a second build for ages and after a lengthy search for a suitable bike, I finally bagged myself a used 2010 Kona Blast at a reasonable price on ebay. I'm looking forward to getting on with the build and getting everything ordered.
After a fantastic couple of years knocking around on the ghEttoBIKE, I am a lot more focused on my goals for a second build. My e-bike has become my main mode of transport to the point that I no longer own a car (although I do have access to my g/f's car when necessary), so reliability is extremely important for me. I'm also building for the specific task of a semi-regular return journey from Bath to London (120 miles each way) which I aim to do on this bike too. Actually having the bike with me now is forcing me to stop deliberating and finally make some decisions about the build.
Battery
I'm a lipo guy, have lots already and will probably be buying lots more. Triangle bag for the primary pack and secondary/tertiary packs in bags elsewhere. Not too sure about voltage yet, either 12s or 18s depending on motor wind.
Motor
For a motor I have been to-ing and fro-ing as far as geared vs DD, but I think I'm gonna go direct; either Crystalyte or 9C. I'd like to think a geared motor would do and I'd love their efficiency and torque, but it would never be 'bulletproof reliable'.
Controller
I can throw a decent number of watts into a DD motor to make up for the loss of internal gearing, so am thinking either 40A or 60A controller limit and I can dial back when needed from a CA.
I'm currently drawn to a kit from ebikes.ca, but cannot decide on a motor. How does the Nine Continent M300xRC compare to Crystalyte H3540? Does anyone have any comments based on your own personal experience?
Once I've got past this decision, I can pull the trigger on the necessary purchases.
For now, that's about it - my heavily pregnant girlfriend is calling Thanks for any input you may have.
After a fantastic couple of years knocking around on the ghEttoBIKE, I am a lot more focused on my goals for a second build. My e-bike has become my main mode of transport to the point that I no longer own a car (although I do have access to my g/f's car when necessary), so reliability is extremely important for me. I'm also building for the specific task of a semi-regular return journey from Bath to London (120 miles each way) which I aim to do on this bike too. Actually having the bike with me now is forcing me to stop deliberating and finally make some decisions about the build.
Battery
I'm a lipo guy, have lots already and will probably be buying lots more. Triangle bag for the primary pack and secondary/tertiary packs in bags elsewhere. Not too sure about voltage yet, either 12s or 18s depending on motor wind.
Motor
For a motor I have been to-ing and fro-ing as far as geared vs DD, but I think I'm gonna go direct; either Crystalyte or 9C. I'd like to think a geared motor would do and I'd love their efficiency and torque, but it would never be 'bulletproof reliable'.
Controller
I can throw a decent number of watts into a DD motor to make up for the loss of internal gearing, so am thinking either 40A or 60A controller limit and I can dial back when needed from a CA.
I'm currently drawn to a kit from ebikes.ca, but cannot decide on a motor. How does the Nine Continent M300xRC compare to Crystalyte H3540? Does anyone have any comments based on your own personal experience?
Once I've got past this decision, I can pull the trigger on the necessary purchases.
For now, that's about it - my heavily pregnant girlfriend is calling Thanks for any input you may have.