MB-1-E

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Location:
Carson, Washington
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Vehicle type and Maker: 0-24 volts Bicycle Homebrew
Conversion time and cost:
Bridgestone MB-1 ($520 in 1985) Approx. $500 conversion cost.
Seating capacity:
One and only one
Motor:
Scott 3/4hp, 560W, 24VDC (3000 RPM)
Batteries:
Universal 8 - 12V 9Ah UB1290 Series/Parallel for 24V System
Controller:
Navitas 100-36
Drivetrain:
12:1 Belt/Chain Reduction (Belt 3:1/ Chain 4:1)
Top speed:
TBD - Estimate 20 mph
Typical range:
TBD - Estimate 20 miles (hopefuly)
Number of Wheels:
2
Curb weight:
Estimated 100 lbs
Miles as an EV:
Work-In-Progress
Charger:
Iota 12V 15A
Heater:
Kicks in when the batteries run out
Lighting:
TBD
Method for 12v system:
Future - Separate NiMh Cells for lights
Watt-hours per mile:
TBD - Rough estimate 30-40
Description:

As noted, this is a work in progress.
I have the bike, the motor and the rest is ordered.
In case you are a vintage bike lover ... not-to-worry, no Bridgestone MB-1's will be killed or harmed in this conversion. :)

I'll try to post some pics of the process.

Dave

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