http://peakoilgarage.wordpress.com/2008/11/19/new-electric-toy-the-aerorider/
What do you think? My Vectrix now has a new pal in the garage coming soon.
Expected arrival date is Feb/Mar 2009.
The Aerorider...
Specifications
Size
length x width x height: 2780 x 910 x 1160 mm
Wheelbase: 1270 mm
Construction
Glass fibre reinforced polyester
Foam core
Aluminium inserts
Spray painting
Motor
Type: brushless hub motor
Continuous power: 500W
Max. torque: 43 Nm
Voltage: 48Volt
Efficiency: 80% (depending on speed)
Reverse gear: yes
Performance
Maximum speed (electric assist): 45 km/h
Range: 20 - 100 km**
* Depends on national legislation
** Depends on local circumstances and size of battery pack
Battery SLA
Type: Sealed Lead Acid
Voltage: 48 Volt DC (4x12V)
Capacity (net): 11 Ah at 1C
Energy: 528 Wh
Specific energy: 22 Wh/kg
3 Step charger: 3A
Charge time: 8h
Battery NiMH (option)
Type: NiMH 40 Cells
Voltage: 48Volt DC (40x1.2V)
Capacity (net): 12 Ah at 1C
Energy: 576 Wh
Specific energy: 53 Wh/kg
3 Step charger: 3A
Charge time: 10h
Battery Lithium (option)
Type: LiFePO4
Voltage: 51Volt (nominaal)
Capaciteit (netto): 10 Ah at 1C
Energie: 510 Wh
Energie dichtheid: 73 Wh/kg
Massa: 7 kg
Built in Battery Management System
Charger: 8A (lcharging time 2 hours)
Maximum 3 packs
Bicycle
Derailleur: 8 speed Shimano Deore LX
Pedals: Shimano combi SPD
Steering
System: dual joystick
Radius: 7.5m
Wheels
Tires: Vredestein 20”x 2.00”
Brakes
Front: hydraulic, discs Magura
Rear (Parking brake): mechanical, cantilever
Luggage compartment
Volume*: 120 Liter*
* single battery pack
Weight
Weight without batteries: 59kg
Battery SLA: 24 (max. 1)
Battery NiMH: 10.5 (max. 1)
Battery Lithium: 7kg
Laden weight: 190kg
Ventilation
2 Integrated air inlets
Configuration
Lights front and rear
Indicators front and rear
Illuminated tachometer, speedometer
Battery discharge indicator
2 Rear view mirrors
Horn
Adjustable bucket seat
Headrest
Detachable roof top
Nice :-)
Vectrix has a very good pal! And it's a beauty too...
Much better for those cold, rainy days! :-)
Wow ... !!! That is some awesome electrice bike!!! How much does it cost in American dollars? Is it available in the United States? And what would be the cost to get one here in the US? What are the specifications using Standard units?
-- weight (total including batteries, but not rider)
-- top speed
Also, how does it ride without using the motor? If you choose to ride without the motor, is it practical to get around just pedaling ... ???
I'll be adding adding an electric motor, still don't know which one ... to my Electra Townie soon. Hope to save enough to either buy another bicycle, or perhaps a small electric bike. I like the electric bike that Cedric Lynch rides ... !!! Have you seen that?