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Submitted by MB-1-E on Tue, 05/08/2007 - 21:32

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

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