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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731   
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I need some advice about how to power a 36 volt electric (pedelec) touring tandem bicycle.
It will have a "standard" brushless hub motor but it seems a bit silly spending a "standard" £300+ for just a 10 Ah lithium battery (which won't power it very long). As we usually tour with a trailer (long vehicle), there is the possibility to use a bigger battery(s). Normal car batteries won't work, as running them down will kill them. I don't know how deep/often marine batteries can be run down before they die. I guess I would need 3 x 12 volt? Any ideas? Cheers Matt Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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18th Apr 2013 8:30am |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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Thanks
Hub dealer just says 36 volts - lithium, NiCd, Lead acid etc. are fine. Lithium is great in some ways but ridiculously expensive for a decent (e.g. 20-30 Ah) capacity. As we can use a decent-sized trailer to put batteries in, I was wondering if any e.g. "boat-people" could suggest alternatives. I'll look at Pedelecs UK now 
Cheers Matt p.s. just dismantled the eccentric bottom bracket bearing and it was just loose, not worn out - phew. Hard to get for a 40 year old tandem  Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
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