Electric Bicycle - Looking for about a 30mi range. Any help?

Question

I initially set forth to make my own but I'm so busy lately and I would very much like to reap the benefits of an electric vehicle sooner. I need one that can offer at least a 30 mi range but I cant seem to find one. If its impossible then do u have any suggestions on building one that can support such distance?

Answer 1

Schwinn makes one that claims to give 100 km range with average pedalling. But with average pedalling it  will move at half speed, forever.

The top speed is 28 km/h with or without pedalling, before the motor just idles. You can go downhill faster, since you are not dependent on electric power.

They make a model that is rated for heavier riders, up to 120 kg. The standard unit is intended for riders up to 70 kg.

Answer 2

I've been doing research on this for myself and here's the best that I've found. It actually looks like a motorcycle and is street legal as one too.

http://www.electricmotorsport.com/store/...

top speed of 70 MPH and a 50 mile range sounds good to me.

Or if you mean electric bike literally try this

http://www.electric-bikes.com/

Answer 3

Sure, 30 mile ranges are well within reach now.

If you get a cyclone with the big batteries, that will do you well.

There are so many questions to ask to get you the best setup though:  Terrain, load, speed, frame type, budget, features,  your pedal assist, your size, etc.

another one is Bionx, the easiest to build:

http://www.birdrv.com/electricbike.php

Batteries give you the range, so you want  a big one or two.

Or just buy a EZEE Sprint but get an extra battery:

http://www.electricvehiclesnw.com/main/e...

Or I can build you a cyclone.  

read more here:

http://endless-sphere.com/forums/index.p...

Answer 4

La free makes them, but youre talking big bucks