1st off. I've been running at 36v for almost 1500 miles. It been so long since I've run at 24v that I'm not sure how accurate my opinions are.
Pluses:
Speed, 20mph makes a world of differance compared to 16mph!
22 mph is the maximum speed my feet could pedal, 20 mph pedaling is sustainable.
Minuses:
Hills, tougher on hills. But, getting a better run at small hills helps.
Range would be decreased, due to more demand from the motor.
Other:
The new freewheel is much more noticeable, noise wise, twice the volume of a 10 speed freewheel, when not using the motor. But it turns MUCH more easily than the OEM freewheel, which seemed stiff.
This is a new EZIP, my 3rd, got it from ToysRus during the couple days it was available. I had planned on converting to 36v, with the goal of 30mph sustainable, but the newer 24v controller would not support 36v. So, I decided to give my new innovation a proper trial at 24v.
I like it! With my 36v bike I typically cruised at 20mph anyhow. And, over the past few months I've wandered up to 208lbs. So, there will be an extended 24v trial, with the oem EZIP battery, it will require substantial assist to obtain a reasonable range, (I need the exercise).
Each day I'm running a fairly level 10 mile course, same EZIP battery, pedaling constantly, averaging right near the 20 MPH mark. Don't know that I'm helping much, but trying. 50 miles so far, still 20 mph at the end of each 10 mile trip.
Don't worry, my 30mph version will be coming, I already have a 58T, (up from 44T), front pedal sprocket, to help me pedal assist near that speed.
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Last edited by DrkAngel; 07-18-2009 at 08:11 AM..
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