I'm really a dummy when it comes to anything mechanical or electrical! What would be a good choice for an electric motor for my Electra Townie ... ???

I need to keep the gears that came with my bicycle, so I can still ride my bicycle with no motor as often as possible. I need the exercise and enjoy riding, but also need to commute to various job assignments where there is no bus service, and too far for me to pedal (10-15 miles each way).

I want to get something that will last many years, and allow me to attain speeds of at least a good solid 35mph (45mph would be better, so I could ride on the country roads where the speed limit is between 45-55mph), with my weight, plus groceries (will not be riding fast with groceries!!!, only around 10mph then!).

When I go to work, my weight is around 210, plus my large backpack, which normally weighs around 10-15 pounds. Groceries will add another 15 pounds, sometimes more ....

So, I need a good quality motor that will easily carry over 250 pounds, reliable, effecient, long lasting ..... I've been checking around on different websites, but am still a bit overwhelmed ... !!! Help please ... !!!! Thanks!

Here's a handy web page calculator to help you work out how much power you'll need to ride at a certain speed.

http://kreuzotter.de/english/espeed.htm




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The Solar Barbecue
173 Dudley Rd, Whitebridge, Newcastle, NSW, 2290
Ph: mob:0413238109 or 61 2 49449304

This page addresses one of the hardest decisions a buyer has to make.


http://www.users.bigpond.com/solarbbq/whichmotor.htm


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Electric Bike Design & Development

An interesting page with some videos showing their bikes perform.


http://www.technicalbikes.co.uk/





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The UBC Electric Bike Club
email: info@ebikes.ca
phone: (604) 288-7316
fax: (604) 288-7980



http://www.ebikes.ca/faq.shtml






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