Q: How fast will the recommended hub kit make my bike go ?
A: 17-19 MPH with a 26" wheel kit. This assumes a 160 lb rider, flat terrain and
no wind.
Q: How far will a full charge of the battery pack take my bike ?
A: A fully charged 7Ah battery pack should take your bike approximately 20
miles, assuming the same conditions as above.
Q: How long does it take to charge my battery pack?
A: 4-5 hours if your battery pack is low, only a few hours if its not fully
discharged.
Q: How many charge cycles will my battery pack last ?
A: This is very dependent on how well you maintain you batteries. If you charge
your battery pack immediately after each use, it should last approximately
300-500 charge cycles.
SLA batteries DO NOT like to be left in a discharged state and their cycle life will
be shortened.
Q: What is the useful life of a hub wheel kit.
A: The wheel motor has no internal moving parts to wear out, so you should
have years of use from this kit.
All components are of the highest quality to also last years of service under
normal conditions.
Q: Is the TheEBike kit waterproof ?
A: No, although it is water resistant. The controller and power pack are placed
where they should be fairly protected from light rain.
The design of the hub motor is also mostly protected from moisture problems.
If you are planning on riding in the rain, cover the battery pack and controller
with a plastic bag and tie off underneath the rack for additional protection.
Q: Is there any drag when you pedal without the motor assistance ?
A: There is only a slight amount of drag due to the magnets in the motor. Under
normal riding conditions, you won't even notice it !
Installation requirements.
These kits fit most bikes. Before you order check the following;
The front fork must have 3.75" clearance at the dropouts. (where the
axle mounts.) there should also be 3" clearance 4" up the fork. These
numbers are not absolute (fork can be "stretched" a little) but must be
close. (see installation instructions)