I just got back from the first ride on my recumbent trike with a BBS01.
Ride distance 15.3 km
Average speed 24 kph (15 mph)
Peak speed 50 kph
Elevation gain 309 m
Elevation loss 316 m
Amps used 4.00 ah
watts per km 9.4w (using nominal 36v)
The above was with minimal to no power input from rider (safe to assume 0 watts), the trike is currently geared for a top speed of 30 kph at 80 rpm so average speed could easily be increased, but as I need exceptional hill climbing with out rider input I will most likely leave it as is.
I was rather happy with the ride and speed as I just turn the pedals enough to keep the motor running, the trike being a full blown racing machine probaby helped to keep the watts per km down as it is extremely aerodynamic, all up weight with batteries around 19.5 kg.
Re the BBS01, it is very quite, the delay after tapping the brake to change gear was a real surprise, it brings on low power for a while and then slowly ramps up, the throttle does the same, I can see the sense in it as it would reduce the initial current surge and make life easier for the drive line, but I was used to the Tonaro's full power with in a second or so.
Overall very happy with the BBS01 and installation was a piece of cake.
I am currently running the speed sensor off the chain ring as I need to make a 2 meter extention cable to reach the back wheel as the front ones are an odd size, but it just means the speed indicated is wrong for now, phone app used for all above data.
Ride distance 15.3 km
Average speed 24 kph (15 mph)
Peak speed 50 kph
Elevation gain 309 m
Elevation loss 316 m
Amps used 4.00 ah
watts per km 9.4w (using nominal 36v)
The above was with minimal to no power input from rider (safe to assume 0 watts), the trike is currently geared for a top speed of 30 kph at 80 rpm so average speed could easily be increased, but as I need exceptional hill climbing with out rider input I will most likely leave it as is.
I was rather happy with the ride and speed as I just turn the pedals enough to keep the motor running, the trike being a full blown racing machine probaby helped to keep the watts per km down as it is extremely aerodynamic, all up weight with batteries around 19.5 kg.
Re the BBS01, it is very quite, the delay after tapping the brake to change gear was a real surprise, it brings on low power for a while and then slowly ramps up, the throttle does the same, I can see the sense in it as it would reduce the initial current surge and make life easier for the drive line, but I was used to the Tonaro's full power with in a second or so.
Overall very happy with the BBS01 and installation was a piece of cake.
I am currently running the speed sensor off the chain ring as I need to make a 2 meter extention cable to reach the back wheel as the front ones are an odd size, but it just means the speed indicated is wrong for now, phone app used for all above data.