The 100 Mile Challenge

[Tiberius]

Hi Paul,

Talk to OnBike. They are handling that on behalf of eZee. I expect they may have to be advance ordered, and last year they were delivered to people at the start of the event.

Nick

 

[Tiberius]

Wo sind die Kalkhoffen?

We have a small collection of people signed up. Not everyone has declared what bike they are riding, but generally we know what they have.

There don't seem to be any Kalkhoffs so far. Come on people, how about a 50 Cycles team entry? Or some privateers?

Nick

 

[Fecn]

I'm working on signing up... Just have to clear it with the wife... arrange some time off from work... and sort out somewhere to stay down there... - It's looking likely that there'll be two Kalkhoff's and a Giant coming if I get everything sorted out and convince my folks to bring their motorhome down.

 

[wurly]

Nick
I would like to take part in this, however i have some reservations. I realistically i don't have the battery power to make the full distance unless i invest in some decent packs (i am thinking about it). I would like to see the route first (it sounds scary).
Is the event aimed at dealers/retailers/manufacturers or makes of ebike or can i take part on my diy effort?

 

[Tiberius]

Is the event aimed at dealers/retailers/manufacturers or makes of ebike or can i take part on my diy effort?

Both, really, on both counts. Its for individual owners as well as entries from dealers/manufacturers. And its for production machines as well as specials.

One aim is publicity and to promote the cause. That fits in with the production machines. Another aim is to promote development and give somewhere to test new ideas. That fits in with the specials.

I haven't sorted the course yet, but one of the requirements is to start from a place where there is accommodation for the night before.

Nick

 

[Tiberius]

It's looking likely that there'll be two Kalkhoff's and a Giant coming if I get everything sorted out and convince my folks to bring their motorhome down.

Jim,

I think you can count on it being motorhome friendly, because I will be going in mine.

Nick

 

[flecc]

Regarding the legality issue, I think the high speed class Kalkhoff Pro Connect S with four batteries weighing together under 9 kilos would be a favourite to win, over 20 mph power assisted with substantially more climb power and speed than standard Panasonic motored bikes.

I can't understand why anyone would say the standard Panasonic type bike couldn't complete the course, they are the most suitable of all for the distance, though having slower averages than the most powerful hub motored bikes.
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[Wisper Bikes]

Wisper demo

Hi David

Yes, please put me down for a Wisper demo - I still don't have a functioning e-bike!!!

Thanks

Andy

Done!

All the best David

 

[Mussels]

Jim,

I think you can count on it being motorhome friendly, because I will be going in mine.

Nick

I bet this won't be about bikes, it's going to turn into a motor home waving competition.

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Motor home?

We'll be in tents, cheap ones!

All the best David

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Road Legal

Sorry I may be being a bit slow here.

Nick can we use any size motor we want as long as the bike and battery weigh under 40kg? And the 15mph under power is not going to be adhered to?

We are testing a 1400W motor for a new project which will be revealed next year. The problems are keeping the front wheel on the road, keeping the spokes in place and not wiping out the rear tyre when we turn on the power!

All the best David

 

[Mussels]

We'll be in tents, cheap ones!

All the best David

Not using Wisper tents then?

 

[Tiberius]

Sorry I may be being a bit slow here.

Nick can we use any size motor we want as long as the bike and battery weigh under 40kg? And the 15mph under power is not going to be adhered to?

We are testing a 1400W motor for a new project which will be revealed next year. The problems are keeping the front wheel on the road, keeping the spokes in place and not wiping out the rear tyre when we turn on the power!

All the best David

David,

There are other forces abroad who may expect you to comply with all sorts of stuff. But all we are going to do for this event is to check the weight is 40 kg or less.

The reasoning is that weighing is a simple check to make but checking the 15 mph cut out is not. Checking power is even more difficult, even if we could all agree on the definition of power.

Also, on an event like this, the weight limit will naturally enforce speed and power limits. Higher power needs bigger batteries and hence more weight. So I'm not worried about it turning into an arms race - though I do have a 1401 W motor somewhere.....

Nick

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Mr Mussells

Hi Andy

Your point is?

Hi Nick

Can't help poking fun! All our bikes will be governed to 15mph and sport a
250W motor.

I am really looking forward to this, it's going to be a lot of fun, I have persuaded one daughter and boyfriend to join in and am working on the other now.

How many riders have confirmed?

Best regards David

 

[Tiberius]

Depends what you mean by confirmed. Nobody's signed any contracts in blood, but there are about 15 probables at this early stage.

Nick

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Early doors

That's excellent, for such early days, how many came last year?

Do you have a rout yet? I am off to Barnstaple in a couple of weeks and would like to have a go. Would you like me to help with the rout?

Has anyone thought of getting there a day early and staying after the event? If so maybe I could arrange some entertainment and a get together?

All the best David

 

[AndyOfTheSouth]

Wisper Bikes wrote:

'Do you have a rout yet? I am off to Barnstaple in a couple of weeks and would like to have a go. Would you like me to help with the rout?'

Rout?!? A very apt Freudian slip?!?

PS Thanks for the loan of the bike, David!

PPS I might not need it if the bike I have ordered especially for the event arrives on time:

Stealth Electric Bikes | Electric mountain bike| Springvale VIC

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Route or Rout!

I so wish I were clever enough to have done that purposely!!

Regards

David

 

[Madness]

Im thinking about giving it a go until i worked out the math and the numbers rolled in that i would need something like a total of 60Ah of batterys (working out on my avg watt hours per mile to and from work) which in lead acid would not be light!

The other huge down side would be the 320 mile trip each way.

 

[rog_london]

Im thinking about giving it a go until i worked out the math and the numbers rolled in that i would need something like a total of 60Ah of batterys (working out on my avg watt hours per mile to and from work) which in lead acid would not be light!

The other huge down side would be the 320 mile trip each way.

You'd be over the weight limit on batteries alone (forget about the bike) with a 24 volt system - and about 60% over with a 36 volt system. I suspect the 320 miles to get there would be the least of your worries!

Rog.