Catrike Road Solar bike trike Update Version 1.5

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I just updated several items on my trike.
Trike : 2013 Catrike Road ( rear suspension)
Solar Panel : Sunpower 170w x 2
Solar Controller : Genasun(GVB-8-Li-CV-RETAIL) 54.6v X 2
Battery: Power 2 Spare ( used cell seller)
PANASONIC NCR18650A LITHIUM ION CELLS fully tested at 3000 to 3099mAh
VRUZEND battery kit V2.1
48V 13s Battery Management System (BMS)
Motor Setup : Grin Technologies
RH212_Fst
Rim20_Alex
Phaserunner_L10
V3 Cycle Analyst
Auxiliary Input and On/Off Power Switch
T-Lever
Solar Current Sense

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2 мар 2021

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@philiptaylor3262 3 года назад

Old school handlebars for the front support is a great idea !!

@RideBicycleUSA 3 года назад

Yes, it handles pretty well. My original purpose was just to have a canopy strong enough to withstand strong winds. Somehow, I kept adding one by one and created this.

@khandam7709 2 года назад

very cool, I saw some sunpower 165w panels on ebay for only $120, upon some research the panels are only aroud 128w though. GLAD TO SEE YOU ARE ONLY USING AROUND 240W AND GETTING GOOD RESULTS! I also have the rh212 motor

@davidrojascryux5628 2 года назад

Preziozo movil solar

@covasfotoman 3 года назад

좋은 정보 감사합니다~~

@RideBicycleUSA 3 года назад

손기술이 없어서 부족하지만 그럭저럭 굴러갑니다. 😂

@longchampe 3 года назад

Why not get a small trailer?

@RideBicycleUSA 3 года назад

I am trying to keep things small so I can carry in and out from my car. I live in a house without a garage so it is not easy to store too many items in the living room. Also, a small trailer can carry more for longer trip but will require more attention when turning or going down hill.

@shelleyshell1150 3 года назад

Wow! That looks awesome! Can’t wait to see it on the road powering all your accessories 😎. Does it make the trike awkward when riding?

@RideBicycleUSA 3 года назад

The solar panels will add about 20 lbs extra weight on top so I am more careful when turning. I have not flipped yet so far and feel safe.

@aloysiusflartey6122 3 года назад

Does the solar power actually do anything when there is no sun out?

@RideBicycleUSA 3 года назад

No sun , no watt. It can only be used when raining from getting wet.

@leizemammad317 2 года назад

Hello, Congratulations on your trike. Can you tell me where I can get the links that connect panel support to trike? We see the image at 2:40 and it's indicates Wake Thank you and wishes you beautiful walks with your trike. cordially

@RideBicycleUSA 2 года назад

it is just a bicycle stem . www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BGX18L1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@rdkuless Год назад

nice new battery case, are you still 48v..? and how many WH do you have? Great improvements.. There is a big Learning Curve.. :)

@RideBicycleUSA Год назад

Yes,still 48v since I have invested two 48v Genasun controllers. The battery was made from used cells and about 14ah currently.

@rider2731 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing. It looks awesome. I am putting together my own but not yet done. I am using a bike instead of a trike. I have a 170w flex solar panel, and possibly two batteries: a deep cycle golf cart battery and a lithium ion battery for ebike. Would like to bike in other countries but not sure how to pack them into the plane. I don’t think the airlines would let me check in the batteries so I may have to make my own ebike batteries by purchasing them in the destination country using 18650 batteries. My bike is not made for long distance. I have a Canondale CADD 12 for now. If I decide to use this, I will need to replace the bottom bracket with Bafang mid drive motor. Any advice?

@RideBicycleUSA 3 года назад

I am still less than a year for this toy so I am still in learning mode. If you are using 170w then it should be on a trailer. For a upright bike, you should get better mileages. Transferring a bike is not easy with solar even within US. Have fun... I think you should use a bike with at least 40mm tires for weight and comfort for long distance.

@rider2731 3 года назад

@@RideBicycleUSA Thanks for the advice. About the tire size, that is on my list. I agree I need bigger tires. But first I need to get a bike that has a bigger front fork. The bike I have has narrow fork. So ideally I should get another bike. There are those riders who ride to many different countries. I always wonder how they transport their bikes. Where did you purchase your trike from? Did it come in a box that you can re-use?

@RideBicycleUSA 3 года назад

@@rider2731 I purchase a used one from local. It will cost around $300 for shipping and at least $100 for packing in a box.

@ghostmandeak7305 3 года назад

Hi I'm currently trying to build a recumbent trike and a mini camper i will be having two motors on it ones a 24v 250w battery the other will be lithium 1000w what size solar would i be needing my friend?????

@RideBicycleUSA 3 года назад

How many miles and how fast are you planning to ride a day? My battery is 48v 15a and I have 340w (170w x 2) with 240w max since I only have one solar controller. With this setup, I can ride at least 120 miles at 15 mph with 20 miles left in the battery in good weather.

@rider2731 3 года назад

@@RideBicycleUSA Wow. that good to hear.

@rider2731 3 года назад

Solar panels can be heavy. I have a 170 w flex panel from Renogy. It’s light but quite big. I don’t expect to use the battery when I can peddle. The solar energy is only for peddle assist. As a side note, you can use a golf cart battery as a spare power.

@RideBicycleUSA 3 года назад

I have found 100w can make you go much faster. I strongly recommend using the power when riding.

@ghostmandeak7305 3 года назад

@@RideBicycleUSA well thank you mate I'm currently struggling with my steering system I need so tracking rods I think ( steering rods) and I need to be more accurate with my front wheels when attaching them to my trike I am learning dreadfully how to weld and my welds on my wheel arms keep snapping so I'm going to go with the bmx wheels and not have big arms as I needed them to lower the bike I think I need a few things when I get paid Tuesday mate so I will be ordering a few things for the build mate tha is for the expertise pal you take care and stay safe yeah bro bye

@kusukacolaylowlee1611 2 года назад

How much total cost?

@RideBicycleUSA 2 года назад

Total cost was around $3k for the motor and solar setup. Motor and battery =$1700 Solar panels and charge controller =$1000 Frame and other small items =$200

@kusukacolaylowlee1611 2 года назад

@@RideBicycleUSA made in taiwan?

@RideBicycleUSA 2 года назад

Not sure