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Mod Man · 12.15.2007, 10:35 AM

What is it they say? "Size doesn't matter?" (It does make at least a bit of difference, by the way).

Yes, this is for a full size bike, a recumbent.

A typical man has the potential energy of roughly 200 watts oof power in his legs. This motor is capable of 4000 watts continuous. If you do some E-bike research, you will find that typical E-bikes run about 400 to 600 watt motors and those motors are 40% to 60% efficient. This motor will put out over 5hp continuous. That is more than a 50cc scooter.

Anyway, I know this is an RC forum. I didn't mean to confuse anyone. But, I figured you guys would get a kick out of it because I am using all RC equipment for this project.

Matt

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Mod Man RC-Monster Carbon Fiber Offline Posts: 156 Join Date: Nov 2007	12.15.2007, 10:35 AM What is it they say? "Size doesn't matter?" (It does make at least a bit of difference, by the way). Yes, this is for a full size bike, a recumbent. A typical man has the potential energy of roughly 200 watts oof power in his legs. This motor is capable of 4000 watts continuous. If you do some E-bike research, you will find that typical E-bikes run about 400 to 600 watt motors and those motors are 40% to 60% efficient. This motor will put out over 5hp continuous. That is more than a 50cc scooter. Anyway, I know this is an RC forum. I didn't mean to confuse anyone. But, I figured you guys would get a kick out of it because I am using all RC equipment for this project. Matt