Catrike Road Solar bike trike Update Version 1.5
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- 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
Old school handlebars for the front support is a great idea !!
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.
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
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Preziozo movil solar
Does the solar power actually do anything when there is no sun out?
No sun , no watt. It can only be used when raining from getting wet.
Why not get a small trailer?
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.
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?
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.
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?????
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.
@@RideBicycleUSA Wow. that good to hear.
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.
I have found 100w can make you go much faster. I strongly recommend using the power when riding.
@@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
nice new battery case, are you still 48v..? and how many WH do you have? Great improvements.. There is a big Learning Curve.. :)
Yes,still 48v since I have invested two 48v Genasun controllers. The battery was made from used cells and about 14ah currently.
How much total cost?
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
@@RideBicycleUSA made in taiwan?
Not sure
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
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
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?
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.
@@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?
@@rider2731 I purchase a used one from local. It will cost around $300 for shipping and at least $100 for packing in a box.