Nov 28, 2011
We supplied a kit to Alan in Christchurch to tackle his commute, as he discribes;
We live at the top of Worsleys Rd in CHCH, so a good run down the hill onto the CHCH flat each morning, then about 8kms on the flat to work (where I can charge the battery if required).
Then 8kms on the flat back to the start of the hill. The hill is 200m at about 7 percent, then 500meters at 15 percent, the 1000m at 7 percent.
We chose a rear 2808 motor to provide the greatest amount of torque and have the advantage of regenerative braking.
The bike’s pretty much finished (see photo attached). I am riding it to work every day and it’s great, however we are not yet living up the hill as we don’t have a house up there yet (lost it in the earthquake).
In the meantime, as I say, the bikes great. It rides fast and accurate. I’m loving it!
Alan has done a great job of installing the components. Very tidy layout and discrete installation.
