[OHPV-list] electric assist motors

[John Climaldi]

Hello Chaz. I can speak for the Ecospeed. Brent has really worked long 
and hard to create the perfect electric assist  for a recumbent. I have 
ridden his bikeE with the motor and was empressed! That was 3 years ago 
and he has improved the motor and mounting even more. Bill Stites 
(www.stitesdesign.com) helped on some of the machining for the motor 
mount (as I recal), and is a proficient designer in manufacturing 
processes and the building of specialty components. Brent is very 
committed to the motor system , and it shows. Clean installation and a 
beautiful design. It just works well!

John Climaldi

On May 25, 2005, at 11:05 AM, Charles Kuttner wrote:

> Not exactly either On or Off-topic, thought I'd mention my latest 
> obsession.
>
> I drive my car 2.3 miles to Barbur Park 'n Ride three days a week. The 
> hills from where I live (near Gabriel Park) are tough, so it takes me 
> 20 minutes by BikeE and I would arrive sweating at my commuter bus to 
> Salem.
>
> I'm seriously considering getting an electric assist motor for one of 
> my BikeEs, either the relatively cheap Crystalyte from 
> http://www.scootonthis.com/prod_Conv_kits.html
>
> or going really classy with local product and firm 
> http://www.ecospeed.net
>
> On the one hand, I feel like a wimp for considering an assist. On the 
> other hand, I'd use my bike more and could rationalize that when I'm 
> pedaling, the bike is a hybrid.
>
> Of course, if I ever get around to riding with you folks, I'd feel 
> really ashamed of using my assist, so would have to ride whichever 
> BikeE I don't convert....  ;-)#
>
> Anyone have any experience with these motors?
>
> toodles
>
> chas
>
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