Electric Recumbent Trike Build Part 2

[@aponoypi]

is it hard or can a local bike shop build it. i am planning to get your system or a bafang. some of those with pedal assist off the factory are very expensive. if you are going build one what motor will you get? the bafang seems ok

[@jolo-bolo]

Could I have your thoughts on weather this would be any good for a right leg above knee amputee. I originally bought my Kmx years ago when the company first started. But I found it to be too hard to pedal with my prosthesis on. And no matter what I did I couldn’t sort one legged peddling out. Would the pedal assist work with one legged peddling any input would be gratefully received. Thank you Kevin Ellis

[@zed4me]

Think it should work. The assist is pretty quick but you can feel a slight lag, thus I don't think it would notice one legged peddling. Consider a setup with a throttle so the guesswork gets taken out of it.

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

I have a Specialized Turbo Levo Comp E Bike. Although I didn’t build it I love it. Nice job 👍🏻.

[@zed4me]

$$$ but 🔥🔥🔥

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

@@zed4me yep, it wasn’t cheap. I got it before they raised prices $1200.

[@remil78]

I see you turn the motor downside up. Good thinking, Does it help 100% avoiding any movement of the actual motor block?

[@zed4me]

It was turned that way so that with the torque it doesn't continue to spin. Also this orientation decreases the chance of it hitting anything. It works perfectly in this orientation.

[@Slickpete83]

yeah but what is to the 0 to 60 time , quarter mile time & will it do a burn out ?? lol...

[@FortuneSkies]

Hi. Thank for the update. I am very interested because I have a KMX Viper similar to yours and I am undecided to which pedal assist system to choose: mid drive or hub, cadence or torque? How complicate is the TSD z2 to install? Your battery is 36V/15A. What is its average range? I am 68 years old, is it a good option for an older rider? Tks for your replies.

[@zed4me]

Hi, please refer to my part 1 video to see the ease of installation for the TSDZ2 Kit. My recommendations based on this video are mid drive, and torque sensing. I have not done a range test but based on similar builds this system should be able to do 30-40 miles assisted no problem.

[@chuyskywlk]

Can you help me out and measure the rear dropout width? Can't seem to find it anywhere for this model.

[@zed4me]

I believe it is 135mm standard dropout.

[@chuyskywlk]

@@zed4me thanks!

[@aponoypi]

where did you buy the trailer? i can take my small dog

[@zed4me]

It's a Schwinn I believe. They sell these trailers with different brands, widely available, at any department store or bike store.