TEST PILOT: 3 generations of the Javelin by Spark Cycleworks

[@JohnnyPrimeCC]

They made a lot of improvements! Love that bike so much. Glad they're still perfecting things too.

[@back_up_mike]

They are doing things the right way! The tried and true method of iteration through brute force! (Pun intended)

[@flxthecat2735]

The bike is so good and sweet that the bee wants a ride... lol the bike looks really awesome and is just a prototype base model... and with the ability to handle what ever upgrades, the sky is the limit... 👍👍🤩😍💯💪💪

[@back_up_mike]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching ❤

[@AC-kv9qs]

the man, the myth, the legend is back ladies and gentlemen🔥🔥🔥

[@back_up_mike]

Thanks bro haha! Happy to be back

[@JohnnyPrimeCC]

Channel is looking slick!

[@ThingsToTalkAbout1]

glad the channel is back. new logo new name brand new lookin bike. i like it

[@back_up_mike]

Glad you like it! There were so many things that have changed, a rebrand made sense

[@quadzilla2854]

Awesome review! Appreciate the honesty! Cant wait to see the review of the production bike.

[@ErockRodz]

Nice job with the video! I can tell you put a lot of time and effort into it! Nice job with the one take, that is something I could never do! I’m going to have to pick up a Javelin after I move! Keep it up!

[@back_up_mike]

I’ve attempted to make this video multiple times and each time I left something out, it something important happened afterwards! I knew there wouldn’t be any benefit pumping out a quick first impression video like everyone else already has! Had to show why they chose me as test pilot! 🧑‍✈️

[@back_up_mike]

We’re all gonna miss you out here bro!

[@CityExplorations]

You already know I had to subscribe. Keep the videos coming!

[@MrPandaFTWs]

Dam daddy how you got to 1k so fast 👄

[@back_up_mike]

It only took me since 2009 😬😬😬

[@brentcollins9727]

Does the controller get any airflow to keep it cool?

[@back_up_mike]

The controller mounts with its heat sink in direct contact with the aluminum bottom panel of the bike. With the newer design someone in theory could add thermal past to increase its cooling abilities, and the panel itself can be modified to increase it further! Really cool stuff! It has never gotten hot enough to cause any concern even on hot summer rides. The motor is something that could benefit from cooling over long rides, and spark can add cooling fins as an add on

[@brentcollins9727]

@@back_up_mike , cool! Thanks for the info.

[@brianwilson3133]

So you said early on that the battery wasnt meant to handle the more powerful controller you put on, how did you address that?

[@back_up_mike]

You can dial down the power draw of these fardriver controllers to match whatever battery you have. I tuned the controller to pull slightly more line amps than what the BMS is rated for, with much higher phase amps output. Not a good long term plan but for testing it works. Eventually I’ll have a custom pack for full power

[@brianwilson3133]

@@back_up_mike okay thanks! Sound like a trade off. Are you going with a range extender battery or an all new custom pack?

[@back_up_mike]

@@brianwilson3133 it’s definitely a trade off but still a serious machine! I’m going for an entirely new custom pack

[@corywebb5537]

Do you know how many amps the controller pushes?

[@back_up_mike]

Right now I’m pulling 120 line amps, pushing 200 peak phase if I remember correctly. Not close to maximum limit of the controller which is 530A phase which requires a serious battery and wiring

[@taisan7928]

great review Mikey. you made me wanna consider getting one🥲

[@back_up_mike]

You should! Its amazing to see the production bikes, especially with content like this video. Comparing this prototype to a final version is amazing