Long Long as long as technologically possible. I'm definitely not going lower than a 96v pack now. That will give me the most battery options to choose from. "C" discharge rating will not as so critical if I'm rolling with 96v to start with.How long a time do you want your rides to last before the batteries need recharged ?
I will use whatever works but now I will surely go no lower than 96v. YES a whole lot of stop and go and hills and more hills in Los Angeles just like San Fransisco but more spread out over a larger area.I used an A123m1 pack to handle the surges and 18650 low C pack to recharge the A123m1 pack during stops and going downhill so that the A123m1 pack is charged up ready for the next power surge.
A smaller A123m1 pack in parallel with a 18650 cell pack.
That is how you can get huge power surges and long distance with a lightweight battery setup.
This works for me because I stop and go a lot.
http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=37952
My bike can hold safely hold 60 to 100 lbs of lithium batteries of one type or another. I needs at least 4kWh worth. LOLSo build a small A123m1 pack that will power the bike if just for a few miles then use quality light weight 18650 cell extender packs for charging the A123m1 pack on the go.
Unless you are running pedal to the metal all the time.
I like it. Lots of battery mounting space !
I welded it together from a bunch of steel tubes.Where did you get that bike??? I never seen nothing like it before. Man, that's a whole lot of power. And I mean a whole lot. You might want to hire an electrician so you don't blow up your house.
It's weight is gonna soar to about 225 lbs when it's finally done. LOLI like it! Its a little on the heavy side but I like it. I want one.
I see your single tread bike and raise you a double tread tank bike. LOL