Analysis of an Electric Bicycle Conversion
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
SURC Ballroom B/C/D
Start Date
21-5-2015
End Date
21-5-2015
Keywords
Green, Electrically Powered, Versatility
Abstract
This is an investigation into the feasibility and practical use of the electric conversion of a standard bicycle while keeping the ability to return to a manual situation. By simply applying a motor to the front wheel of a bicycle, attached to a battery pack and a throttle, it is possible to convert a plain bicycle into a primitive electric motorcycle. While a plain bicycle is already green and environmentally friendly, some of us need that extra help in getting to our destination faster and easier. While the motor is attached to the front wheel and the pedals are already attached to the back wheel, conversion between the two is simple and easy, allowing versatility for the user. Thorough testing will be needed to determine how long a fully charged battery can be used before recharging is necessary. While wide distribution of pre-made kits are available, building and testing these kits will help determine the actual practicality of using a kit and the potential of becoming useful and simplistic enough to be used by the average American.
Recommended Citation
Strand, Amber, "Analysis of an Electric Bicycle Conversion" (2015). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 39.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2015/constructedobjects/39
Poster Number
24
Department/Program
Engineering Technologies, Safety, & Construction
Additional Mentoring Department
Engineering Technologies, Safety, & Construction
Analysis of an Electric Bicycle Conversion
SURC Ballroom B/C/D
This is an investigation into the feasibility and practical use of the electric conversion of a standard bicycle while keeping the ability to return to a manual situation. By simply applying a motor to the front wheel of a bicycle, attached to a battery pack and a throttle, it is possible to convert a plain bicycle into a primitive electric motorcycle. While a plain bicycle is already green and environmentally friendly, some of us need that extra help in getting to our destination faster and easier. While the motor is attached to the front wheel and the pedals are already attached to the back wheel, conversion between the two is simple and easy, allowing versatility for the user. Thorough testing will be needed to determine how long a fully charged battery can be used before recharging is necessary. While wide distribution of pre-made kits are available, building and testing these kits will help determine the actual practicality of using a kit and the potential of becoming useful and simplistic enough to be used by the average American.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Nathan Davis