8 Econobikes compared in the February 2006 issue of Cycle World for anyone that is interested.

Good reading by author Allan Girdler.


Regards,

Don,

My son built his own see:

http://doctord.webhop.net/Scott/Hybr...ler_report.htm

Danger: technical content

JeffD

j denenberg-neat project-won't those 2 batteries weigh about 60 lbs?

My Sr500 will get about 60 mpg at 60 mph,and it get 48 mpg in pure city stop and go.The VT500 Ascot gets an honest 46 mpg city(6-12 stops per mile)-about what a carefully driven 2900 lb Prius would get.My Titan will get 11-12 mpg same route-Prizm 26 mpg same route.Thanks.Charlie

The batteries (2 at 12 amp-hours) weigh about 18 lbs, the motor (1/2 hp) is heavier. The data is all in the report.

The bike has a top speed of just over 20 mph and has a range of about 10 miles.

JeffD