Denis99
Über Member
- Location
- South Wales
I have an ICE Adventure recumbent and ordered a Copenhagen wheel to transform the trike into e power.
The primary reason for going down this route was the flexibility it offered over the Shimano Steps or GoSwiss drive. It was also cheaper.
Means I can still ride the recumbent without any assistance by re installing the un powered wheel, takes about 10 minutes to swap over.
Downside, it is heavy and costs quite a bit £1500.
You can feel the weight in the rear wheel when cornering , but as long as you manage this, it is fine.
Regen braking is a bit bonus, by pedalling backwards the wheel will go into regen and charge the battery, but also supply a good deal of braking force. Makes slowing down and signalling at junctions very easy.
Went for its first proper shakedown ride .
16 miles
Ave speed 12 mph
1,300 feet climbed
60% of battery left
Very quiet, very smooth.
It just feels like I am 20 years old again.
The primary reason for going down this route was the flexibility it offered over the Shimano Steps or GoSwiss drive. It was also cheaper.
Means I can still ride the recumbent without any assistance by re installing the un powered wheel, takes about 10 minutes to swap over.
Downside, it is heavy and costs quite a bit £1500.
You can feel the weight in the rear wheel when cornering , but as long as you manage this, it is fine.
Regen braking is a bit bonus, by pedalling backwards the wheel will go into regen and charge the battery, but also supply a good deal of braking force. Makes slowing down and signalling at junctions very easy.
Went for its first proper shakedown ride .
16 miles
Ave speed 12 mph
1,300 feet climbed
60% of battery left
Very quiet, very smooth.
It just feels like I am 20 years old again.