[Yak] Electrifying a Family Tandem

[Larry Varney]

     There is a review of the RideKick at 
http://www.bentrideronline.com/?p=5713#more-5713

Larry


On 1/11/2012 5:23 PM, dwlucas62704 at aol.com wrote:
> That would be www.ridekick.com not www.ridekcik.com as my fat fingers 
> typed earlier.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dwlucas62704 <dwlucas62704 at aol.com>
> To: carlos <carlos at enc.com>; yak <yak at bikefriday.com>
> Sent: Wed, Jan 11, 2012 11:17 am
> Subject: Re: [Yak] Electrifying a Family Tandem
>
> Have you looked into a motorized trailer like the Ride Kick?  I don't 
> have any personal experience with this trailer, but the info. looks 
> intriguing.
>
> www.ridekcik.com <http://www.ridekcik.com>
>
> There are lots of youtube videos showing this trailer in action. 
>  Looks like an easy hookup and disconnect and would be like a gentle 
> push or a good tailwind home.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carlos Chavez <carlos at enc.com <mailto:carlos at enc.com>>
> To: yak <yak at bikefriday.com <mailto:yak at bikefriday.com>>
> Sent: Tue, Jan 10, 2012 3:06 pm
> Subject: [Yak] Electrifying a Family Tandem
>
> My young niece is now the stoker on our family tandem.  Needless to say,
> she is not yet up to providing much power output.
>
> Has anyone added one of the front wheel electric motor systems to an
> FT?  It seems like it would be an easy project.  I am asking for any
> recommendations for power (watts) and battery voltages (24-36-48?), and
> of course brands.  Would also welcome any discussion on types of batteries.
>
> Mostly i would like some assurance we can get back to our starting
> point, so I am looking for a little boost on hills and some sustained
> power if we are too far from home.
>
>
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