Yes this is MyPedGen2, the first one was like a pile of 2x4's and a belt
drive....sometimes I have a bunch of stuff and just because I had a couple
of serpentine belts, I thought I'd make a belt drive.....not working out for
me.
So this is a standard exercise bike 1:2 ratio chain drive and a 4 inch Razor scooter wheel on
the ECM alternator..... an overall ratio of 1:10
At first I believed that the ratio was too high but after almost a month,
I'm getting used to it. here is the Data that seems to work for me:
. 30 RPM crankspeed spins the ECM at 300 RPM.
. 50 medium easy turns takes 100 seconds and produces about 1 watt/hr.
. Peak watts.....about 50 (not average.....just a surge from the power stroke
of each pedal, can get about 90 this way but wheel slips on solid rubber tire
and makes black rubber powder)
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Trying to pedal this faster than 35RPM will tire most people out after 10 minutes. About 1000 watt/hrs. @50 per day this month....equivalent to 1000 calories and I've lost
about 5 more pounds.
Thanks everyone for taking my poll looking forward to more replies and questions.
Norm.