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C5Alive General Category => C5 Chatroom => Topic started by: Thor069 on 16, March, 2012 - 22:24:36

Title: My first ride/test
Post by: Thor069 on 16, March, 2012 - 22:24:36


Hello all,

Here are the video of my first ride/test for 4km in flat terrain.
http://youtu.be/UJ1rRuwDR-w

I have need about 12min o the average speed was about 15-20km.
But here are my negative experiences, feelings:

Front-panel wobbles to much as the mirror are moving –Mounting a column
Battery voltage goes down to 10V – maybe new one
The Motor isn’t a help and the pedaling have a high frequency – need a GEAR!
Conform for to as isn’t good – will put a form
On ramp into the garage I took bottom – There I have no idea
Lamp not has real power – Changing to LEDs

So far my experience isn’t so bad but there are a lot of works for my expectations.

Good night and good weekend.

Thorsten
 
Title: Re: My first ride/test
Post by: Karl on 17, March, 2012 - 08:00:01
You need a better battery for sure, the motor doesnt sound as though its turning as fast as it should.

Good to see you are on the move though  8)
Title: Re: My first ride/test
Post by: steve_1360 on 17, March, 2012 - 08:39:32
Looks good  :) Your brakes must work well, i think i would have crashed going down into your garage !
Title: Re: My first ride/test
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 17, March, 2012 - 09:09:24
Hi there if you have a car battery try it on your c5 to see if there is any difference in performance ..It sounds like your C5 is under power at the moment .....bye Chas
Title: Re: My first ride/test
Post by: kamilb1998 on 17, March, 2012 - 09:32:08
It does sound as if your motor is turning over quite slowly. You really shouldn't need to pedal on a flat with the motor on. But at least it works!
Title: Re: My first ride/test
Post by: coverman on 20, March, 2012 - 10:38:20
Are C5's exempt from traffic laws in Spain? eg direction of travel on one way streets?
Title: Re: My first ride/test
Post by: Thor069 on 20, March, 2012 - 12:06:31
Hi there if you have a car battery try it on your c5 to see if there is any difference in performance ..It sounds like your C5 is under power at the moment .....bye Chas

I will try it soon, before looking for a new one.

Best regards.

Thorsten
Title: Re: My first ride/test
Post by: rafarestaura on 20, March, 2012 - 16:19:25
Are C5's exempt from traffic laws in Spain? eg direction of travel on one way streets?

Hi Coverman, answering your question I can tell you that, in Spain, there are main laws about bicicles from the government and every city can develop a special regulation for its traffic. In my city, Granada, you can ride a C5 on the sidewalk if this one is wider than ten feet and running less than 6 miles/hour and always pedestrians have the priority. If you ride on the road, in my city you can´t run counter the flood of the traffic but you can go on cyclepaths on both directions. Maximun speed on ciclepaths is 15 miles/hour. On the roads your speed is the same than the cars, no more than 30 miles/hour on the city roads. Also, it is not mandatory to use the helmet in the city, only in commute between towns. Well, I think these are the main rules here.

Regards, Rafael