My first ride/test

[Thor069]

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

[Karl]

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 

[steve_1360]

Looks good  Your brakes must work well, i think i would have crashed going down into your garage !

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

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

[kamilb1998]

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!

[coverman]

Are C5's exempt from traffic laws in Spain? eg direction of travel on one way streets?

[Thor069]

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

[rafarestaura]

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