I weigh 220lbs. 6’1. 10sp3 battery, 83mm but had 97 before and wasn’t too much different. I like 83 way better. Range: 20-25km (never maxed out range). Speed ~35km/h which is pretty fast. If you do crazy downhill shit then maybe not fast for you. 15t 36t 265mm setup. I went up a pretty decent size hill the other day no problem. I have it built on a wolfshark.
I thought the same getting dual 6374s but I actually couldn’t imagine going that fast. If you really want duals I would go for 2 50mm size motors.
I would keep the bigger wheels (nice for rough roads), but gear down more:
90mm - 190kv - 10s - 14/40 = 25ish. 15/40 = 26ish.
You could go lower kv like 168/149kv 22/20mph respectively w/ 14/40 gearing. add 2mph if you go 15/40. and another 2mph if you go 36t vs 40.
I’ve yet to break a belt. they are cheap - when well aligned and periodic inspection you replace when worn - you shouldn’t have one break on you. Riding in gravel - don’t.
I think the 180 or 218’s both will work. I’d stick with Caliber II’s vs any clone, and most importantly dial in good bushings for your weight. Makes a HUGE difference on ride quality (carving in particular) vs the cheapest bushings they send w/ stock trucks. but i’m also not normal size/weight… so my experience is especially poor w/ bushings intended for someone half my weight…
GL!
EDIT - besides cost savings - a single motor is a lot lighter! My GF’s 6355 setup was 14lbs. Haven’t re-weighed since went to 6374 and 12mm 36t aluminum kegel setup. Previously 9mm belt w/ 3d printed wheel gear - fine for her 8mph top speed (not joking), but skipped like crazy braking when i rode. I can still skip the belt hard braking w/ 12mm aluminum gear… So a single i still recommend 15mm if you are going fast and need to stop!
Wow. Huge help. Thanks for breaking that all down for me. I think I am more confident that the single 6374 will give me the power/speed I would like and won’t need to add an additional one in the future. So, I think maybe I will go with the 180mm trucks. Keep it more compact, and portable. Prob be easier to fit in a pack pack too.
15mm pullys/belt huh? Ok, I’ll look into that as well.
@Namasaki - me too! Just some of the 190kv 6374 from Torque instead of APS.
@VerticalMedia - a good gearing calculator is a huge help when planning. I usually target 25mph top speed as it’s faster than i should go really, but love the 18-22 speed range for fun fast carving!
On the gears - ping @Titoxd10001, and since you are using lbs/ft i’m guessing you are in the US? $20 +s/h for a set w/ 15/40 iirc. Great 15mm gears and especially at that price. Hardest part will depend on figuring your belt length - depending on motor mount and your center to center axle distances (truck axle to motor axle).
belt length calculator. Here’s an example w/ a guesstimate CtC length (otherwise correct - metric - HTD5 - Wheel Gear teeth, motor gear teeth):
that’s what I’m hearing. And I know for a fact that my 200mm CNC trucks would fit dual 6364’s and they have a larger wider V in the middle of the hanger.
If your looking for a really solid kit. Check this one out.
Also you don’t have to get diy trucks either. Any 50 degree caliber 2 trucks would work. If your from the us you can get them pretty cheap locally or on amazon.
If you are going to gear down go with the
192kv 6374,
90mm wheels, and
15/40 pulley set from @Titoxd10001.
Great combo of power and torque gearing. I have these on my. Board except with a 9S, I may be converting to duals 6374 as I have the mounts/pulleys/vesc s.
According to @torqueboards, you should be able to fit 2 6374 motors side by side on the 218mm trucks. I am assuming 12mm on belt size, but I’m not sure. Could be 9mm. 15mm would be pretty sweet
