We wanted to give a big time thank you to Appalachian Today and The Appalachian Newspaper for doing great stories on FFR!
http://today.appstate.edu/trikes/
http://www.theappalachianonline.com/campus/6875-electric-tricycles-ausherman-invents-new-way-to-get-to-class
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Introducing the solar tandem...
Here are some shots of our newest creation, a solar powered social tandem recumbent trike which was recently piloted across North Carolina from Kitty Hawk to Sparta by Tommy Ausherman and Jesse Lee.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
More info about my Prototype, built off the KMX Typhoon.
On the charger. For more info and specs about the prototype I built off of KMX's Typhoon platform, see this page:
I now also have a Facebook page:
Sunday, June 21, 2009
FFR Transition One. Proposed specs.
I've decided on a name for my first FFR model. I'm going to call it the Transition. Transition Bike Company (www.transitionbikes.com) is my inspiration for this model name. They are an awesome mountain bike company out of Bellingham, Washington that have served as a great model for what I want my business to become. They are a rider-owned company started by 2 guys that just have a love for mountain biking. I recently visited them at their shop while doing some downhill riding in the area, and they couldn't have been a cooler group of guys. Brad Walton (a well known rider that graduated from Appalachian State in Boone, NC) showed me all around the office, shop, warehouse and dirtjumps, making us feel right at home. Before I knew it one of the guys there was offering his brand new Transition Bottlerocket for me to ride over the weekend! It was easily the most beautiful bike I've ever ridden, nearly causing me a heart attack as I steered the expensive bike through the steeps, rocks, and trees at Whistler. Anyway, this company has been an inspiration for me, and I feel that Transition is a great name for our first trike in this very fresh new category of vehicles.
The number following the model name will classify what build level the trike is equipped with. The Transition One will be the nicest of the nice, with ample batteries and fast charging capabilities. The Two and Three will be builds of lesser cost, but will still use the same KMX frame, just slightly lower end componentry.
I've recently been finalizing the build for the Transition One, enough that I was able to make a spec sheet that shows just what this first FFR has to offer.
FFR Transition One Fast. Far. Real.
Motor
Type: Brushless 3-phase permanent magnet AC electric
Peak Power: Output adjustable, 750 to 4,000 watts (1-5 HP)
Top Speed: Gearing-limited at 30 mph, can be geared differently for off-highway use
Power System
Battery Type: Environmentally-safe Lithium Iron Phosphate
Capacity: 1.5 KWh (36volts @ 40 Ah)
Range / Battery Life: 30-50 miles, 1000+ cycles
Recharge Time: Less than 2 hours from empty (850 watt charger)
Input: Standard 110V outlet
Human / Electric Drivetrain
Electric Side: Single-speed clutchless chain drive
Human Side: 24 Speed with SRAM componentry
Chassis / Brakes
Frame: KMX TIG-Welded Chromoly Steel / Aluminium boom
Brakes: Dual 6" Tektro Mechanical Brakes
Wheels and Tires: 20" front, 24" rear Jetset wheels, Kenda K-Rad tires
Dimensions
Weight: 98 lbs
Ground Clearance: 5.5 inches
Economics
Cost to recharge: 20 cents @ 12 cents per KWh rate
Cost of electricity per mile of FFR Transition One 1/2 of one cent
Cost of gasoline per mile of 25 mpg car @ 2.50 a gallon: 10 cents
That's it!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Killer Cobra
I decided that I want to make the first build an awesome performer and eye catcher, so I've changed my mind and I will be using KMX's Cobra for the first build.
The Cobra has a beautiful burnt orange color that's going to look killer in combination with the anodized black motor and drive assembly.
I'm ordering the Cobra today, so this build should be done and for sale in about 4 weeks. Stay tuned!
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