It's electrifying!

Note: Please scroll down for custom installation information, and to the bottom of the page for several e-assist galleries.

I usually have a minimum of three electric demo trikes on hand to test ride on an appointment basis.

Also please note that I am 'not' an Internet source for batteries and motors.

Continued from my Trident page...

The picture on the right is a Trident E Spike,  it's a modified 8 speed Spike 1 - It uses an integrated system by a Japanese company called Dapu. 

It features a 350W geared hub motor, a special crankset with sensors, a 36V 15 Ah rack mounted battery with a built in rear light, and a digital display. 

With this system you can choose between throttle only or 6 different levels of pedal assist. 

The  36v 15Ah removable battery is generally larger than other manufacturers use and will give you a much longer range - about 50km electric only and up to 100km using pedal assist. This entire package only adds 18.5 Lbs to a Spike!

My take:

As mentioned the E Spike uses components from Dapu. Dapu is an ISO 9001 company that also supplies companies like Easy Motion bikes, which means that you're dealing with a reputable company producing a reliable product. 

The 350 watt gear-type hub motor is quite torquey so it climbs steep hills very well (since it is a gear-type motor it free-wheels easily when you're not using the motor) And since the motor operates separately from the drivetrain (gears) it's very forgiving for inexperienced riders.

The motor is one of the smoothest and quietest that I have ridden. 

The torque sensor is part of the crankset, it senses how hard you pedal and converts that to assisted forward motion (6 levels) IE if you pedal lightly it just adds a small amount of power, if you push harder it intuitively adds more power. Level 1 offsets the extra weight of the electric components quite nicely. For head winds and hills simply choose the appropriate assist level (1-6) and proper gear position (1-8). 

By setting the console to '0' you access the 'throttle only' menu - you can just pedal, just use the throttle, or simultaneously pedal and use the throttle. 

The E Spike conforms to the Canadian ebike legal speed limit of 32 KPH.

 A double decker rack is standard: since the top of the rack is unobstructed you can mount a rack bag or panniers. 

The E Spike comes with Schwalbe Big Apple tires... they are one of my favorite tires as they really help smooth out the bumps but yet offer little rolling resistance. 

Avid BB5 brakes and a Microshift trigger shifter are also now standard fare.

Overall the E Spike is well sorted out, it folds for transport, its quiet, has excellent range, and it makes short work of hills and headwinds - but yet it remains flexible enough to give you a good workout if you so choose.

- Rob

TS Systems. They are an ISO9001 certified company that also meets the EU TUV certification for ebikes. While fairly well known in North America, TS has enjoyed a really strong presence in Europe and China for over a decade. They are a pleasure to work, with and understand Western expectations regarding service and warranty.

 My systems are trike specific and have custom length cables.

Unlike cadence sensor based competitors, TS utilizes a torque sensor that senses how hard you pedal and converts your effort into four levels of natural feeling boosted power. 

At the push of a button (thumb controlled switch) simply choose between: Eco, Tour, Speed or Turbo to obtain the level of 'pedal assist' required. 

The OEM quality LCD also features a speedometer, trip distance, odometer, time ridden, and a battery gauge. 

With a 15 Ah battery, expect range to be between 80km and 120km ~ depending on terrain, conditions, fitness level, and riding style. 

The small motors utilized are very power efficient, yet with a primary and secondary gear reduction system they have respectable 80 Nm hill climbing torque.

For you technical types: Using a 1 mOhm stand alone shunt and a Cycle Analyst, the measured watt hours per kilometer are very low... in the 2.5 to 5.0 range in real world riding conditions. 

TS motors feature a 2 year warranty.

Whether it be for fun, hills, headwinds, or special needs ~ I am more than happy to discuss your requirements and answer all of your questions.

Installed prices: (Trikes / bikes not included)

*A typical TS mid-drive pedal assist system with a 15 Ah 36 volt battery starts at $1699.00

* Includes installation, a TerraCycle LCD mount, and a battery charger.

Battery mounting options vary between $90.00 and $250.00

Financing is available on all e-assist conversions.

> There are six galleries below for pictures of installed systems.  This is a small sampling of the two hundred + conversions performed to date.  Everything from TSDZ2B mid-drives to Grin Tech programmable Phase Runner controllers are depicted here.