Project 2

Component Weight (Kg)

Bicycle 20

Motor & Transmission 12

Control & Electronics 3

Battery 12

Cyclist 80

Total (m) 127 to 130

Table 1: System component weights

The resistances which must be considered for the dimensioning of the system are,

1. FA - Air resistance/Aerodynamic drag

2. FR - Rolling resistance

3. FG - Climbing resistance/Gravity Force Component

4. FM - Acceleration force