UTCustom Ecat Bosch Sport Upgrade
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This kit includes everything you need to electrify your Catrike with the UTCustom eCAT Bosch Sport Upgrade! This is a modified kit of the original Catrike eCat kit. This UTCustom kit features everything from the original eCat, but with the Bosch Performance Line Sport motor and the Bosch Powerpack 500. This gives you an elevated top speed of 28 mph and have 25% more range than the battery in the basic eCat bundle.
MOTOR CLASSIFIATION
The increased speed classifies this motor as class 3 meaning that in most US states it is restricted from shared trails, and are usually required to be on road bike lanes only. Depending where you live class 3 motor vehicle restrictions may vary, so make sure to check your local laws to see where you are able to ride. If you live outside the US some cities in Europe classify class 3 as motor vehicles and require a license to ride.
POWER AND ELEGANCE
The UTCustom eCAT Bosch Sport Upgrade system is built around a powerful and elegant Bosch electric motor. The Performance Line Sport is a 250 Watt motor with a maximum torque output of 75nm. It offers four different pedal assist modes, each putting out a different amount of power. Those modes are Eco, Tour, Sport and Turbo. Eco is the lowest level, supplying 40% assist and Turbo is the highest level, at 270% assist. The motor is paired with a 36 Volt, 13.4 amp hour Lithium Ion battery that is easy to charge and install onto the battery sled.
RANGE
So you're looking to add electric assist and you are trying to base your decision on range or how far a specific system will take you. STOP! Range is too hard to determine! There are way too many variables involved for us to tell you exactly how far you'll be able to go: rider weight, rolling resistance, load, and so many other things. While we can't give you any exact numbers, we can give you an idea of what to expect. If you're averaging 20 miles per hour, Eco mode will give you 75 miles, Tour: 43, Sport: 37 and Turbo: 31 miles on a single battery charge.
TORQUE VS. CADENCE
Electric assist motors use a sensor that tells the motor when to engage. When it comes to electric systems there are two types of sensors: torque or cadence. A cadence sensor tells the motor when the cranks are turning, essentially measuring if you are pedaling or not.
A torque sensor measure how much force you are applying to the pedal and bases it's assist off of that force. The Bosch Active Line Plus motor uses a torque sensor which lots of riders prefer. Compared to systems with a cadence sensor, the torque sensor tends to feel more natural. It provides more consistent assist as you pedal and the power from the motor is almost imperceptible.
