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Observation and Perspective
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| Ride Stats |
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Distance:
18.72 miles
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Time: 01:05:12
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Max Speed:
26.15 mph
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Avg Speed:
17.23 mph
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Temp:
Min: 62
Max: 75
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Category: general: leisure -
solo
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Route:
(ATB) Std
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Weight:
241
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Altitude Gain:
406 ft
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Avg Power: 0 W
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Calories Burned: 0
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Avg HR: 0 bpm
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Terrain: Road: Flat
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Bike: Juiced CCX Road
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Club: team bikejournal |
| Weather Conditions: high clouds and a chilly NNW wind; cooler at the lake; |
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The battery capacity on the CCX is remarkable. The 52-volt 19 Ah, somewhat ungainly 13# battery, allows for greater rider versatility for negotiating speed and distance. There is plenty of capacity for hills encountered along a typical commute.
On this 18.72 mile ride, the 58# CCX enabled my 239# physique to negotiate the ride at 17.2 mph in "ECO" mode, -with little drop in battery voltage. The readout on the display showed 55.2 volts remaining, -a use of 2.6 volts.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/3688511145
Useful battery capacity boils down to an equation involving Rider effort: (Rider-vs-Battery output).
Any size "Ah capacity" of a battery will power an ebike adequately until it runs low. Ultimately, a 13 Ah battery will run out of useful energy before a 19 Ah, 52-volt monster -like on the CCX. So battery size, along with rider effort, are significant considerations for powering an ebike on a long ride.
Also relating to energy use, is steepness/grade along a route, as well as the distance. Other factors on battery usage are wind and rider weight, as well as battery voltage. Another significant factor to consider is system voltage. A higher voltage system can supply more power to the motor. Finally, if pedaling is not a desired activity for negotiating up a hill, -then I guess one could try walking.
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