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Technical Sheet - Bionx PL350 Electric Retrofit on a Norco Monterey Bicycle

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Environmental benefits of power-assisted bicycles

  • Provide pedalling assistance to cyclist, reducing effort required to travel longer distances
  • Offer an alternative to motor vehicle transportation,
    reducing traffic congestion, greenhouse gas emissions
    and fuel consumption
  • Retrofit module can be fitted on any bicycle

The BionX PL350 retrofit is an example of a new class of vehicles called power-assisted bicycles (PAB), also known as electric bicycles or e-bikes. PABs include bicycles that are propelled by any combination of an electric motor and the cyclist's own energy.

The BionX retrofit consists of an electric motor, powered by a 36-volt lithium-manganese battery. It can be added to almost any bicycle to provide electrical pedalling assistance. The lowest assistance level (A1) adds 35% power in addition to the cyclist's effort, while the highest assistance level (A4) adds 300% power.

Technical Sheet

Bionx PL350 Electric Retrofit on a Norco Monterey Bicycle - Alternative Format - Adobe PDF

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Available in Canada
Battery  Pack
Battery Type Lithium-manganese
Power 36 V / 9.6 A/h
Weight 3.7 kg / 8.2 lb
Life Span 500 charge / discharge cycles
Charging Time Up to 4 hrs @ 110 V or 220 V
Length 29.1 cm / 11.5 in
Width 14 cm / 5.5 in
Thickness 7.6 cm / 3.0 in
Electric Motor
Type Permanent Magnet (Brushless)
Power (nominal/max) 350 W / 700 W (0.47 hp / 0.94 hp)
Torque (nominal/max) 10 Nm / 32 Nm (7.4 lb-ft / 23.6 lb-ft)
Weight 4.0 kg / 8.8 lb
Capabilities Regenerative Braking
Bicycle
Weight 12.5 kg / 27.5 lb
Frame Aluminum 6061
Brakes Tektro 837AL, V-Brakes
Tire Diameter 45 cm / 18 in
Performance
Top Speed
(with assistance) 		32 km/h / 19.9 mph
Range * 90 km / 55.9 mi (A1)**
60 km / 37.3 mi (A2)
45 km / 28.0 mi (A3)
35 km / 21.7 mi (A4)
eTV Fleet Information
Date Acquired March 2008
Current Status Exported

* Range performance based on a 68 kg cyclist riding on a flat surface, in a windless environment

** A = Assistance level

Date modified:
2011-09-09