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GM Canada:
Since there is no official topic on this motor, maybe it’s time to start one.

As posted in another thread I received two sample Magic Pie 3 Motors on Nov 4th 2011. These are sample motors and not all the functions work yet but they are a good example of what is to come. Since about January of 2010 there have been many rumors about the Magic Pie version three and it has been said many times since "They will be out in a few weeks". As you can see by the writing of this it is actually 10 months later and as far as I can tell the release has been pushed off at least until 2012 now. There are still tests being made, new ideas being put forth and improvements being planned and developed.

Of course in the best interest for Golden Motor I will only discuss what the current motors I have can do and will not speculate  much on what changes are being made and what is still being planned unless I am told it can be public knowledge.  Who really knows what the final result will be.

I think most people that have heard of the Magic Pie understand already that since its inception, the goal of the Magic Pie is that anyone could install a high quality electric bike conversion kit on their bike as easily as possible with a very clean and impressive final look.

At first look, even though it is still in development, It looks very promising that the MPIII is going to bring this goal to a reality.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask. As most in the forum would know I am not a technical guy. Also I am at a loss when it comes to details like fets, caps, sensors, etc. But I do have practical “hands on” experience. In the past two years I have done more ebike conversions then most people ever will do.  All of my conversions have been simple and quick. I don’t have the time for some of the elaborate conversions you see in the forum.  But I can easily judge if something is lighter, faster, quieter, smaller, easier or cooler looking.

I have build my first MPIII ebike, Let’s get the conversation started.

Gary

GM Canada:


This promotional picture has alot of information.

30 percent more Climbing torque. This I can say without a doubt has been accomplisehed. I did a torque test video and the MPII internal would deliver about 800 watts peak, I am seeing 1200 watts and a 1297 peak on one take off. Take a look at this video to see the torque and hear the motor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5RtYeUmW1U

Easily replaceable controller. I have not attempted this yet. But the new controller location and hub design does make it look easy.

Better Heat Dissipating with self cooling fan. After that torque video I went back and forth over that same bridge 3 more times to see how hot the motor would get. I could clearly feel alot of warm air dissipating from the vents on the fan side of the motor.



Water-proof Wiring set with silver plated plug-ins. The cables have been completly redone from end to end and the improvment in quality and ease of use is very good. More about this in my next post.

Gary

GM Canada:


This picture shows a new wire set design. Although the wireset I received does not look like this one the concept is the same. Each plug can only fit in the correct mated plug. This really simplifies the instalation removing any doubt of doing a correct hookup. There is only one wire thats extends from the motor. It splits into two wires. One goes to the battery and one all the way up to the handle bars. At this point it splits to four plugs where you can easily plug in your brake levers, control buttons and throttle.




Gary

e-lmer:
Raises hand to be among the first real customers.

MonkeyMagic:
Hmmm I'm not really impressed with that massive interconnecting plug, it looks huge!!!
Why it couldn't be a waterproof IDC connector or something similar, way too much 'plug and play' in my opinion.

Unfortunate to say that if I end up getting this revision of the wheel, I'd be hacking up those muthas quick smart!

lots of cable ties.....

:D

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