First Ride of the CrossTour

[KellyH]

Not exactly sure how to write a review (this is my first) but let me just say,... Holy Sh*t!

My first ride was mostly pavement, but there was some dirt, mud, and even snow, to be found. The combination of the motor (I can’t imagine needing more power), suspension, and fat tires, really makes it feel like you can go anywhere. It’s a beast.

Only got 20 miles in before it got dark/cold (Boston), but it was awesome. More to come.

 

[Johnny]

The bike looks great and you have almost 1800wh right? This titanium + fat tire combo is really nice.

The only thing that feels a little off is the placement of the second battery, doesn't it make it a little hard to mount ? Would have been great if it could have been attached to seat or top tube.

 

[pushkar]

Wow. You did the minuteman. That is awesome. Love that trail.

Great meeting you again Kelly. Your custom bike mount / stand is phenomenal as well.

 

[KellyH]

The bike looks great and you have almost 1800wh right? This titanium + fat tire combo is really nice.

The only thing that feels a little off is the placement of the second battery, doesn't it make it a little hard to mount ? Would have been great if it could have been attached to seat or top tube.

1760wh total. The top battery works for me, but I’m 6’2” (34” inseam).

 

[GypsyTreker]

Sweet!

 

[KellyH]

Almost ready to load up and go!

 

[pennybags]

That is insane man. Incredible mods on a great bike. Watt Wagons is killing it ! Constantly pushing the envelope. Love it. Big fan!

 

[TomD]

Very cool! Does the solar panel automatically rotate to follow the sun while you ride?

 

[KellyH]

Very cool! Does the solar panel automatically rotate to follow the sun while you ride?

No, but if you know how to make that happen, hook a brother up!

 

[KellyH]

Walk around... WattWagon CrossTour & 170w Solar Trailer. I could not be happier!!!

 

[tomjasz]

Sweet ride and kit! Will you share details on the solar panel, please?

 

[vincent]

WOW!
Very excited to see where all you travel with this setup!

 

[KellyH]

Sweet ride and kit! Will you share details on the solar panel, please?

It’s a SunPower 170w flexible panel with a MPPT Boost Charge Controller that plugs directly into the batteries for DC to DC charging.

 

[KellyH]

You think it's a beast?

Pushkar just confirmed that Anchor X1 upgrade kit will be available for current WattWagons owners.

I’m signed up for the Archon upgrade!

 

[coldriderwi]

Really cool! What kind of charging performance do you get out of that solar setup?

 

[KellyH]

WattWagon CrossTour Hyper-Mile Range Test: I did a 44 mile loop, with 3,000ft elevation gain. I was trying to see how much range I could sqeeze out of my two batteries, so I tried to maintain a cadence and peddle pressure similar to riding a single speed beach cruiser, about 10mph, on flat ground, with no wind (In other words, something I could do all day). My average speed on this ride was right at 10 mph. I coasted at speeds above 10mph (downhills). 90% of the time I was in PAS level 1. On steep hills, I ran 3rd gear, level 3, about 5 mph.

Results: I only used 45% of my two batteries to go 44.1 miles! AMAZING!!! Especially when you consider I weigh 215 pounds, was pulling a trailer, with 40 pounds of cargo, and climbed 3,000 ft. With no trailer, on flatter ground, I would get WAY over 100 mile range!!!

Note: The two battery reports were pulled from BMS Doctor App, at the end of the ride.

 

[pushkar]

This is incredible.. this is even better than I thought it would be.

Honestly this range with 4 inch tires, and that much cargo .. is kinda unheard of !

 

[Ayl]

Holy Cow, only 45% used!!!

Thank you for sharing the results of your test.

 

[pushkar]

Kelly is a hero! Amazing stuff man.. just cant get over the results. Incredible!

 

[tomjasz]

Gotta say those EM3ev batteries with Bluetooth access are incredible. I makes supporting buyers much simpler.