What Formulas are Needed to Calculate Rotational Force and Power for an Electric Bicycle Motor?

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To calculate the rotational force and power for an electric bicycle motor, key formulas involve torque, power (watts), and horsepower. For a 200 lb rider, the normal force on each wheel is 100 lbs, but this is not the primary concern. An electric motor should aim for a power output comparable to that of a physically fit human, which is around 200 watts for sustained effort. This ensures the motor can effectively replicate human performance while riding. Understanding these calculations is essential for designing an efficient electric bicycle motor.
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Hello everyone,

My brother and I are designing an electric motor for a bicycle (just for fun). Assuming a 200 lb person rides the bike, there is a normal force on each wheel of 100 lbs. We forgot the formulas related to rotational motion and power (watts, horsepower, torque) for this situation (finding the wattage required to turn the wheel at a certain rate carrying a person of that weight). Thanks!
 
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aliaze1 said:
Hello everyone,

My brother and I are designing an electric motor for a bicycle (just for fun). Assuming a 200 lb person rides the bike, there is a normal force on each wheel of 100 lbs. We forgot the formulas related to rotational motion and power (watts, horsepower, torque) for this situation (finding the wattage required to turn the wheel at a certain rate carrying a person of that weight). Thanks!
The normal force is not really an issue.

If you want it to duplicate the power output of a human, you will need an electric motor that will have a power output similar to a human. A physically fit human can produce about 200 watts on a sustained basis and much more in a sprint. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human-powered_transport

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