Anyone Use a high-end treadmill to test top speed safely, well safer...lol

[myfunwheel]

Just had a thought....while riding my Gotway MCM v3 at high speeds, that voice in the back of my head, you know the one that keeps saying push faster, push faster is met with the rational voice that says......you know, fine sir...........if you crash as this speed it's going to be painful, not to mention embarrassing........slow down man!!  So the latter voice wins again haha, has anyone done a high speed test on a treadmill?  I'm aware that most treadmills top out at 12mph, but I know of some high end treadmills that will do 20mph +  I might have to locate one and ask to try my wheel on it, of course I'll document this attempt on video.

[dmethvin]

Here was a quick attempt with my cheap EUC, that one only does up to 8mph and the treadmill tops out at 12mph so yeah, I need to hit the gym or something to test the Firewheel. 

 

[myfunwheel]

Nice   I know when I walk into the gym with my wheel, ohhhh the looks of disgust from all the people working out.......like hey, that guys cheating...lol.  Don't worry it's just test, I yell as they quickly chase me out of the gym *tail between legs*.

[SlowMo]

1 hour ago, dmethvin said:

Here was a quick attempt with my cheap EUC, that one only does up to 8mph and the treadmill tops out at 12mph so yeah, I need to hit the gym or something to test the Firewheel. 

Nice! That's the safest threadmill test than I've seen. 

[EUC Extreme]

Here there is no load, the motor does not oppose at all. I believe that such testing is responsible for convergence as defined by raising tested.

[myfunwheel]

True, true....maybe I can modify a dynamometer to truly test speed and power, That would be a great diagnostic tool??

[Pasi]

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=42072C17518EFF45!462&authkey=!ANAm-bxK9f3SE90&ithint=video%2Cmp4

I tried my MCM4, but battery was very empty.

I should try it again with full battery and so I can show Gotway app same time.

[dmethvin]

4 hours ago, EUC Extreme said:

Here there is no load, the motor does not oppose at all. I believe that such testing is responsible for convergence as defined by raising tested.

Very true. I thought about putting some weight on the pedals to help simulate a person and put more stress on the motor, but I had to take the setup apart before my wife got home and she found out I was doing experiments with her treadmill. 

[myfunwheel]

Couldn't resist a speed test today during my lunch break, sorry about the video quality as the glare on the screen was terrible in the sunlight.

 

[Michael Vu]

If anybody is skilled with welding you can make your own dynometer from a treadmill where you can also calculate power.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Dyno-convert-your-pedal-power-to-HORSEPOWER/

 

[myfunwheel]

On 3/25/2016 at 2:00 PM, Michael Vu said:

If anybody is skilled with welding you can make your own dynometer from a treadmill where you can also calculate power.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Dyno-convert-your-pedal-power-to-HORSEPOWER/

 

Perfect!!! thanks:)