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Forum: Electric Bikes
12-04-21, 02:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,625
Posted By cat0020

I've built my own mid-drive & hub-drive ebikes...

I've built my own mid-drive & hub-drive ebikes since 2008.
I used to think that converting old mt. bikes to ebikes would suit my purpose, but the old frame geometry & capacity may not be...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-03-21, 12:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,625
Posted By creativepart

Wow, I've built my one Specialized hybrid bike...

Wow, I've built my one Specialized hybrid bike into two different ebikes - one hub drive and one mid-drive - and neither one took a lot of time, research, trial or error. I'd add that by far the most...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-03-21, 10:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,625
Posted By 2old

^^^^^^^ Agree on this; I've been riding for 40...

^^^^^^^ Agree on this; I've been riding for 40 years and have broken a chain once, and that was repaired in five minutes. Fortunately, several years ago when I became interested in e-bikes, the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-03-21, 09:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,625
Posted By fooferdoggie

you can I you invest in a quick link a whole 5.00

you can I you invest in a quick link a whole 5.00
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-03-21, 09:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,625
Posted By chas58

Agreed. I'd add redundancy. on a hub...

Agreed.

I'd add redundancy.
on a hub motor, I have ridden home with a dead battery and with a broken chain. Can't do the broken chain bit on a mid drive. ;-)
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-03-21, 09:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,625
Posted By chas58

I'll recommend the Rad rover. Building your own...

I'll recommend the Rad rover. Building your own bike can be "fun" but it takes a fair amount of time, research, trial, and error that all dissapears with an off the shelf solution. Unless you are a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-03-21, 07:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,625
Posted By cat0020

Seems like a sensible option for the type of...

Seems like a sensible option for the type of riding you described.
Honestly, with the supply chain issues the way it is, Rad ebike shouldn't be difficult to sell used if you determine that it's not...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-02-21, 06:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,625
Posted By fooferdoggie

[QUOTE=2old;22326678]For me, mid-drive has...

[QUOTE=2old;22326678]For me, mid-drive has several advantages, but not to argue since everyone has individual preference:

4) Controller contained within casing, not separate (There are hub systems...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-02-21, 11:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,625
Posted By 2old

For me, mid-drive has several advantages, but not...

For me, mid-drive has several advantages, but not to argue since everyone has individual preference:
1) Weight distribution.
2) Better for steep hills since the gears can be used to multiply the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-01-21, 06:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,625
Posted By cat0020

1. Simplicity. 2. Cost less. 3. No extra...

1. Simplicity.
2. Cost less.
3. No extra wear on chain.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-30-21, 08:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,625
Posted By chas58

For a conversion, get a Bafang BBSHD mid drive: ...

For a conversion, get a Bafang BBSHD mid drive:
https://lunacycle.com/bafang-bbshd-1000w-middrive-kit/
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-29-21, 02:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,625
Posted By Riveting

Modifying an existing bike with a hub conversion...

Modifying an existing bike with a hub conversion kit is definitely the least expensive way to go if you already have a bike compatible with the kit you're considering. I opted to install a Class 2...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-29-21, 01:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,625
Posted By chas58

hub drive is a lot simpler, cheaper, a little...

hub drive is a lot simpler, cheaper, a little lighter and less maintenance. However, if you are riding hills and/or heavy loads you'll need to use gears and need a mid drive. Personally I don't use...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-27-21, 10:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,625
Posted By 2old

I weigh 180, my bike 50 or so pounds, and rarely,...

I weigh 180, my bike 50 or so pounds, and rarely, if ever, use PAS level greater than three (of nine) on BBS02-equipped hardtail (52V, 10 ah battery). Doubt you would have any problems. Initially you...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-25-21, 11:54 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,625
Posted By 2old

I ride almost exclusively off road on (for me)...

I ride almost exclusively off road on (for me) pretty tortuous trails, and a mid-drive seems best. However, initially I rode a Dillenger 36V, PAS front wheel kit and had a blast with it on errands or...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-23-21, 11:45 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 60,552
Posted By tangent70

Can you post a photo of your bike? Very...

Can you post a photo of your bike? Very interested in how you set the seat back
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-13-21, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 535,393
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