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Forum: Electric Bikes

01-07-19, 05:21 PM

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Can I convert my Fat Bike into E-Fatty?

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Posted By adcockj

I'd think you could do that. There are several...

I'd think you could do that. There are several companies offering fat hub motors (like Bafang and others) that you could have strung in your rim or purchase a new set, rim and all. You may have to...

Forum: Electric Bikes

09-05-18, 06:22 PM

Replies: 12

Is there such think as Class 1 kit

Views: 1,618

Posted By adcockj

The Bafang BBS02/BBSHD mid drive kits would work...

The Bafang BBS02/BBSHD mid drive kits would work fine. They do come with a throttle, but you don't have to install it. So, as long as the ebike is programmed as a Class 1, you're good. Regarding...

Forum: Electric Bikes

08-31-18, 07:12 PM

Replies: 237

What do you tell people that claim 'you're cheating'?

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Posted By adcockj

I say "I'm having a lot more fun, riding a lot...

I say "I'm having a lot more fun, riding a lot farther, and I'm still grinning when I get done. What's cheating about that?"

If they want to take it further, I refer to my Fitbit results.
My...

Forum: Electric Bikes

07-30-18, 11:42 AM

Replies: 38

Conversion or buy a new E-bike?

Views: 6,899

Posted By adcockj

I've not done 100 miles in a single ride, but...

I've not done 100 miles in a single ride, but have done back-to-back 50+ mile days a few times. I just got my ebikes this spring -- the Magnum Peak in late March and the BBSHD conversion of my Trek...

Forum: Electric Bikes

07-29-18, 01:43 PM

Replies: 38

Conversion or buy a new E-bike?

Views: 6,899

Posted By adcockj

That's correct, if you include the price of both...

That's correct, if you include the price of both batteries. I didn't need the second one for the conversion -- I just wanted longer range. Now I have 30.5AH between the two batteries. I could easily...

Forum: Electric Bikes

07-29-18, 10:22 AM

Replies: 38

Conversion or buy a new E-bike?

Views: 6,899

Posted By adcockj

To answer your questions about my post: 1....

To answer your questions about my post:

1. Here's what I bought for my BBSHD installation:
Bottom Bracket Size: 68-73mm (Standard)
Luna DPC-18 Full Color Display $55.00
Bafang BBSxx Universal...

Forum: Electric Bikes

07-28-18, 06:25 PM

Replies: 54

What made you switch from a conventional bike?

Views: 11,006

Posted By adcockj

Correction: I see that MadProfet sold his Trrek...

Correction: I see that MadProfet sold his Trrek DS8.3...too bad, he'd have loved the conversion!

Forum: Electric Bikes

07-28-18, 06:22 PM

Replies: 54

What made you switch from a conventional bike?

Views: 11,006

Posted By adcockj

So are you converting your Trek DS? I converted a...

So are you converting your Trek DS? I converted a 2015 DS8.4, and LOVE it! (I used a Luna BBSHD kit.) It rides great and I ride much more than ever before -- I've ridden my Trek over 1600 miles since...

Forum: Electric Bikes

07-28-18, 05:00 PM

Replies: 38

Conversion or buy a new E-bike?

Views: 6,899

Posted By adcockj

My perspective comes from having bought a...

My perspective comes from having bought a pre-built rear hub bike (Magnum Peak), and then converting a bike I already own (Trek DS 8.4). I bought the Luna BBSHD mid kit with a 48v 13.5 AH...

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