Thread: Why is it better to build your own mid-drive Ebike?
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Old 01-19-23, 03:29 PM
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I recently built a mid drive e-bike on a Jamis Coda Sport in very good condition which I purchased for $150. In has a nice Reynolds 520 Chrome Moly steel frame.
I installed a CYC Stealth Generation 3 mid drive kit which has 1500 watts and 150 NM of torque. It drives a 9 speed cassette with a Deore rear derailleur. The kit was about $1100 dollars. Battery about $500 and their best charger about $300.
with the 32 tooth chainring and the 13 tooth top gear cog my legs spin out at about 20mph. With throttle only, it will go somewhere over 35mph on the flats.
It handle’s extremely well and suits my tastes.

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