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Bike to convert into ebike | 375 LBS

Old 11-16-22, 12:34 AM
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Bike to convert into ebike | 375 LBS

Hey all! I realize this might be a difficult task. Looking to not spend 2k. Maybe like 1000 if possible.
Would a Trek 820 work + some heavy duty wheels be enough to support my weight on paved trails and some gravel trails? Would velomine tires work best? or does anyone have any recommendation of a bike + tire combo that would work. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by EndOfEve
Hey all! I realize this might be a difficult task. Looking to not spend 2k. Maybe like 1000 if possible.
Would a Trek 820 work + some heavy duty wheels be enough to support my weight on paved trails and some gravel trails? Would velomine tires work best? or does anyone have any recommendation of a bike + tire combo that would work. Thanks!
My wife and I bought two RAD commuter bikes. I paid $1200 for mine because it was a RAD demo bike. These bikes have aluminum frames but still weigh in at 70lbs or so. That is because everything on them is designed to take the 1hp electric motor output without breaking. The wheels and hubs are heavy duty, the frame is heavy duty and they get a real workout from that rear hub motor. I have seen lots of people put electric and gas motors on regular bikes. Most of the time you start seeing the frame bending from all the extra power. Humans can't put out the amount of power that a gas or electric motor can so bikes designed for humans are really not strong enough to be motorized. I recommend watching for sales from dealers and manufacturers and you'll find a new e-bike for your price or darned close. If you have not used an e-bike before I found the experience rather transformative. So many different rides now open up to you because the battery and motor have your back. I really like mine and put on over 2500 miles the first year of owning.
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FWIW, OP was one and done, 6 months ago. Well heck, someone's on a roll reviving dead threads....

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