sryland
10 mW
Hi all, this feels like a great community and I'm glad I stumbled across it.
Last year I quit my job and went back to school, which extended my bicycle commute from 4 miles to 13 miles. At the time we decided to buy a cheap car, but since then I've missed being outside and am getting less healthy. So I've started biking again. The only problem is, it takes 75 minutes, and there aren't any showers anywhere near the building where I basically live on campus.
So I've been researching e-bike options - this forum has been super helpful. I have a Giant Roam hybrid bicycle, which I love, and which seems suitable for conversion. I was thinking a mid-drive would be good, to help with stability in snowy and icy conditions, and to make flat repairs easier. I've heard that rear hub drives can be less stable and make a flat change really painful.
I don't want to just coast all what way, happy to put in some pedal power, but would just like some assistance on the few hills that I have to climb so I don't break out in a sweat so easy, and a little more speed to save a bit of time so my wife and kids don't forget who I am. Happy with 25-30 mph on level ground. At the same time, I'm a big guy (250 right now, but my ideal weight is 220). I want to get a motor that won't burn out under my weight.
At the moment, I'm leaning towards the BBS02, but wondered if the extra $150 or so for the BBSHD is worth it for my situation. A 48 or 52v 11.5ah battery should be adequate I think.
My main questions are:
- Is there a cheaper option that would be adequate to my needs and reliable?
- Is it worth the jump to the BBSHD? I've heard the increased power can strain the chain system, etc with the BBSHD, not sure if that's true.
- This kit https://lunacycle.com/bafang-bbs02-mid-drive-kit/ from lunacycle, plus a battery, should be all I need, right?
I'd appreciate any advice or guidance, thanks so much.
Last year I quit my job and went back to school, which extended my bicycle commute from 4 miles to 13 miles. At the time we decided to buy a cheap car, but since then I've missed being outside and am getting less healthy. So I've started biking again. The only problem is, it takes 75 minutes, and there aren't any showers anywhere near the building where I basically live on campus.
So I've been researching e-bike options - this forum has been super helpful. I have a Giant Roam hybrid bicycle, which I love, and which seems suitable for conversion. I was thinking a mid-drive would be good, to help with stability in snowy and icy conditions, and to make flat repairs easier. I've heard that rear hub drives can be less stable and make a flat change really painful.
I don't want to just coast all what way, happy to put in some pedal power, but would just like some assistance on the few hills that I have to climb so I don't break out in a sweat so easy, and a little more speed to save a bit of time so my wife and kids don't forget who I am. Happy with 25-30 mph on level ground. At the same time, I'm a big guy (250 right now, but my ideal weight is 220). I want to get a motor that won't burn out under my weight.
At the moment, I'm leaning towards the BBS02, but wondered if the extra $150 or so for the BBSHD is worth it for my situation. A 48 or 52v 11.5ah battery should be adequate I think.
My main questions are:
- Is there a cheaper option that would be adequate to my needs and reliable?
- Is it worth the jump to the BBSHD? I've heard the increased power can strain the chain system, etc with the BBSHD, not sure if that's true.
- This kit https://lunacycle.com/bafang-bbs02-mid-drive-kit/ from lunacycle, plus a battery, should be all I need, right?
I'd appreciate any advice or guidance, thanks so much.