Raleigh MTB with MAC 500W & fibreglass panels (AUS)

[LI-ghtcycle]

G'day LI-ghtcycle,
I've been playing around with the colours on the panels, just to see how different things look. I flattened off the red paint and added the black part in the centre. I'm open to any suggestions of what may or may not look good!

The rear disc brake mount worked out pretty well. I did have a look around for a commerical one, but they were either really expensive or no longer available.

-Stuart

Heya gm, greetings from across the pond.

You've solved the "problem" I have had with all my designs with a similar battery cover.

The solid covers always made for a "non-bicycle" look that I never cared for but couldn't put my finger on a solution, thanks for sharing yours!

I have used some of the left over stock of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Brake-Mount-Tabless-Frame-DM-UNI/dp/B002R3D9EC



But as you say, they aren't made anymore.

[gm6046]

Hi Guys,
The bike has just ticked over 2000kms so I thought that I would refresh the thread. It's basically been a trouble free run with it, I'm very happy with both the MAC motor and the Ping battery.

The rear tyre is showing more wear on one side than the other. I think it may be because I slightly offset the rear wheel in the frame using a washer to increase the disc rotor to frame clearance. Does that sound like a reasonable explanation? Or could there be another issue?

Either way, I'm using it most days instead of my car which is good and I'm looking forward to seeing how many kilometres I will have traveled on it by the end of the year!

Cheers
Stuart

[stripedtuna]

Go the Mighty Mac !!!

2000 kms and still going strong is awesome. I wonder what the typical life span is for these motors.

Mine is up to 450kms and used around 100Ah so far. Very very happy with it. I looked at my rear tyre, (cos id spaced mine similar to yours) and didnt notice extra wear on one side as yet. Will take a look in better light next chance i get.

Did you end up fitting a CA or the watt meter? I finally fitted the camera to the handle bars but most of my commuting is in the dark now that winter is here. Will have to remember to record a run on the way to work in the morning.

Anyway, good to see your beast is still running like new and it has done over 4 times the kms of mine.

Nice work mate..

Ed.

[veloman]

I have 3000 miles on my older gray mac with the white nylon gears and other than a cracked sideplate near the freewheel threads (this is very common, just a poor sideplate design which is easily replaceable), it's been perfect with no signs of wear or problems.

The new black macs have better composite gears. I expect 20k+ miles before I need to do any replacing gears/clutch on it.

Your tire could wear unevenly due to the banking of the road. That's what I've noticed since I started cycling many years ago.

[Samd]

Still love the look of this bike - hope to see it on a future group ride around Melbourne one day!
Was glad to see the update,
Sam.

[gm6046]

G'day Ed,
It's good to hear that your bike is going well too. I ended up getting a Cycle Analyst for it but I haven't had time to fit it yet, with the rainy weather here I might be able to get it done! I never depended on a bike before, but now that I use it everyday I really miss it if I need to take it off the road for something! Although I don't think that fitting the CA will take too long!

Veloman,
Thanks for the feedback on your MAC mileage. I'm quietly confident that my MAC should be able to outlast the bike, I'm very happy with it so far. It's an interesting point that you make about the banking of the roads because the wear on the tyre is on that particular side. It's not so bad that it is a big problem, but it is certainly noticable to the eye. The front tyre is wearing evenly but there is a lot less weight on it.

Sam,
I'll definitely have to make time for one of the Melbourne (or Ballarat!) rides. I'm quite surprised how many other ebikes I see on the bike paths etc just in my local area. They are usually just the store-bought ones, nothing too wild.

-Stu