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I ended up purchasing a 2013 Salsa Beargrease. It is on its way here now. Looking at my bbshd options and choices, but will wait until I can measure the BB.

I am looking at buying a used 2013 Salsa Beargrease for a bbshd conversion. According to Salsa's specs, the 2013 BB is 100mm English. This should work for with a 100mm bbshd kit correct? https://salsacycles.com/bikes/archive/2013_beargrease

What are some good fat tire donor bikes that I should be looking at in the $500+ dollar range?

Hey now, this is my home! In all seriousness, there are a lot of road hunters. As a public school teacher in a small isolated rural town, I know most of them. There is also a shit ton of private forest land behind locked gates. Those gates mean no vehicles, but they allow bikes and ebikes! I...

I am looking for a standard type bike as I will be doing a lot of scouting and miles in pretty rough terrain. I have been given a Bob trailer, so when hunting with gear (blinds, stands, ect.) I will have that. With no trailer, I will have small pack and emergency kit on the rear rack.

I guess that is what my question is asking. How do I determine if a bottom bracket will work with the bbshd mid-drive motor? Is there a list of bike brands/models that work?

Will those newer bikes play well with an bbshd install? I read that the bottom bracket compatibility on newer bikes can be an issue? I am new to this and trying to not make many major mistakes.

I am looking to build a mid-drive hunting/trail bike. I live and play in the mountains of rural NE California. My budget is around $2K, but I can stretch higher. I am unsure if I want a 27.5+ or a fit tire. I think I want a hardtail for simplicity. I will be buying a used bike or frame for the...