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    Picking the right rim size for my hub motor

    I just purchased a 2021 Trek Dual Sport 2. The rear rim is 700c (622x20). I have the option of getting a 700c hub motor or a 29" rear hub motor. My current tire size is 700×40. I would like to be able to have a wider rear tire. Should I buy the 29" rear hub motor so that I can get a larger width...
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    Marlin 5 diy ebike gearing questions for top speed pedalling

    Update: I just bought a 2021 Trek Dual Sport 2 instead. Has a wider range of gears.
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    Marlin 5 diy ebike gearing questions for top speed pedalling

    This one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y1QZNKD?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details You can ask them to make a custom one with a 7, 8, or 9 speed freewheel on.
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    Marlin 5 diy ebike gearing questions for top speed pedalling

    Actually, maybe a different bike would better suit me? The 2022 Trek Dual Sport 2 seems like it has a wider range of gears, with a 2x9 setup; 46/30 front and 11-36 rear. It keeps the hydraulic disc brakes, but does have thinner tires and less suspension travel (63mm on the DS2 vs 100mm on the...
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    Marlin 5 diy ebike gearing questions for top speed pedalling

    okay. Will do.
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    Marlin 5 diy ebike gearing questions for top speed pedalling

    Not sure what RPM I like to pedal at. Probably I'd guess around 60-70 when at top speed. Smallest rear cog is 12T. I think you are right. I would need more like 54T? Is it possible to run 22/54 in front and 12/32 rear? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTJAW999Ol8 This guy put a 50T front...
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    Marlin 5 diy ebike gearing questions for top speed pedalling

    I'm looking to convert a Trek Marlin 5 (2022) to an ebike. The rear hub motor kit I'm using is rated to give a little over 40mph top speed, but this bike by default can only reasonably pedal up to about 26mph. I would like to still have a bit of resistance in the pedals at higher speeds. It's a...
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    Questions on full-suspension bicycle for large batter (20ah) and rear hub-motor ebike

    I procrastinated too long and it sold yesterday. Going to still keep an eye out for options.
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    Questions on full-suspension bicycle for large batter (20ah) and rear hub-motor ebike

    I see. What about the fact that it is an 8 speed rear cassette? Will that cause an issue with the violamart hub motor kit (which comes with a 7-speed freewheel cassette)?
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    Questions on full-suspension bicycle for large batter (20ah) and rear hub-motor ebike

    What do you mean by legitimate bike parts? What is wrong with the shock? Here's a close-up pic of the shock from the CL ad:
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    Questions on full-suspension bicycle for large batter (20ah) and rear hub-motor ebike

    Just found this on Craigslist in my area. Its a 1997 GT-LTS-3 which has apparently had many parts upgraded. It looks exactly like what I am looking for in terms of suspension. I can easily fit a 20ah triangle battery in there. It has caliper V-brakes unfortunately, and I wanted disc brakes but I...
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    Questions on full-suspension bicycle for large batter (20ah) and rear hub-motor ebike

    I'm looking for a bike that completely preserves the frame triangle. Apparently some of the specialized brand bicycles had this kind of suspension back in the 2000's. Anyone know what this type of rear suspension called and why it is no longer used on new bikes? Here's a Specialized Epic Comp...
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    Questions on full-suspension bicycle for large batter (20ah) and rear hub-motor ebike

    Thanks for the list of bikes and the replies. I was thinking something more like the MCR (Magic Carpet Ride) bicycle suspension would be perfect, since it is behind the bicycle mainframe. However, those bikes are way out of my price range. What I am looking for is a bike with suspension like...
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    Questions on full-suspension bicycle for large batter (20ah) and rear hub-motor ebike

    So I am looking to buy a bicycle and convert it to an ebike with a kit and battery. I have never done this before. After doing a bit of research I have decided I would like to use a kit like the Violamart 48V 1500W hub motor because of its speed and quietness. I am going to pair this motor...
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