Greetings,
I am considering converting this bike (aluminum) to an electric bike. My main commute is shorter rides (20-30 minutes on a regular bike) mainly within the city.
The parts I have is a 8FUN (Bafang) 36V 250W.
My questions are as follows:
1) Do you think this bike would make a good candidate for a conversion?
2) Will the aluminium fork be able to withstand the strain and torque from the 250w motor - if I get a torque arm on the wheel? I weigh around 180 pounds / 80 kilos.
3) If not, is it possible to attach a steel fork, ive heard they will rust to the aluminum frame (that steel/alu is a bad combo)
4) Is the 250w enough for my needs? Mainly acceleration and speed assist
Thanks
I am considering converting this bike (aluminum) to an electric bike. My main commute is shorter rides (20-30 minutes on a regular bike) mainly within the city.
The parts I have is a 8FUN (Bafang) 36V 250W.
My questions are as follows:
1) Do you think this bike would make a good candidate for a conversion?
2) Will the aluminium fork be able to withstand the strain and torque from the 250w motor - if I get a torque arm on the wheel? I weigh around 180 pounds / 80 kilos.
3) If not, is it possible to attach a steel fork, ive heard they will rust to the aluminum frame (that steel/alu is a bad combo)
4) Is the 250w enough for my needs? Mainly acceleration and speed assist
Thanks