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MadRhino said:Why not, if the axle is long enough and you don't need disc brake nor to pedal.
OK --- my stupid question: Why not a disk brake ?
While at it .. pull the crank and install foot pegs to rest ones feet on.
MadRhino said:Why not, if the axle is long enough and you don't need disc brake nor to pedal.
A Bafang BPM or CST at 48v would blitz that Crystalyte motor in a hill-climb race and they're totally free-wheeling, so easy to pedal with a flat battery.alsmith said:I've got a front wheel direct drive motor (crystalyte 5303) and can no longer pedal the thing because of the permanent drag (I've got spondylosis). It's a bugger when it breaks down or the battery is flat but I'm not sure how I'd manage a geared motor. I'd need a similarly powerful geared motor to get up hills without pedal assistance when needed. I think the next bike I build will be rear wheel too- I've had no issues with front wheel drive but most bikes seem to go for rear wheel drive.
d8veh said:A Bafang BPM or CST at 48v would blitz that Crystalyte motor in a hill-climb race and they're totally free-wheeling, so easy to pedal with a flat battery.alsmith said:I've got a front wheel direct drive motor (crystalyte 5303) and can no longer pedal the thing because of the permanent drag (I've got spondylosis). It's a bugger when it breaks down or the battery is flat but I'm not sure how I'd manage a geared motor. I'd need a similarly powerful geared motor to get up hills without pedal assistance when needed. I think the next bike I build will be rear wheel too- I've had no issues with front wheel drive but most bikes seem to go for rear wheel drive.
You're right about that Dan. Most of the new E-bike riders get in trouble because they think they are still riding a bicycle and don't realize they are going 25 MPH or more. A fall from 25MPH can really hurt. The helmet I use is a old Bell Magnum with a high impact face shield and visor. Reasonably light but made before the Snell ratings came out. Granted not as good as my full face snell 2005 motorcycle helmet, but sure beats the heck out of bicycle helmet.dogman dan said:One you minimize by the way you ride.
nope, but it sure is easier to fix!dancliff said:I wonder if a front hub motor is less prone to flats than a rear hub motor setup?
cycleops612 said:all this stuff about "needs to be installed by a pro etc" Where does that leave ease of front wheel removal? if its hard, thats a big deal for me.
dogman dan said:It's not ever going to be removable so easy you'd do it to carry your bike in a car, to ride it. Maybe to move, but not to go out and ride.
You'll need to get a hitch mount, and a hitch mount bike carrier, the kind that carries the bike by the wheels.
But if you get a REAR MOTOR, then your front wheel can pop off with a quick release just like it always did. THEN you can carry it in your car easy, all the time.
Just one of the many reasons to choose a rear motor. There is only one reason to choose a front. Your bike type makes using a rear motor flat out impossible. Ok, maybe two,, you use a front motor if you want a bike with front and rear motors.