X2flier
10 W
- Joined
- Jun 25, 2018
- Messages
- 79
I am not one for great complexity and the tiniest (costliest) improvements in efficiency. I want a decent ebike, but do not like what is offered commercially, at those rich-kid prices. I'm a DIY guy. We have here a great pool of knowledge, but sad to say, most new riders here will have a tough time finding what works (and what does not work). What would really help the new riders (from my viewpoint) would be a simple display thread of finished projects by the members, with some basic info, and one picture (here). If there is a complete build thread posted elsewhere, a link to that thread would be good, also. Too many good builds are just lost in the endless :wink: archives. I believe these basic facts would be the most useful for any build, but a few more slots can be added if needed:
BASIC DESIGN: (26" wheels, diamond frame, tadpole, folding, mid-drive, hub-motor, Model/Brand of the base bike, et c.)
BATTERY COST: (with BMS)
TOTAL COST: (everything but labor)
MOTOR: (brushless, geared, Part Number, specs, sources, et c.)
CONTROLLER: (brand, Part Number, Amps, sources, et c.)
BATTERIES USED: (type, number of cells, maker if commercially purchased, Voltage, Amp-hours, sources)
BMS/CHARGER: (Part Number, Amps, Voltage, prices, sources, et c.)
CRUISING RANGE: (minutes and distance)
CRUISING SPEED: (continuous)
TOP SPEED: (one minute or more)
WELDING NEEDED: (Yes/No)
MACHINE SHOP WORK NEEDED: (Yes/No)
BUILD THREAD: (link here)
ONE GOOD PICTURE: (builder's choice)
I believe the builders should brag a bit, and this could be a good thread to display their successes.
Knowledgeable and honest reviews of commercial ebike conversion kits would be welcome here, too;
please include the above facts in the review. Thanks in advance.
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BASIC DESIGN: (26" wheels, diamond frame, tadpole, folding, mid-drive, hub-motor, Model/Brand of the base bike, et c.)
BATTERY COST: (with BMS)
TOTAL COST: (everything but labor)
MOTOR: (brushless, geared, Part Number, specs, sources, et c.)
CONTROLLER: (brand, Part Number, Amps, sources, et c.)
BATTERIES USED: (type, number of cells, maker if commercially purchased, Voltage, Amp-hours, sources)
BMS/CHARGER: (Part Number, Amps, Voltage, prices, sources, et c.)
CRUISING RANGE: (minutes and distance)
CRUISING SPEED: (continuous)
TOP SPEED: (one minute or more)
WELDING NEEDED: (Yes/No)
MACHINE SHOP WORK NEEDED: (Yes/No)
BUILD THREAD: (link here)
ONE GOOD PICTURE: (builder's choice)
I believe the builders should brag a bit, and this could be a good thread to display their successes.
Knowledgeable and honest reviews of commercial ebike conversion kits would be welcome here, too;
please include the above facts in the review. Thanks in advance.
.