I'm seriously looking at doing a lightweight aluminium crank-drive bike as a project for the summer, but I'm kinda baffled by the amount of information available on here - lot's of makes & models with 100-page threads on each...
For myself and other newbies, would someone be kind enough to give a quick summary of the available options?
I see: Bafang, Cyclone, Panasonic, Bosch and GNG
I'd be interested in knowing:
* Standard and realistic modifiable power
* Rough geographical areas of availability (I'm in the UK)
* Relative quality and reliability (including required mods/improvements)
* Ease of use/fitment
* Internal/external controller
* Thumb throttle out of the box, or hackable? I can't stand the idea of pedelec...
With some basic info I can narrow down the options, check prices/delivery costs, and do some detailed research/reading about tweaking them etc.
Others may have different requirements, but I want something light and agile offroad that can climb walls... Basically, what my heavy, direct-drive hubmotor bike is bad at.
Thanks,
Ant
For myself and other newbies, would someone be kind enough to give a quick summary of the available options?
I see: Bafang, Cyclone, Panasonic, Bosch and GNG
I'd be interested in knowing:
* Standard and realistic modifiable power
* Rough geographical areas of availability (I'm in the UK)
* Relative quality and reliability (including required mods/improvements)
* Ease of use/fitment
* Internal/external controller
* Thumb throttle out of the box, or hackable? I can't stand the idea of pedelec...
With some basic info I can narrow down the options, check prices/delivery costs, and do some detailed research/reading about tweaking them etc.
Others may have different requirements, but I want something light and agile offroad that can climb walls... Basically, what my heavy, direct-drive hubmotor bike is bad at.
Thanks,
Ant