dequinox
10 kW
This is just a build log for a budget bike.
So far the componentry is thus:
- Giant "Simple" Cruiser, pictured at the end: $55
- Go-plus FT444 kit on amazon... about $145
- Donated 48V LiFePO4 battery from an Angel Investor of sorts some years ago (Rassy).
If you see the photo you'll probably be thinking the color could use an adjustment... I think you're right. I thought about blasting it down and powder coating, but it would have to be a low-cure powder coat to prevent aging the aluminum. A lot of these bike frames from the 90's were a 70xx series. I may just use a 2K metallic paint on it with a decent mid-to-low gloss topcoat.
Other than that, I plan on a nexus 3 speed rear, some V-brakes on the front (this had the brake bosses on the fork already, part of the reason for the purchase), and a very simple layout for bars. I think I will go ahead and use the PAS system. I should pedal, that will encourage it. My hope is that this will translate from a fun project into a reliable commuter. I'll want to put it through its paces before relying on that though, because my job is 13 miles away.
I'll post some pictures when I get them transferred from my phone. The first series will be of the kit itself. More to come...
Man it's good to be building again... even if it is a simple project.
So far the componentry is thus:
- Giant "Simple" Cruiser, pictured at the end: $55
- Go-plus FT444 kit on amazon... about $145
- Donated 48V LiFePO4 battery from an Angel Investor of sorts some years ago (Rassy).
If you see the photo you'll probably be thinking the color could use an adjustment... I think you're right. I thought about blasting it down and powder coating, but it would have to be a low-cure powder coat to prevent aging the aluminum. A lot of these bike frames from the 90's were a 70xx series. I may just use a 2K metallic paint on it with a decent mid-to-low gloss topcoat.
Other than that, I plan on a nexus 3 speed rear, some V-brakes on the front (this had the brake bosses on the fork already, part of the reason for the purchase), and a very simple layout for bars. I think I will go ahead and use the PAS system. I should pedal, that will encourage it. My hope is that this will translate from a fun project into a reliable commuter. I'll want to put it through its paces before relying on that though, because my job is 13 miles away.
I'll post some pictures when I get them transferred from my phone. The first series will be of the kit itself. More to come...
Man it's good to be building again... even if it is a simple project.