LI-ghtcycle
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Heya all, I am finally coming to the dark side!
I still love my rigid frames, but I recognize the benefits of full suspension, and I am in the process of building a prototype FS bike to use this concept:
This is a very crappy and crude "drawing" but you get the picture I hope. :wink: (the blue box represents a battery pack, the large black circle the larger gear for the motor chain, the red lines, the motor chain and the rest of the pedal drive train remains the same, just a longer chain to match the swing arm, and a roller to pick up the slack somewhere in the middle of the extra long chain) I'm only able to do marginal stuff on MS paint doh!
The idea is a FS MTB with a custom built rear swing arm that will be approximately 6 - 8 inches longer than the original and keep the same ride height, add a rear shock that will be compatible with the now longer and heavier swing arm, made of cro-mo steel that would still allow you to convert your bike back to pedal only by installing the original swing arm.
In the picture there is a brushless motor mounted in between the top and bottom chain stays that will power a NuVinci CVPT with a dual right hand drive (pedal chain and motor chain side by side) both able to benefit from the "gearing" of the Constant Variable Planetary Transmission hub and give you the ability to very efficiently climb steep hills with about the same effort as cruising on the flat, while still being able to shift and go fast at the top.
My question is, what would most of you view as a good bang for the buck decent mid-range priced full suspension MTB that wouldn't embarrass you if anyone knew what it was or where you bought it, not a $6,000 super MTB, but not a Walmart special either.
This would be more of a XC type bike, not a full out free ride or downhill bike, I'm wanting something the average person can afford to ride to commute and hit some trails on the weekend. 8)
Something that might retail in the neighborhood of say $700 - $1000 (or maybe you might find it on sale around $500) and would have decent disc brakes and components stock.
The frame can be aluminum since the added swing arm is going to be relatively short and rigid, I would imagine any flexing would be minimal.
This bike would be using the same Golden Motor BLDC brushless motor I am currently using on my bike.
Comments highly appreciated.
I still love my rigid frames, but I recognize the benefits of full suspension, and I am in the process of building a prototype FS bike to use this concept:
This is a very crappy and crude "drawing" but you get the picture I hope. :wink: (the blue box represents a battery pack, the large black circle the larger gear for the motor chain, the red lines, the motor chain and the rest of the pedal drive train remains the same, just a longer chain to match the swing arm, and a roller to pick up the slack somewhere in the middle of the extra long chain) I'm only able to do marginal stuff on MS paint doh!
The idea is a FS MTB with a custom built rear swing arm that will be approximately 6 - 8 inches longer than the original and keep the same ride height, add a rear shock that will be compatible with the now longer and heavier swing arm, made of cro-mo steel that would still allow you to convert your bike back to pedal only by installing the original swing arm.
In the picture there is a brushless motor mounted in between the top and bottom chain stays that will power a NuVinci CVPT with a dual right hand drive (pedal chain and motor chain side by side) both able to benefit from the "gearing" of the Constant Variable Planetary Transmission hub and give you the ability to very efficiently climb steep hills with about the same effort as cruising on the flat, while still being able to shift and go fast at the top.
My question is, what would most of you view as a good bang for the buck decent mid-range priced full suspension MTB that wouldn't embarrass you if anyone knew what it was or where you bought it, not a $6,000 super MTB, but not a Walmart special either.
This would be more of a XC type bike, not a full out free ride or downhill bike, I'm wanting something the average person can afford to ride to commute and hit some trails on the weekend. 8)
Something that might retail in the neighborhood of say $700 - $1000 (or maybe you might find it on sale around $500) and would have decent disc brakes and components stock.
The frame can be aluminum since the added swing arm is going to be relatively short and rigid, I would imagine any flexing would be minimal.
This bike would be using the same Golden Motor BLDC brushless motor I am currently using on my bike.
Comments highly appreciated.