In my area there is a community bike shop that, among other things, refurbs bikes to sell. they have a Cannondale M500, for $100. as far as i can tell, this is a great deal for a project bike to rebuild, but is it any good to be converted to an ebike? say a 500w or less motor, rear hub? I appreciate any advice. also, any suggestions for what i should be looking for, if this isn't it. thanks!
Cannondale M500... good for conversion?
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MadRhino
100 GW
This one ?
dogman dan
1 PW
Looks to me like a good choice at a great price, unless the thing has been ridden to death.
Drunkskunk
100 GW
Looks great to me. Cannondale frames are nice and extra stiff. Nice open space to fit the battery in the triangle. Go for it.
will_newton
1 kW
I love my Cannondale ebike. I do have a Surly fork on mine. 20 year old aluminum frame, still going strong.
thanks for the input! i just hope i can scrounge together the cash. the seller is a local "bike shop" they actually teach people to repair their own bikes. also a registered not for profit. volunteers help rebuild bikes to sell, to support their initiatives.
