dpe743
10 mW
So now that I've completed my first build, and tested it for a few miles thought I'd share some pictures.
I started off with a Charge Plug (2015, steel frame, Sora 2x9 groupset). I chose this bike because I wanted a good road bicycle (in general, pre-ebike), and for the price ($600) it included a decent set of components and disc brakes. Also, something about the brand name "Charge Plug" and e-bikes go together.
The bottle battery (from Luna -- Great support guys, thanks) ended up taking more space than I envisioned -- I probably should have gotten the shark pack (I don't think anyone will be fooled into thinking this is an actual water bottle )
I found a way to solve the issue of where to put the throttle. I found an "accessory mount" -- this one made by Topeak, it is essentially an adjustable T bar that attaches to the handlebars. However, had an issue in that the diameter was too wide for the throttle. So I epoxied a small piece of a 7/8 inch wood doll rod to the end and also wrapped the exposed wood with tape.
This puts the throttle in the right position to reach with my ring finger, when I've got my hands on the horns (my normal riding position).
I also moved the headlight to the accessory bar, and put the Cycle Analyst on the main handlebar.
I started off with a Charge Plug (2015, steel frame, Sora 2x9 groupset). I chose this bike because I wanted a good road bicycle (in general, pre-ebike), and for the price ($600) it included a decent set of components and disc brakes. Also, something about the brand name "Charge Plug" and e-bikes go together.
The bottle battery (from Luna -- Great support guys, thanks) ended up taking more space than I envisioned -- I probably should have gotten the shark pack (I don't think anyone will be fooled into thinking this is an actual water bottle )
I found a way to solve the issue of where to put the throttle. I found an "accessory mount" -- this one made by Topeak, it is essentially an adjustable T bar that attaches to the handlebars. However, had an issue in that the diameter was too wide for the throttle. So I epoxied a small piece of a 7/8 inch wood doll rod to the end and also wrapped the exposed wood with tape.
This puts the throttle in the right position to reach with my ring finger, when I've got my hands on the horns (my normal riding position).
I also moved the headlight to the accessory bar, and put the Cycle Analyst on the main handlebar.