I'm mulling starting an ebike build as I have done often in the past. But now I have not motorized 2 wheel vehicle anymore so I think I will actually get around to it this time.
I don't want a slapped together bicycle looking contraption. I want a pretty board track style ebike. Where I live/ride is mostly flat. I'm looking for a top speed around 20-30mph. I would like at least 20 miles of range. $2k is my max budget, prefer to stay well under that if possible.
I'm not sure what motor kit I should be looking at. I don't need impressive acceleration but I want to be able to ride it like a moped. Twist and go and not have to pedal. It looks like hub motors are more economical and pretty powerful. Mid drives seem more versatile and have other benefits like using whatever gearing you want.
I'm currently between the Sportsman Flyer and the Ruff Porucho frame. Considering a 1000W hub motor or BBS02.
Any advice or suggestions based on your experiences?
I don't want a slapped together bicycle looking contraption. I want a pretty board track style ebike. Where I live/ride is mostly flat. I'm looking for a top speed around 20-30mph. I would like at least 20 miles of range. $2k is my max budget, prefer to stay well under that if possible.
I'm not sure what motor kit I should be looking at. I don't need impressive acceleration but I want to be able to ride it like a moped. Twist and go and not have to pedal. It looks like hub motors are more economical and pretty powerful. Mid drives seem more versatile and have other benefits like using whatever gearing you want.
I'm currently between the Sportsman Flyer and the Ruff Porucho frame. Considering a 1000W hub motor or BBS02.
Any advice or suggestions based on your experiences?