Which bike should I buy?

Hello,

I am going to build new ebike but which bike should I buy? Motor coming to be bbshd. I thought that Cube Stereo 120 bike would be a nice one but how about this bike bottom bracket? Is it possible to install bbshd to the this bike?

Cube Stereo 120 -> https://www.evanscycles.com/en-fi/cube-stereo-120-2018-mountain-bike-EV318635

Check to make sure you match the bottom bracket size. Bbshd has 68mm, 100mm, or 120mm (pretty uncommon). I would ask the bike seller which size because you need this to match or else the bbshd won’t fit.

The bike's specs don't include bottom bracket width, but the crank it uses only comes in 68mm and 73mm versions.

Okey so I only have to make sure this bike bottom bracket size width? Thank you for the answers.

Yes, the only thing you really need to know about that bike for the BBSHD is the bottom bracket width because you will need that info when ordering your kit. The biggest challenge you will have is where to put your batteries and controller. A dual suspension design like that makes it very difficult to carry a lot of extra weight anywhere except inside the frame triangle, which is already limited by the rear shock. Don't ask me how I know (my Motobecane frame has the same suspension design).

I am tried to find new mtb with BSA bottom bracket but it seem to be impossible thing :| Or then I have to buy some cheap bike. This new giant talon 1 and 2 model looks good but how about this bike bottom bracket https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/talon-2 and https://www.giant-bicycles.com/at/talon-1-ge ? Should that bbshd (normal versio) fit this bike?

Or do you have guys any better ideas what is better bike if I dont want full suspension mtb?

I believe I get mounted this battery to the frame better if I dont buy full suspension mtb.

Can you convert it PressFit to BSA with an adapter? If you can, go for it.


http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/fsa-pf30-threaded-adapter-b3167-/rp-prod129936?gs=1&sku=sku466166&pgrid=54137515364&ptaid=pla-433440603058&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=PLA+All+Products&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mkwid|s4uTFRK6U_dc|pcrid|253659801802|pkw||pmt||prd|466166US

dirt huffer said:

Can you convert it PressFit to BSA with an adapter? If you can, go for it.


http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/fsa-pf30-threaded-adapter-b3167-/rp-prod129936?gs=1&sku=sku466166&pgrid=54137515364&ptaid=pla-433440603058&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=PLA+All+Products&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mkwid|s4uTFRK6U_dc|pcrid|253659801802|pkw||pmt||prd|466166US

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That might be fat enough that the BBSHD doesn't clear the BB shell. But it's simpler for someone to make an appropriate adapter than you might think. The BBSHD doesn't use the threads in the BB shell; it has a nut and locking that thread directly onto the unit. So all it needs in an appropriate size hole, like 34mm or so. Someone with a lathe can make adapter cups with the matching press fit for the frame and eccentric holes to get back the radial clearance the BBSHD needs.