Theodore Voltaire said:I decided to dump the rear rack and install new fenders. These are Electra alloy fenders
OptimusPrime said:So you replaced every part that makes it an ebike- motor, controller, battery, and then added a derailleur and gears threw away the rack and installed fenders from an Electra and a different seat and you contend that it is a great bike! Are you kidding? The only thing left is the frame! :lol:
LockH said:Can note re these Sondors bikes... Number One topic in forums seems to be "upgrades" and "add ons"... These bikes, at X prices as supplied may be "incomplete".
But, carry on...
OptimusPrime said:Well putting out a substandard bike and convincing many to buy it just creates a secondary market for others to fill with upgrade parts. The fact remains that you yourself have replaced the motor, controller, and battery with upgraded parts that just shows that the original ebike was wholly inadequate. Yes I know it worked as an ebike out of the box but that in itself is not the standard for a great bike. There seems to be a certain cult mentality surrounding this bike that defies logic.
OptimusPrime said:I get it that you like to tinker and mod your bike, me too. But my point is that you could have started with a bare frame and not had to throw away he rest of the bike!
Enjoy the KoolAid! Peace out.
OptimusPrime said:I get it that you like to tinker and mod your bike, me too. But my point is that you could have started with a bare frame and not had to throw away he rest of the bike!
Enjoy the KoolAid! Peace out.
motomech said:Are you stuck in the '60's?
motomech said:But it's still less expensive than Motorcycles, ATV's, etc. And easier on my body.
I like "tinkering w/ my ebike and I'm at the stage in my life where the cost in a non-issue. If I was into pinching pennies, I would have built a gas-powered Spooky.
And I don't throw away my replaced parts. I resell them or give them to the kid down the street.
miro13car said:OptimusPrime is right.
Theodore , who are you kidding.
Yours is not STORM anymore after all this rebuilding.
Theodore Voltaire said:
LockH said:^^ Still kinda partial to the European products... "Swiss clocks"... "German" cars... "Italian" clothes... And I do expect these to be more... "spendy" to buy (and maintain) as "better" designed and built. These daze... Buy Cheap! When it breaks, just throw it out and buy new! I'm more a Tool Guy... Knowing I can buy "generic" parts from a local bike shop.
Theodore Voltaire said:Looks like I'm already obsolete. People are now buying 60v kits, which includes a controller, battery, and LCD, and they go 38 mph without pedaling.