Tiberius
10 kW
Hi All,
I have been thinking for a while about what type of bike to electrify. You may have seen some postings to this effect. Toshi was considering converting a road racer, but I think he has changed his mind. The argument was that on one hand a road racer is the best for weight, aero drag, etc, but on the other hand most people here recommend a full suspension MTB.
Anyway, there was a simple answer in the end. This is as much an experiment as an intent to hit the spot first go; I may well end up doing another. I already have one ebike, eZee Torq, so the solution was obvious: If it is research, then at this stage choose the option that is most different from what I have already. So I got this off ebay:
The rear wheel is 26" with a 6 speed freewheel and 140 mm spacing. Looks like ideal for a Crystalyte. So compared to the Torq it will be
Rear motor instead of front,
Folder instead of fixed
Front 3 speed deraillieur instead of 1 speed
Full suspension instead of none
Able to climb steep hills
Nick
I have been thinking for a while about what type of bike to electrify. You may have seen some postings to this effect. Toshi was considering converting a road racer, but I think he has changed his mind. The argument was that on one hand a road racer is the best for weight, aero drag, etc, but on the other hand most people here recommend a full suspension MTB.
Anyway, there was a simple answer in the end. This is as much an experiment as an intent to hit the spot first go; I may well end up doing another. I already have one ebike, eZee Torq, so the solution was obvious: If it is research, then at this stage choose the option that is most different from what I have already. So I got this off ebay:
The rear wheel is 26" with a 6 speed freewheel and 140 mm spacing. Looks like ideal for a Crystalyte. So compared to the Torq it will be
Rear motor instead of front,
Folder instead of fixed
Front 3 speed deraillieur instead of 1 speed
Full suspension instead of none
Able to climb steep hills
Nick
