Recent content by jonnyc

Sounds like a much easier pill to swallow. Thanks for the guidance!

Just finished a weekend of searching for a bike and think I may have found something interesting but would like some input. Santa Cruz makes a frame called the Jackal. It's a trick frame which I'm not thrilled about, however it has replaceable dropouts which seem very beefy and its nice and...

Just had a look at the Focus Jarifa. Definitely looks interesting. I'm not all that excited about tinkering either, however it seems as though the kits offered from ebikes and other good vendors are more plug an play than DIY. I hope I'm right about this because I don't want to get in too deep...

Yup, ebikes seems like the go to place so if I can get what I need from them i'll definitely use them, probably avoid some brokerage fees too. I'll take your advice on the CA, sounds like a good idea. Would the Crystalyte HS35 kit with the 48v 10Ah LiMn battery pack Grin offers get me up that...

Hey Dogman, Thanks for the info. I ran some quick numbers using google maps and a site called daftlogic http://www.daftlogic.com/sandbox-google-maps-find-altitude.htm which gives google map point altitudes. Not sure how accurate it is, but it seems like it provides a good approximation. I get...

To clarify, I don't need to go 30 mph up the hill. I just want it to get up the hill confidently. I'd like it to cruise at around 25 to 30 mph on level ground. I will look into getting the grade information as well. Thanks again for everyone's help so far. Keep the suggestions coming.

Hey, thank you very much for the warm welcome. 1. Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 2. Budget: I'd like to spend somewhere between $1500 - $2000 but have some flexibility. 3. Typical Usage: I wish it was tear-assing and general mayhem but its really just going to be transporting me to work...

I was just about to pull the trigger on a HPC electric bike and happened to swing by this forum. It appears the general consensus is these bikes are well built but overpriced. I've tried to glean the info required to build something myself on this forum but am having a hard time. I would like...