Recent content by Longwing

My bike runs a Lunacycle BBSHD conversion kit. Their BBSHD controller doesn't have the integrated 6V light output. According to them, that's only available on older controllers, and the older controllers didn't have the gear-shift detector. However, a quick search of Ali-Express proves that's...

Per suggestions here, I finally gave in and visited my local bike shop. After some story-time with the owner regarding what I was looking for, we settled on a bike that meets a lot of my requirements. It's pricier than I wanted, but the extra cash nets me a front suspension, disc brakes, trigger...

Thank you, that's extremely helpful. I'll plan on swapping the handlebars once I have the bike. I'm currently looking at the Raleigh Detour 2 and Detour 3. They're appealing because they come with trigger shifters. I know I can retrofit triggers, but it's one less thing to source/buy. The large...

Yeah, I hadn't heard of regenerative braking on a bike and hadn't done my homework. A quick jaunt around the internet taught me my mistake. I'm not willing to give up the advantages of a mid-drive just to get regenerative braking (especially as I only wanted it as a bonus braking option). My...

Alright, next question: Parts sourcing. I've been eyeballing kit parts and complete bicycles from Lunacycle. Are there any other reputable vendors I should be looking at for Bafang mid-drives, batteries, and associated parts? I'm happy to pay a premium to skip the eBay/Aliexpress roulette...

I was referring specifically to adding disc brakes to a frame that isn't built for disc brakes. The Cruisers I've found online don't appear to have the mounts for disc brakes (because why would a cruiser need them?) so if you want to add them after the fact, then you need to clamp or bolt...

Thank you all for your advice, it has been very instructive and helped me narrow down my decisions. My next question is about bike frames and brakes. I prefer cruiser style bikes (flat foot, crank forward, etc.), but it looks like Cruisers don't normally come with disc brakes. How much of a...

This gets complicated. Time IS a concern. However, it's pretty easy for me to tinker with an e-bike in my off hours. I have a well-stocked shop where I can work on it (though I'll need to get bike specific tools). Plus, I'm the kind of person who just can't leave well enough alone. I acknowledge...

I got my drivers license back when I also had summer vacations. Now I have a full-time job and a list of obligations as long as my arm. Getting another license has a significant time cost. That said, there's validity to the argument that I should get a motorcycle license. Even a low-end...

I'm really encouraged to hear that, as my own research kind of leaned in that direction. It's good to know that I wasn't following a completely flawed line of logic, even if I haven't hammered out all the details yet. I like the IGH on my Day-6 Journey. It's a very enjoyable ride. I'd say my...

It's funny you should mention that. I spent some time looking at scooters. I was really interested in the GenZe. However, moped style electrics are capped at 30MPH. Because of a very annoying arrangement of roads where I live, I basically have two choices for one part of my commute: Option 1...

Thank you both for your replies, they're extremely helpful in informing my decision-making process. To answer some of your questions: Derailleurs aren't that bad, are they? You're absolutely right, I haven't ridden a quality bike with quality derailleurs. I've ridden crappy bikes (as a kid)...

As my post count suggests, I'm a terrible terrible noob. Please bear with me. My commute/situation I'm about to change jobs. One of the benefits of the new job is a minuscule commute of 2.2 miles, mostly on 25mph neighborhood roads. However, the trip is almost entirely uphill in the mornings...