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  1. 0utrider

    Which bike should I UPGRADE for conversion?

    I've given this some thought and indeed changed my mind several more times! The current plan is to convert the Trek for now and upgrading front brake first (New wheel needed and of course brakes,) then a month or two later adding the rear brakes with the possibility of upgrading the rear cassete...
  2. 0utrider

    Which bike should I UPGRADE for conversion?

    He certainly does have a very stealthy rig. I on the other hand will likely be to excited to wait to dress up the wires and try it as soon as I bolt the motor on the frame. I'll probably be holding on to the battery with one arm while the other is on the throttle.... just before I hit something.
  3. 0utrider

    Which bike should I UPGRADE for conversion?

    Agreed! I'm learning bit by bit and will put off buying until I learn a bit more about what is available and falls within my skillset.
  4. 0utrider

    Which bike should I UPGRADE for conversion?

    True. I decided it's best to leave both of these bikes un-asssisted and look for a reasonable frame for upgrading and conversion. Yes, I'm beginning to learn the name game bit by bit. The current gameplan has changed even though my min requirments will be certainly be surpased. 48volt 20amp...
  5. 0utrider

    Which bike should I UPGRADE for conversion?

    Sweet conversion! I'm probably going with a WallyWorld frame too. Brakes will likely be the first of the upgrades.
  6. 0utrider

    Which bike should I UPGRADE for conversion?

    Yes, sorry about that. :oops: Yep, I'm going to keep the trek as is and I realize that my old mountaing bike is probably a poor candidate for ebike with it's marginal brakes for slowing down from that kind of speed. So, I'm researching bike frames to use in the meanwhile untill I feel...
  7. 0utrider

    Which bike should I UPGRADE for conversion?

    Yes, I agree about the "100 times I'll change (my) mind!" I think I've changed it twice while writing this reply. ;) Save the Trek for just pedaling? Yes, I also agree. I just took my bike for a spin this weekend and decided not to electrify it. If I did, I'd loose the bike I use for...
  8. 0utrider

    Which bike should I UPGRADE for conversion?

    Donor bike dilemma: I have two bikes - 1. an 1985 Panasonic MTB which has pull type rim brakes. It needs a new rear wheel anyways. 2. a 2012 Trek 8.2 DS with caliper rim brakes but can be upgraded to disc. I'm planning a commute of 11 miles round trip a day for work on inner city streets...
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