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    Suitability of this bike for an ebike build?

    Thanks drunk skunk, that's the kind of information I was interest in, and yes I live off 360 and would be riding some of the very same hills. Now let me see if I can get the bike.
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    Suitability of this bike for an ebike build?

    You quote a thread where I basically followed all the rules already except for maybe budget. I'd like to keep things less than $1500 How about comments on the bike so I can either buy it or pass?
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    Suitability of this bike for an ebike build?

    Not sure of the grade but a fairly aggressive hill, Lycras ride in our neighborhood to train on the hill. I live at the bottom of the hill and would have to ride up going to work. My guess is 400ft. elevation change over maybe 3/4 mile. Not sure how that translate to gradient. Obce at...
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    Suitability of this bike for an ebike build?

    http://austin.craigslist.org/bik/4874386714.html Bike happens to fit my large body, an XL frame -tektro 160mm mech disc brakes, 8 speed shimano deore derailer looks to be a '08 Giant Yukon, aluminum alloy frame thinking either 48V 1000W rear hub - maybe a Mac or BBS02 750W middrive 6'4"...
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    Is the Mid Drive 750W BBS02 to the point of being reliable

    Well is there a dependable workhorse middrive. I'm a larger guy and live in the hills and worried a hub motor may not handle things. I'm not looking for a speed demon, just a dependable motor to due the job. 20-25mph on the flats is more than fast enough for me. I want a bike to work first...
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    Is the Mid Drive 750W BBS02 to the point of being reliable

    I'm considering building an ebike and have read several threads including the BBS02 threads. It seemed this engine was plagued with problems at least early on, have these been addressed in later builds and would this prove to be a reliable engine if purchased from one of the recommended...
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    Fatbike as a Commuter

    I've never owned a Fat bike, but with the buzz surrounding the Storm kickstarter program, it really has pique my interest in the bikes. I am interested in getting my first ebike but really would use it mostly for short commuting probably less than 8 miles total in a day but in an area with some...
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