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    Hardtail eMTB using hub drive as mid drive

    Ok, thanks all for the replies. E-HP had the excellent summation,which I appreciated. To further clarify some of amberwolf's points: - A second chain ring is simple to add to the existing cranks, as it originally had a 3x drive train, then I removed two of them. -your point about the motor...
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    Hardtail eMTB using hub drive as mid drive

    Oh, and as far as cost, it was simply an obtuse way to say I would like to spend around $500. (I spent $500 to get here, and it seemed like a good number to limit myself to when planning the Ebike) Yet again, not so clear!
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    Hardtail eMTB using hub drive as mid drive

    Wow, amber wolf, and E-HP thanks for the detailed responses. Gave me a lot to think about, and showed me quite a bit of lacking in my explanation. Here are some points of clarification: E-HP: singlespeed was the incorrect term, 1x drivetrain is what I should have said. I traded the three gears...
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    Hardtail eMTB using hub drive as mid drive

    Here are some of the questions I am working with and seeking insight on: 72v nom battery...36v motor...? Are you an idiot? While I am a novice, I am under the impression you can over volt a motor pretty significantly with decent results. I am wondering if I am going to shred the plastic...
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    Hardtail eMTB using hub drive as mid drive

    Hi all, Long time lurker, first time poster, looking to gain some knowledge from the depths of ES. Been interested in bike for a while and finally decided to build one. The Goal: -Create a functional mid drive system for short mountainous single track bike trips (max speed: 35mph, range: 20...
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