Montague P
1 mW
- Joined
- Jan 11, 2015
- Messages
- 13
Hello all,
Im posting this as I wanted to get advice from you Guys & Gals with huge experience in the field as this will be my first build.
From Monday to Friday ill be using this build as a daily commuter to work and back of about 16miles. Will be mainly flat with a mix of mildly bumpy gravel and mud and street riding. On the weekends I love going off road, having a number of parks and woods near me ( Richmond, London, United Kindom ) and love to hit the hills dirt and muddy stuff at speed
Thinking of using the Montague paratrooper Pro from the link below. They seem to be the cheapest I’ve found I’m just hoping they use the cycle to work scheme
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/51581/Montague_Paratrooper_Pro_2014_Folding_Bike
Now for the Motor and power pack and this is where I hopped your wealth of knowledge and wisdom would save me money and grief.
I was either looking at the really overpriced but modified BBS02 750watt from the link below. I can solder but would rather play and play. I think this is where the HPC really comes into its own. It has the modified motor and comes with the battery and bag that will just slide on the paratrooper which they also sell so don’t expect to many issues.
http://www.hi-powercycles.com/hpc-mid-drive-conversion-system-custom-bafang-8fun-bbs02/
The other option would be to go with an unmodified BBS02 750watt from the link below. They have end English site so delivery charges will be less extortionate but the motors will not have the same top end speed and power as the HPC version
http://www.eclipsebikes.com/bafang-8fun-bbs02-drive-750w-motor-p-1100.html
Was going to link this with the 48v 15ah Lifep04 battery pack.
http://www.eclipsebikes.com/eclipse-commute-15ah-headway-lifepo4-battery-p-1065.html
I think the HPC wins hand down for battery chemistry and modified BBS02 motors?
is it really worth the huge amount of extra money?
Was not sure of the best battery option to combine with the motor and ideas?
Or do you all think it’s a waste of money and think I should go with the standard BBS02 from eclipse
Also the other question is what components do you recommend changing on the Montague? You don’t get very good parts for your money with the Montague Suntour shocks
Do we think the breaks will be able to cope with the increased weight and speed?
Still the frame is tried and tested and have seen others use the frame and I think they still have all their teeth and are not yet wheel chair bound due to the frame bucking under the increased speed and stress. Also like the idea of having my expensive bike next to my desk not out on the street waiting to get stolen.
I like my nose and arms where they are so any and all advice would be hugely appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Im posting this as I wanted to get advice from you Guys & Gals with huge experience in the field as this will be my first build.
From Monday to Friday ill be using this build as a daily commuter to work and back of about 16miles. Will be mainly flat with a mix of mildly bumpy gravel and mud and street riding. On the weekends I love going off road, having a number of parks and woods near me ( Richmond, London, United Kindom ) and love to hit the hills dirt and muddy stuff at speed
Thinking of using the Montague paratrooper Pro from the link below. They seem to be the cheapest I’ve found I’m just hoping they use the cycle to work scheme
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/51581/Montague_Paratrooper_Pro_2014_Folding_Bike
Now for the Motor and power pack and this is where I hopped your wealth of knowledge and wisdom would save me money and grief.
I was either looking at the really overpriced but modified BBS02 750watt from the link below. I can solder but would rather play and play. I think this is where the HPC really comes into its own. It has the modified motor and comes with the battery and bag that will just slide on the paratrooper which they also sell so don’t expect to many issues.
http://www.hi-powercycles.com/hpc-mid-drive-conversion-system-custom-bafang-8fun-bbs02/
The other option would be to go with an unmodified BBS02 750watt from the link below. They have end English site so delivery charges will be less extortionate but the motors will not have the same top end speed and power as the HPC version
http://www.eclipsebikes.com/bafang-8fun-bbs02-drive-750w-motor-p-1100.html
Was going to link this with the 48v 15ah Lifep04 battery pack.
http://www.eclipsebikes.com/eclipse-commute-15ah-headway-lifepo4-battery-p-1065.html
I think the HPC wins hand down for battery chemistry and modified BBS02 motors?
is it really worth the huge amount of extra money?
Was not sure of the best battery option to combine with the motor and ideas?
Or do you all think it’s a waste of money and think I should go with the standard BBS02 from eclipse
Also the other question is what components do you recommend changing on the Montague? You don’t get very good parts for your money with the Montague Suntour shocks
Do we think the breaks will be able to cope with the increased weight and speed? Still the frame is tried and tested and have seen others use the frame and I think they still have all their teeth and are not yet wheel chair bound due to the frame bucking under the increased speed and stress. Also like the idea of having my expensive bike next to my desk not out on the street waiting to get stolen.
I like my nose and arms where they are so any and all advice would be hugely appreciated.
Thanks in advance
and ill be living with the choice for the next 2-3 years!
