can i transform that bike in Ebike.?

[joco]

hi

i got a few bikes..but i would like to have one electric.

i got this bike..that i thuink it could be good for the project.

i dont want to spend mutch.

and dont what is the best for me.

wont do more then 20k trip and like to paddle..so its more for fun then for work.

what would be the best bet to use on that bike.??6

hub motor or what.?

any ideal would help and i can work a bit in my work place. for hod stuff to do.

BUT like i said...i want not to spend to mutch and just enjoy the project and the fun after.

joco

 

[Zoot Katz]

That looks like a good solid donor bike for a hub motor.
Rigid steel mountain bikes of that vintage are my favourite rides.
But, you want forged steel dropouts, about 6mm thick for the axles, not stamped stamped dropouts.
It you go with a front hub you can mount the batteries at the rear.
If you go with a rear hub you can mount the batteries in the main triangle.

 

[deardancer3]

Looks like decent candidate;

consider this for a low cost assist up hills;

http://cleanrepublic.com/index.html

 

[joco]

thanks for replies guys.


stilla bit to mutch $$ for me.

i got the bike already.

i did saw some friction type off powerd bike before somewhere on the net.

cant find them now.jeeeeee

it was just a motor that use friction on the reg weel itself back or front well.

any off you have pict or more info on those.?

thanks.

joco

 

[joco]

something like this mabe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzstENmZ8cc






joco

 

[AussieJester]

Seeing your from the great white north i wouldnt suggest a friction drive
as the first choice, they are poor performers in wet and dirty conditions.
Forget riding in the rain or on unsealed roads...Maybe if you gave us an idea of how
much money your wanting to spend and members can then better help you..

KiM

 

[joco]

thanks AussieJester

you did put a little heads up here wit that comment.

mabe a hub motor then.

budget ok mabe bet 200 and 300$ max.cdn$...less would be better taugh :lol: .

joco

 

[AussieJester]

I doubt you will get a setup worth having for that much money buddy, batteries alone will use most of that budget i think.

Second hand or possibly EBay might be your best bet...

Best of luck

KiM

 

[tostino]

I wouldn't even bother with attempting to make an ebike with that much money. You will end up with a sub-par kit, and after you realize how much fun it is, you'll have to buy all new stuff to make the bike how you want it anyways. Much cheaper to do it right the first time.

 

[joco]

this kit is not to expensive..around 400$

http://cleanrepublic.com/index.html

there must be at 300$ in specieal somewhere.

its fun to look for cheap stuff..that is why i am a garage sale addict..hahaha find some bike so cheap

will keep looking no hurry here.


joco................thanks guys/gals. for comment

 

[Drunkskunk]

Izip.
It was a bike walmart sold for a while, $300 new, bike, motor, batteries. Noisy as all hell, slow, and not too much range but a solid preformer. Their newer version is a lot more money, though.

it used a Currie motor driving through a gear on the left side of the axle. parts can be found for them so you could convert yours for under $300.

I'd watch Craigslist.com for an electric bike, though.