sephiro499
100 µW
Yeah I had no idea the shipping would be 200 dollars. If I'm going to spend 600ish dollars, I mine as well buy a skyline. I'm going to have to rethink this or look for domestic vendors.
Converting an all aluminum bike, front hub motor
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dogman dan
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Might look at the Ezip and Izip stuff, which is usually the lowest cost entry level ebike. Your needs being modest, the currie system will do the job fine, at lowest possible cost. Your needs will be handled fine by a currie and two sla batteries.
But if you can find a good deal on a small planetary geared hubmotor from a more local vendor, and afford it, they are a bit nicer since the hubmotor is quieter than a currie.
Might look on ebay, or other vendors in the usa. Amped bikes, High tek bikes, Ebikekit, etc for an idea what in the usa prices are like.
But if you can find a good deal on a small planetary geared hubmotor from a more local vendor, and afford it, they are a bit nicer since the hubmotor is quieter than a currie.
Might look on ebay, or other vendors in the usa. Amped bikes, High tek bikes, Ebikekit, etc for an idea what in the usa prices are like.
Drunkskunk
100 GW
The BMS battery kit is a gamble. Most people win, but there are plenty of dissatisfide customers. If what you get works then it would be a good motor to use. their batteries are mostly functional. But with your budget, gambling doesn't make sense. Only bet money you can aford to lose.
Building a decent Ebike usualy runs $1200 to build.
But there is good news! There is only one pre-built Ebike I'll ever recomend under $2500. It is probably the absolute best Value for the money of any pre-built Ebike ever built, at any price, anywhere. And it just happens to be in your budget, at $479. As Dogman mentioned, its The Ezip Trailz, sold currently at walmart. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ezip-Trailz-Men-s-Electric-Bike/15773448
I don't want to over sell it, but there isn't another Pre-built ebike worth recomending at even 4 times the price.
Building a decent Ebike usualy runs $1200 to build.
But there is good news! There is only one pre-built Ebike I'll ever recomend under $2500. It is probably the absolute best Value for the money of any pre-built Ebike ever built, at any price, anywhere. And it just happens to be in your budget, at $479. As Dogman mentioned, its The Ezip Trailz, sold currently at walmart. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ezip-Trailz-Men-s-Electric-Bike/15773448
I don't want to over sell it, but there isn't another Pre-built ebike worth recomending at even 4 times the price.
e-beach
10 MW
Drunkskunk said:
I am not a big fan of sprawlmart, but Dogman and Drunkskunk have a point. Shipping from China can always be a bit dicey....and Currie Tech makes nice bikes. It will allow you to get into the game. You will have a bike to ride when you want to peddle and one to ride when you want to go electric. The SLA batteries will need to be replaced, according to Currie Tech after 200 full recharge cycles, so they will last to some degree in accordance with how much you ride it and how far.
https://www.curriestore.com/currie-store/battery-care/
But it will also give you time to save for lithium batteries of your choice that can go for 2000 cycles or even learn how to make a more powerful e-bike for a project later.
For your first e-bike, this really might be the way to go.
sephiro499
100 µW
e-beach said:Drunkskunk said:
I am not a big fan of sprawlmart, but Dogman and Drunkskunk have a point. Shipping from China can always be a bit dicey....and Currie Tech makes nice bikes. It will allow you to get into the game. You will have a bike to ride when you want to peddle and one to ride when you want to go electric. The SLA batteries will need to be replaced, according to Currie Tech after 200 full recharge cycles, so they will last to some degree in accordance with how much you ride it and how far.
https://www.curriestore.com/currie-store/battery-care/
But it will also give you time to save for lithium batteries of your choice that can go for 2000 cycles or even learn how to make a more powerful e-bike for a project later.
For your first e-bike, this really might be the way to go.
I'm thinking about selling my trek and using that money plus what I had for the conversion and getting a skyline. I think the lithium battery will make a huge difference, and I can just upgrade to a rear hub motor in the future.
e-beach
10 MW
sephiro499 said:
Hey, Why not!?!
Most of us like more power then 250 watts, but the lithium battery is supposed to be good for 1000 full cycles so it should last for a few years. It should easily carry you 10 miles round trip and then some. My guess is that you will fall in love with your e-bike. It happens to all of us.
tap4154
1 µW
After reading many threads here and elsewhere, I just installed a Hilltopper on my old (7-8 years or so) Motobecane Jubilee Deluxe with RST T5 alloy forks. I also bought a set of V3 torque arms, however found there's not enough axle length to fit them (they're 1/4" thick). So I just used the hardware that came with the kit, which DID fit within the "lawyer lips", and torqued the bolts with the included spring lockwashers and flat washers that came with it to about 40 ft lbs. The dropout just needed a little bit filed for the tabbed inside washer to fit, and is a nice, snug fit.
VERY impressed with the kit! Did a test ride earlier against a strong headwind, then up a long grade, and it's awesome! I was also happy to see they now have a separate, small charging line coming off the battery, instead of having to undo the larger connector. The extra cable I bundled and have discreetly hidden in the frame bag. Secured the battery on the rack with the straps that came with it. Was very happy to see the wheel arrive very true, with all spokes tight as well (had read reports of them arriving loose and wobbly). The included tire was very decent, an inverted tread Kenda, but I put my Serfas Drifter on it with thorn guard.
I'll monitor these forks, but I think as long as the bolts remain tight, and with the low torque of 250 watts, 24 volt battery and stock low amp controller, it should be fine. I may consider putting steel forks on, but I only ride on roads and paved bike paths.
VERY impressed with the kit! Did a test ride earlier against a strong headwind, then up a long grade, and it's awesome! I was also happy to see they now have a separate, small charging line coming off the battery, instead of having to undo the larger connector. The extra cable I bundled and have discreetly hidden in the frame bag. Secured the battery on the rack with the straps that came with it. Was very happy to see the wheel arrive very true, with all spokes tight as well (had read reports of them arriving loose and wobbly). The included tire was very decent, an inverted tread Kenda, but I put my Serfas Drifter on it with thorn guard.
I'll monitor these forks, but I think as long as the bolts remain tight, and with the low torque of 250 watts, 24 volt battery and stock low amp controller, it should be fine. I may consider putting steel forks on, but I only ride on roads and paved bike paths.
motomech
10 MW
At that power level they will be fine.
Just ck. the tightness of the nuts every now and then. I use Loctite on mine.
Just ck. the tightness of the nuts every now and then. I use Loctite on mine.
tap4154
1 µW
motomech said:
Thanks for the response motomech, and I agree. I'll probably just Loctite it. I don't see this small motor and battery configuration being a fork killer as long as it's properly installed.
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