millzy555
100 W
I'm calling this mk2 after previously having a DH comp already built for me. A change of job leaving me 9km from home sparked my interest in e-bikes again. After owning a greyborg, stealth fighter etc i want something a little more discreet/ bike like. This will be used for the commute/ general riding around the city/ parklands. So here is the build which i'll continue to upload:
This was the donor bike i bought for $200- Being an 05 model it has the larger rear swingarm, but limited triangle space. All components will be rolled over to the 03 Frame
Next step was to locate a 03 frame. After a few weeks searching i mentioned my build to Samd who had a frame lying around. Frame was bead blasted.
Next step ws to paint the frame whilst it was bare. A quick coat of degreaser and trip to the paint store. Wasn't after a pristine job so black was chosen. Used 2 coats of etch primer, 3 coats of black and 2 coats of clear (mainly to protect it)
All bearings were replaced in the swingarm read for use. Not the easiest of jobs belting them out but survived
Next came the issue of dropouts. After realising these were still in production i made a few inquiries. Whilst talking with Samd he mentioned he had a set that he mocked up. These were slightly different to the original design being a 3 piece setup and not welded/ glued together. Had to enlarge all bolt holes and fiddle with the mounting bolts. Using DP810 i glued and clamped each piece together. If this doesnt hold i'll pull out the welder
Thats where i'm up to so far. Progress is steady
This was the donor bike i bought for $200- Being an 05 model it has the larger rear swingarm, but limited triangle space. All components will be rolled over to the 03 Frame
Next step was to locate a 03 frame. After a few weeks searching i mentioned my build to Samd who had a frame lying around. Frame was bead blasted.
Next step ws to paint the frame whilst it was bare. A quick coat of degreaser and trip to the paint store. Wasn't after a pristine job so black was chosen. Used 2 coats of etch primer, 3 coats of black and 2 coats of clear (mainly to protect it)
All bearings were replaced in the swingarm read for use. Not the easiest of jobs belting them out but survived
Next came the issue of dropouts. After realising these were still in production i made a few inquiries. Whilst talking with Samd he mentioned he had a set that he mocked up. These were slightly different to the original design being a 3 piece setup and not welded/ glued together. Had to enlarge all bolt holes and fiddle with the mounting bolts. Using DP810 i glued and clamped each piece together. If this doesnt hold i'll pull out the welder
Thats where i'm up to so far. Progress is steady