Hi ya'll,
This ebike thing is really addicting, and I can't help but think of different configurations to run. Anyways, I was wondering if having a bike with a rear suspension does anything to protect a rear hub motor wheel (5303) from getting bent or otherwise damaged. I can't figure out if a rear suspension is more for my protection or the bike's.
I'm currently running 26" trek hardtail with 2.125 tires at 55psi. The ride is fine, but once in a while I'll hit a crack, bump, hole, or whatever is on the road that day... and I can't help but be fearful that my rim will dent, tire pop, or whatever. I'm using this to commute 12 miles to work, each way.. so having a reliable bike is absolutely critical. Got no doubt a FS will make the ride and handling better,... but protect the wheel assembly? Suspension or not, on a hub motor wheel,.. it's still unsprung weight, right?
thanks,
pzark
This ebike thing is really addicting, and I can't help but think of different configurations to run. Anyways, I was wondering if having a bike with a rear suspension does anything to protect a rear hub motor wheel (5303) from getting bent or otherwise damaged. I can't figure out if a rear suspension is more for my protection or the bike's.
I'm currently running 26" trek hardtail with 2.125 tires at 55psi. The ride is fine, but once in a while I'll hit a crack, bump, hole, or whatever is on the road that day... and I can't help but be fearful that my rim will dent, tire pop, or whatever. I'm using this to commute 12 miles to work, each way.. so having a reliable bike is absolutely critical. Got no doubt a FS will make the ride and handling better,... but protect the wheel assembly? Suspension or not, on a hub motor wheel,.. it's still unsprung weight, right?
thanks,
pzark