lazarus2405
10 kW
Greetings folks!
I've recently become interested in building an e-bike, and I'm looking for input. I'm looking to modify a basic sturdy steel frame 24" bike to an e-bike that can go 20-30mph with a range of around 10 miles on mostly flat, paved terrain with some hills. I also want to be able to pedal the bike, or at least have the option of meaningfully pedaling, especially on a rare steep hill. I'd also like it to be as quiet as is reasonably possible. I' d like to use it to make a quick trip to the store a few miles away a few times a week and to scoot around campus on a daily basis.
That said, I understand that I'll need somewhere between 500w and 1kw of power. Since this is my first time at it, simplicity is very important (I'm mechanically inclined but mechanically inexperienced). In that regard, from the little I know, I may be looking for a direct-drive hub motor. I've got a budget of $500 (but naturally the less expensive the better), and I live in the continental US.
Are there any good kits out there that'll fit the bill? If not, what motors would you recommend, and from what retailers? What sort of drive system would suit me best, and how would I best go about timing it? And as for batteries - to be honest, I do not want to dump an unreasonable amount of cash into them. I understand that lead-acid batteries may fit the bill for me. And controllers? And everything I missed?
Any input is greatly appreciated, thanks.
Aaron
I've recently become interested in building an e-bike, and I'm looking for input. I'm looking to modify a basic sturdy steel frame 24" bike to an e-bike that can go 20-30mph with a range of around 10 miles on mostly flat, paved terrain with some hills. I also want to be able to pedal the bike, or at least have the option of meaningfully pedaling, especially on a rare steep hill. I'd also like it to be as quiet as is reasonably possible. I' d like to use it to make a quick trip to the store a few miles away a few times a week and to scoot around campus on a daily basis.
That said, I understand that I'll need somewhere between 500w and 1kw of power. Since this is my first time at it, simplicity is very important (I'm mechanically inclined but mechanically inexperienced). In that regard, from the little I know, I may be looking for a direct-drive hub motor. I've got a budget of $500 (but naturally the less expensive the better), and I live in the continental US.
Are there any good kits out there that'll fit the bill? If not, what motors would you recommend, and from what retailers? What sort of drive system would suit me best, and how would I best go about timing it? And as for batteries - to be honest, I do not want to dump an unreasonable amount of cash into them. I understand that lead-acid batteries may fit the bill for me. And controllers? And everything I missed?
Any input is greatly appreciated, thanks.
Aaron