PizzaWizard
1 mW
I'm looking into building an ebike this winter that I can start using next spring. I want to start using it as a bit of a car replacement. Commuting to work, buying groceries, etc... Most of the places I go are within a 10 mile radius, so I want 20-30 mile range. I also want it to be fun. I used to ride a motorcycle and I kind of miss the acceleration... I might want to try riding some trails, dirt roads, riding in snow, etc... I'm willing to spend about $1200-1500 on this (not including the bike).
I already have a bike that I think will work great. It's a Motobecane 529HT. Hardtail, front suspension, disc brakes, 29" wheels.
My original thought was to just get a BBSHD paired with a 52v 20ah battery. I figured out the total cost is around $1300ish. Easy enough. It was appealing to me because I heard they have better acceleration at low speeds, weight is more balanced, pedal assist modes sound nice as well.
The more I read though, the more interested I am in a rear hub motors. I like that they don't wear out the drivetrain, and they are more reliable. I was looking at this one Leaf 1500W 29" hub kit. Since it's about $300 cheaper I could afford upgrade the controller and battery too, maybe run it at 2000 watts (or more idk).
So anyways...now that I have rambled on for a bit, my question is do you think I would be satisfied with the rear hub motor? Would it be capable of the occasional light trail ride and hooning around in the snow? Or would I be better off with the BBSHD?
I already have a bike that I think will work great. It's a Motobecane 529HT. Hardtail, front suspension, disc brakes, 29" wheels.
My original thought was to just get a BBSHD paired with a 52v 20ah battery. I figured out the total cost is around $1300ish. Easy enough. It was appealing to me because I heard they have better acceleration at low speeds, weight is more balanced, pedal assist modes sound nice as well.
The more I read though, the more interested I am in a rear hub motors. I like that they don't wear out the drivetrain, and they are more reliable. I was looking at this one Leaf 1500W 29" hub kit. Since it's about $300 cheaper I could afford upgrade the controller and battery too, maybe run it at 2000 watts (or more idk).
So anyways...now that I have rambled on for a bit, my question is do you think I would be satisfied with the rear hub motor? Would it be capable of the occasional light trail ride and hooning around in the snow? Or would I be better off with the BBSHD?