HI,
New member here, never had any electric propulsion vehicles, this is my first. I have been reading and reading, so much so, that I am pretty much completely confused. Please help me by critiquing my plans so far.
What I want to do is build solid, low cost electric cruiser type bikes for my wife and I to use while traveling in our RV. Both of us are in our mid 60’s, so the normal issues of SPEED, ENDURANCE, and HILL CLIMBING are not of concern. PLUS, we do not need fancy led controllers, hydraulic brakes, and fancy gearing to repair and maintain.
What I (think) I have decided to do so far:
1) Beach cruiser type bikes as I am pushing 300 lbs., plus the vast majority of our riding will be on black top roadways within and around the campgrounds or nearby stores.
2) Single speed rear wheel, (possibly an internal 3 speed rear end?)
3) Front hub drive.
4) SPEED is not all that important, 15 mph would be just fine.
5) 10 to 15 miles, 20 tops is all that would ever be needed for distance.
With that said, will I be better off getting a vintage bike, or just buy one of the new Chinese beach cruisers for a couple hundred bucks and convert it ?
I am also looking for info on front wheel kits? Any recommendations on Volts? Watts?
Batteries?
Controllers?
Complete conversion kit with battery?
What works, what does not?
Am I blowing smoke? Should I just bite the bullet and buy a kit already put together?
Thanks ahead of time for your consideration.
Jim
SE Wisconsin
New member here, never had any electric propulsion vehicles, this is my first. I have been reading and reading, so much so, that I am pretty much completely confused. Please help me by critiquing my plans so far.
What I want to do is build solid, low cost electric cruiser type bikes for my wife and I to use while traveling in our RV. Both of us are in our mid 60’s, so the normal issues of SPEED, ENDURANCE, and HILL CLIMBING are not of concern. PLUS, we do not need fancy led controllers, hydraulic brakes, and fancy gearing to repair and maintain.
What I (think) I have decided to do so far:
1) Beach cruiser type bikes as I am pushing 300 lbs., plus the vast majority of our riding will be on black top roadways within and around the campgrounds or nearby stores.
2) Single speed rear wheel, (possibly an internal 3 speed rear end?)
3) Front hub drive.
4) SPEED is not all that important, 15 mph would be just fine.
5) 10 to 15 miles, 20 tops is all that would ever be needed for distance.
With that said, will I be better off getting a vintage bike, or just buy one of the new Chinese beach cruisers for a couple hundred bucks and convert it ?
I am also looking for info on front wheel kits? Any recommendations on Volts? Watts?
Batteries?
Controllers?
Complete conversion kit with battery?
What works, what does not?
Am I blowing smoke? Should I just bite the bullet and buy a kit already put together?
Thanks ahead of time for your consideration.
Jim
SE Wisconsin