I love the looks of this new Anza bike from Monday Motorbikes. I think they did a great job with the design (visually, anyways)... retro-70's U-shaped frame, simple lines, nice battery/gas tank. One drawback is no full suspension.
https://shop.mondaymotorbikes.com/products/anza-motorbike-500w
They have 2 version, 500w for $1400 (shipped, w/coupon), and a 750w for $2400. They claim the 750w can do 35mph, which seems optimistic for a Bafang 750w geared hub motor. I currently have the G060.750w and it tops out at 28mph with 26inch wheels, so I would think a similar motor on smaller wheels would have trouble reaching 35mph (but someone please correct me if I'm wrong).
What I am thinking about doing is ordering the 500w version, and hot rodding with something more powerful- like a 1500w DD or a MAC 1000w 8t, or open to other suggestions. I'd primarily be riding 20-30mph, but would like the ability to do low 40's to stay with traffic when on more rural roads. I figure going the "hot rod" route vs. the stock 750w will get me more power, while possibly also saving some cash.
I would likely use moped wheels, and add lights, blinkers, mirrors, and upgrade or add another battery.
Asking for some input here...I have no experience building an ebike, but have some knowledge from working on my own M2S R750 and am generally pretty handy. Is this a terrible idea? What are some important considerations?
https://shop.mondaymotorbikes.com/products/anza-motorbike-500w
They have 2 version, 500w for $1400 (shipped, w/coupon), and a 750w for $2400. They claim the 750w can do 35mph, which seems optimistic for a Bafang 750w geared hub motor. I currently have the G060.750w and it tops out at 28mph with 26inch wheels, so I would think a similar motor on smaller wheels would have trouble reaching 35mph (but someone please correct me if I'm wrong).
What I am thinking about doing is ordering the 500w version, and hot rodding with something more powerful- like a 1500w DD or a MAC 1000w 8t, or open to other suggestions. I'd primarily be riding 20-30mph, but would like the ability to do low 40's to stay with traffic when on more rural roads. I figure going the "hot rod" route vs. the stock 750w will get me more power, while possibly also saving some cash.
I would likely use moped wheels, and add lights, blinkers, mirrors, and upgrade or add another battery.
Asking for some input here...I have no experience building an ebike, but have some knowledge from working on my own M2S R750 and am generally pretty handy. Is this a terrible idea? What are some important considerations?
