Hi All,
So I want to start by thanking everyone for responding to my earlier questions... THANK YOU!!
Now for a little background, and my expectations for my upcoming build so that those with more experience might help with a couple of final decisions, and/or point out any glaring faults with my design....
So, I have been riding motorcycles for 45+ years now, and they have always been more than could ride wide open... I hope this ebike will be similar (Yes I want it to be able to throw your ass off if you just ride it like an idiot!)
Most of my riding will be in the streets of Lake Havasu, AZ (USA). Havasu is built on the side of a big hill or maybe a small mountain, and nobody cares how much power you have, or any ebike classification stufff... So most all the roads around town have a 35mph speed limit, and a few at 25mph. The roads weave up and down along the side of the large hill so there are lots of ups and downs, but if you use momentum as your friend the climb time is relatively short (usually less than 1 minute).
As I stated above, I purchased the last Stealth Beta frame (which has 135mm drop outs). The build will be a combination of small motorcycle parts, and MTB parts. The bike will be closely designed after my most fun motorcycles which have full suspension, supermoto wheels, with 70%/30% street/off road type tires.
MY BUILD REQUIREMENTS ARE:
1. I want to be able to cruise at 35mph (while pedaling), with a max speed of 45mph or a little more.
2..I am hoping to have some sort of "Beast Mode" for a short burst at MAX settings - Something of a "holy sh*t" factor" i.e "wheelie popper mode"
THE BUILD (As of 8/13/22):
* Stealth Beta frame
* M/C Rims - 17 Rear (24" OD), 19F
*A.T.S. Speed Drive - with 5 or 7 speed, and derailleur. I want to be able to pedal at speed.
* Battery - 72V??? Not sure yet... I am thinking Really Good 21700's from Japan or Indonesia (I am looking for quality here, not the lowest cost). This doesn't have to be decided Today! I am open for suggestions????
* Controller - Frankenrunner???? I have questions about this with only 96 phase amps, will this meet my requirements of "holy sh*t"!!
* Cycle Analyst - V3
* LEAF MOTOR - THIS IS WHERE THE QUESTIONS START:
After reading the comments my first questions generated, I am going to use the Leaf Motor purchase as an opportunity to: 1. Disassemble to change the thermister. 2. Add ferro-fluid. 3. Investigate the possibility of making one of the disk mounting holes into a fluid fill point for the future. And 4. Seal the cover plates properly.
So, questions are:
1. F/W or cassette?? - Some years back the F/W was preferred over the Cassette, because the axle was stronger??
2. 5 or 7 speed?? - I have read here that 7 speed will, and will not fit.... Maybe that depends of F/W vs. Cassette? I found this on sale: https://www.interlocracing.com/shop?search=freewheel
3. 4T or 5T?? - I am not real confident in my use of the "Motor Simulator" .... I am hoping someone with real world experience might help to make this choice.
I think that is it for now.... I am open any and all suggestions or comments!
Thanks in advance,
Keith
So I want to start by thanking everyone for responding to my earlier questions... THANK YOU!!
Now for a little background, and my expectations for my upcoming build so that those with more experience might help with a couple of final decisions, and/or point out any glaring faults with my design....
So, I have been riding motorcycles for 45+ years now, and they have always been more than could ride wide open... I hope this ebike will be similar (Yes I want it to be able to throw your ass off if you just ride it like an idiot!)
Most of my riding will be in the streets of Lake Havasu, AZ (USA). Havasu is built on the side of a big hill or maybe a small mountain, and nobody cares how much power you have, or any ebike classification stufff... So most all the roads around town have a 35mph speed limit, and a few at 25mph. The roads weave up and down along the side of the large hill so there are lots of ups and downs, but if you use momentum as your friend the climb time is relatively short (usually less than 1 minute).
As I stated above, I purchased the last Stealth Beta frame (which has 135mm drop outs). The build will be a combination of small motorcycle parts, and MTB parts. The bike will be closely designed after my most fun motorcycles which have full suspension, supermoto wheels, with 70%/30% street/off road type tires.
MY BUILD REQUIREMENTS ARE:
1. I want to be able to cruise at 35mph (while pedaling), with a max speed of 45mph or a little more.
2..I am hoping to have some sort of "Beast Mode" for a short burst at MAX settings - Something of a "holy sh*t" factor" i.e "wheelie popper mode"
THE BUILD (As of 8/13/22):
* Stealth Beta frame
* M/C Rims - 17 Rear (24" OD), 19F
*A.T.S. Speed Drive - with 5 or 7 speed, and derailleur. I want to be able to pedal at speed.
* Battery - 72V??? Not sure yet... I am thinking Really Good 21700's from Japan or Indonesia (I am looking for quality here, not the lowest cost). This doesn't have to be decided Today! I am open for suggestions????
* Controller - Frankenrunner???? I have questions about this with only 96 phase amps, will this meet my requirements of "holy sh*t"!!
* Cycle Analyst - V3
* LEAF MOTOR - THIS IS WHERE THE QUESTIONS START:
After reading the comments my first questions generated, I am going to use the Leaf Motor purchase as an opportunity to: 1. Disassemble to change the thermister. 2. Add ferro-fluid. 3. Investigate the possibility of making one of the disk mounting holes into a fluid fill point for the future. And 4. Seal the cover plates properly.
So, questions are:
1. F/W or cassette?? - Some years back the F/W was preferred over the Cassette, because the axle was stronger??
2. 5 or 7 speed?? - I have read here that 7 speed will, and will not fit.... Maybe that depends of F/W vs. Cassette? I found this on sale: https://www.interlocracing.com/shop?search=freewheel
3. 4T or 5T?? - I am not real confident in my use of the "Motor Simulator" .... I am hoping someone with real world experience might help to make this choice.
I think that is it for now.... I am open any and all suggestions or comments!
Thanks in advance,
Keith