kmxtornado
10 kW
Maybe we need a place to share our dream e-bike builds - using stuff that's readily available on the market today. I'll start off.
Although I read up a bunch of stuff about the differences btw front wheel drive and rear wheel drive, it never occurred to me at the time that a front wheel drive one would be a good idea b/c it allows for an internal gear hub in the back. I think that'd be my dream build. Picture an unassuming hybrid bike with a Sturmey Archer something or other in the back, a single chain ring and a front wheel drive hub motor. Perhaps a Mac?
I have noticed that I pretty much stay in the 2nd to last highest gear most of the time on flats and downhills. I use the motor to accelerate from a stop and only drop to lower gears when needed for climbs. I figure a single chain ring for this application wouldn't e half bad. Less weight, less stuff and overall just more simple. The heavy 3lb IGH (internal gear hub) in the back would help offset the extra weight up front.
This thing would be powered by a 72v system or at least a 48v. The 36v 10ah I have is good, but it's far from being a dream ride.
Okay, that's it for now. Share what you'd build. And if you've already built your dream ride, please share your specs and experiences. Thanks!
Although I read up a bunch of stuff about the differences btw front wheel drive and rear wheel drive, it never occurred to me at the time that a front wheel drive one would be a good idea b/c it allows for an internal gear hub in the back. I think that'd be my dream build. Picture an unassuming hybrid bike with a Sturmey Archer something or other in the back, a single chain ring and a front wheel drive hub motor. Perhaps a Mac?
I have noticed that I pretty much stay in the 2nd to last highest gear most of the time on flats and downhills. I use the motor to accelerate from a stop and only drop to lower gears when needed for climbs. I figure a single chain ring for this application wouldn't e half bad. Less weight, less stuff and overall just more simple. The heavy 3lb IGH (internal gear hub) in the back would help offset the extra weight up front.
This thing would be powered by a 72v system or at least a 48v. The 36v 10ah I have is good, but it's far from being a dream ride.
Okay, that's it for now. Share what you'd build. And if you've already built your dream ride, please share your specs and experiences. Thanks!
...if not...well, there's always next year 
....as long as ThudSTeR is still avaialble of course otherwise im f*cked 
