Electric Earth
100 W
- Joined
- Nov 11, 2018
- Messages
- 113
In my research/planning of a build to do ~35mph and long distances on bike paths, roads, and gravel rail-trails, it seems like one of these old GT full suspension bikes would be perfect. There's no need for long suspension travel if not off-roading, but I figure some rear suspension would be nice for high speeds and long distances. The main triangle in these bikes is completely open, so there's more room for a big battery than the modern full suspension bikes I've found. Is there any reason one of these old GTs wouldn't make a great build platform? I'm thinking this frame with the smallest hub-motor that'll do the speed I want, and a custom bike-packing style frame-bag with a hard lining would make for the best build. With a modern fork, it'll have a nice sized hydraulic disk front brake. I'm sure the frame wouldn't have a problem fitting a 2" tire. With any luck, maybe closer to 2.5"? A sturdy seat-post mounted rear rack would even make the rear suspension practically disappear, and maybe even the hub motor to the casual glance, and let me carry a little bit of cargo. Thoughts on using one of these for a build?