Raleigh Chopper conversion ideas.....

[cajunjay]

HI guys

I have this raleigh chopper that I want to convert for fun, I want it to be road legal (UK) so 36v 250w is sufficient.

Just need some suggestions how to go about this, Im pretty sure a rear hub will not fit in the dropouts so does that mean no options but to be front hub driven?

 

[dogman dan]

Looks like steel, which means some major modifications to the rear dropouts are quite possible with a welder.

What's the front dropout width? Looks like a no brainer to slap a front hub on it if it is 100mm.

I understand the advantages of a rear hub when more power is involved quite well. But I fail to understand the bias against a low power front hub on a street bike with steel forks.

 

[Lebowski]

http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=46782

 

[cajunjay]

Thanks guys

Front hub it is then.