JiggityJoe
10 mW
Hey, everybody ....new to the e-bike world, but man I wanna run and dive right in head first, after reading about mid-drive motors recently, especially the Big Block 3000w...I'm just a normal average mountain biker, never rode an electric bike, didn't even really know much about them or the conversion kit capabilities till I just happen to come across a link and then a video on youtube... looked insane, speed acceleration power an all that was great, on the flats, in the trails... although I'm more interested in the other type of "hauling", as in cargo...probably a seat mounted pull behind...maybe one of those tow-behind-bike-arm things...cut and modified and weld on a rack and wheel(s)...I'm a carpenter and need to haul my tools and supplies around... up an down some hilly loose dirt roads in Vermont... sometimes mud, snow, New Yorkers... so I want the torque and hill climbing ability more so than speed...maybe when I drop my gear, and grow a pair, I might get the need for speed... anyway, I have an older 2004 Cannondale Jekyll 600 FS I wanna try it out on, has a thicker frame or bottom bracket or whatever ( sorry for my lack of proper terminology and/or usage... past, present and future), but from what I read I guess he has mounts to accommodate pretty much every size, so I'm hoping my bike applies... I've done some research lately and have solved lots of answers to a lot of my own questions, and plan on putting more work in of course and learning everything I can. I only say that, because I don't want all you, way more highly intelligent people in this subject matter then me, to think I'm one of those lazy forum trolls who try to use people for their personal google or asked questions that have already been asked or can be easily answered with a little research... I have at least tried and figured some out, some I'm working on, but this one seems to be one for professional advice... and with that said, I hope I don't stick my foot in my own mouth, after asking this... What BATTERY do I need? lol...I know its not that simple... but that's the one thing I cant seem to find a solid "this is the one you need" answer on.... this is my first time actually asking, because from doing quite a bit of research on the particular battery pack system I would need for the specific tasks I'd like to accomplish with this motor and my bike, I can't find anything to lead me to the perfect battery...I'm still a newbie to all this, so I'm pretty sure I don't know what the full "item" list and/or specs of other parts I will (or hope to) use to fully lead me to the, all mighty battery would be... I just sent an email yesterday to the builder of this drive in regards to purchasing one, haven't asked him this question yet, but found and registered to E-S and saw he had a forum on here, so I figured I could get a few different and hopefully educated opinions from some of you in here that are users, of his drives, that is... so before I go through what information I used to conduct my research into the battery search, I like to hear from you guys and think it might be easier if anyone knows what specific information (or at least what you think would be best to come to a conclusion) of all other parts, products, my usage, average terrain, speed, conditions, etc., whatever, I would actual need to end this battery quest...I'm sure once we start discussing the drive package I'm going to buy, he will be able to answer all my questions, but it would be nice to learn from all of you riders in here as well... So if anyone is still reading this and has any input, please feel free... Thanks for your time Happy 4th and enjoy your summer riding season.... Joe