Looking good in chrome

Modbikemax · Sep 20, 2014

I've always wanted a chrome bike, how about a chrome ebike?
I found some motorcycle riser clamps which are the same diameter as the top tube on my chrome frame bike.
Ah ha the ideal way to mount a battery box.
The next problem is the battery box itself. It has to look good so no plastic boxes would do.
Ali tube in 50x50mm is too small for most lipo batteries with enough capacity. I found the perfect thing at the local hardware, a bollard garden light with a 60x60mm stainless tube base.
Perfect for the 2x Turnigy 5s 8AH packs.
So the build begins:

arkmundi · Sep 20, 2014

Very beautiful. I have something to aim for. On my second build, on a vintage '85 Ross Mt Whitney MTB, all chrome. Love the chrome & pink color coordination. Will strive to match the beauty. :mrgreen:

Modbikemax · Sep 21, 2014

Raining day today so did a bit more.
Added a balance charge port and some riv nuts.

agniusm · Sep 22, 2014

I am blinded, that is sirious bike pornography

Thumbs up for riv nuts, got me self the tool just a few days ago. It is a beautiful, beautiful bike and the color frame match is very sexy. Just keep going same direction

cal3thousand · Sep 22, 2014

This is a nice example of a clean minimalist build. Subscribed!

spinningmagnets · Sep 22, 2014

I'm also impressed by the look you've achieved so far, and looking forward to the finished project! Where did you get the two billet aluminum tube clamps?

edit: to cal3thousand in the post below: Thanks!...$15? Daaaaamn...

cal3thousand · Sep 22, 2014

Here you go Ron: (I saw someone on here that posted this awhile back, but selection doesn't seem the same on the search that I save)

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=HANDLEBAR+RISER+XR50+CRF50'&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=

Gab · Sep 22, 2014

wow looks very neat in chrome

Modbikemax · Sep 22, 2014

Oz ebay
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271580898300?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

It was a bit of luck the top tube is 1 1/8 inch, none of my other bikes have the same top tube.
If you search ebay there are a range of clamps for mirrors, motorised bike engine clamps, pipe clamps, water bottle clamps etc.
Sometimes a project starts with something as simple as a clamp and grows from there. I spied the LED light bollard a few months ago after building my last bike so I filed that away for future reference. When I found the clamps it came together.
More evolution than design. :wink:

Modbikemax · Oct 5, 2014

Batteries arrived this week. Mounted on an ali base and balance plug fitted.

Modbikemax · Oct 7, 2014

More work on the battery tonight.
I used that blue heat shrink typically used on battery packs for the first time. Its amazing stuff. not like regular heat shrink at all.
Shrinks with minimal heat and fast. Just have to watch you dont over do it or it rips.

Modbikemax · Oct 12, 2014

Have got it running but not finished. I will spend more time on detail and the controller will be much smaller and discrete. Cabling is temporary to test out the throttle.
I fitted a tactile push button switch for the throttle, on off, to the underside of the brake lever so I can easily reach it fro top or bottom.
I want to make it invisible so the cable will be routed through the bars when testing is complete.
So far it works quite well.

charleyhaze · Oct 13, 2014

holy chrome, It's beautiful :oops:

Well done mate. I'd ride *edit BUY that.

Modbikemax · Nov 1, 2014

I ditched the rubbish kenda tyres and got some new maxis. They didn't have red so i settled on some white ones.

I also re did the bracket for the controller, it is a stainless steel kitchen draw handle from the local hardware.
I think it looks a bit chunky but my daughter, the arty one, said it looked ok.
I tried to tidy up the wiring as much as possible and went for a Hobby king socket on top of the controller.
I'm not sure I like it but it will do for now.
It all looks simple but there are hours of messing around to get it to this stage.

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