Recent content by unemployed.Bobcat

Ok, thanks all for the replies. E-HP had the excellent summation,which I appreciated. To further clarify some of amberwolf's points: - A second chain ring is simple to add to the existing cranks, as it originally had a 3x drive train, then I removed two of them. -your point about the motor...

Oh, and as far as cost, it was simply an obtuse way to say I would like to spend around $500. (I spent $500 to get here, and it seemed like a good number to limit myself to when planning the Ebike) Yet again, not so clear!

Wow, amber wolf, and E-HP thanks for the detailed responses. Gave me a lot to think about, and showed me quite a bit of lacking in my explanation. Here are some points of clarification: E-HP: singlespeed was the incorrect term, 1x drivetrain is what I should have said. I traded the three gears...

Here are some of the questions I am working with and seeking insight on: 72v nom battery...36v motor...? Are you an idiot? While I am a novice, I am under the impression you can over volt a motor pretty significantly with decent results. I am wondering if I am going to shred the plastic...

Hi all, Long time lurker, first time poster, looking to gain some knowledge from the depths of ES. Been interested in bike for a while and finally decided to build one. The Goal: -Create a functional mid drive system for short mountainous single track bike trips (max speed: 35mph, range: 20...