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  1. kfisherx

    Ebike build for my 20 mile (1 way) commute (oh and an Intro)

    To be honest I have not looked very hard at mid drive.... Here in Portland we have a company called EcoSpeed. I looked at them when I first started shopping for ebike (a few years back) but could not understand the 2k price-point for their motors. Perhaps I should give them another look.
  2. kfisherx

    Ebike build for my 20 mile (1 way) commute (oh and an Intro)

    Ding, Ding, Ding! That is exactly what I am deciding here.... I really only want to upgrade my controller and motor and I would do that except (and it is a big one), it is all built into the frame of the bike and combined in such a way that taking it apart would void its warranty. It is a...
  3. kfisherx

    Ebike build for my 20 mile (1 way) commute (oh and an Intro)

    Dude LOVE this!!! But it weighs 150lbs and has only 48v and 600watts. Me thinks this ain't gonna be climbing no hills like I need. Seriously though, I would totally buy something like this if it had actual power. Alas, if I was to spend this much and got this heavy and/or opt to do a...
  4. kfisherx

    Ebike build for my 20 mile (1 way) commute (oh and an Intro)

    Thanks for this. My ride is actually quite pleasant compared to yours. I can get up my steepest hill on my 350 watt motor just fine but I do have to really peddle in a couple of spots. I am not sure of the grade but I am also not thinking that I would burn my 350 motor up on my ride. :) I...
  5. kfisherx

    Ebike build for my 20 mile (1 way) commute (oh and an Intro)

    Okay now you are doing almost exactly what I am thinking. I have looked very closely at the SL350 48v model but the battery... Only 8 AH. (Ugggg too little for the 2K price point esp) This kit also appealed to me because I think I can install it myself. I also think I could mount it on my...
  6. kfisherx

    Ebike build for my 20 mile (1 way) commute (oh and an Intro)

    I found this motor with a google search but it looks as though it is only in 500w or 1000w direct drive. Does this really allow freewheeling or is there a lighter version 350 that is geared? I am looking to keep things as light as possible and my current geared 350 motor is almost there. My...
  7. kfisherx

    Ebike build for my 20 mile (1 way) commute (oh and an Intro)

    LOL! Yes. I am a biker and this is actually pretty common practice in the biking world to ride 20 miles at a shot (it is physically equal to about a 4-5 mile run). That said I am also not riding this every day. I try to commute this distance on my road bike 2 or more days per week. My road...
  8. kfisherx

    Ebike build for my 20 mile (1 way) commute (oh and an Intro)

    Hi guys. I have been lurking for awhile and finally decided to join proper and introduce myself. My name is Karla. I am a 50 year old SW Engineer living just about an hour outside of Portland OR. I am a hobby bike rider but love it enough to have a decent road bike, a cyclocross bike and just...
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