I am contemplating building an ebike on something like the Momentum iNeed Street Mid Step ($400). Or buying something like the Biktrex Stunner or something similar. I have many hills here in Mt. Washington Valley and live at the top of one. If I build I was thinking of using the BBSHD as it is supposed to be an easier setup that the BBS02. I have also thought about hub drives but think the steep hills maybe too much for hub drives. I will be riding this on paved roads and commuting to work about 12-15 miles a day. I am not looking for speed I can ride one of my motorcycles for that. I do want the power to climb any hill. This is for the exercise while commuting and some recreational riding as well. I am age 55 5'10" 185 lbs. Looking for any recommended bikes or builds and the pros and cons of building over buying. I am a mechanically inclined techy who owns a machine shop. I do all the work on my motorcycles so I am not afraid of getting my hands dirty. I am trying to keep the total package below 2K if possible. If I buy a bike I figure it would cost a little more.
Sources for the build would be helpful. Things like, is the Grin CA3 the way to and will it work with the BBSHD? or is the best package from Luna? Is there a way to have like a rheostat to turn up power when needed?
Thanks
Keith
Sources for the build would be helpful. Things like, is the Grin CA3 the way to and will it work with the BBSHD? or is the best package from Luna? Is there a way to have like a rheostat to turn up power when needed?
Thanks
Keith