beachcruiser
100 mW
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Hi guys,
First post but have been lurking on and off for a while. I've had an ebike for about 8 or 9 years but I'm looking to upgrade. I currently have an old emaxi swift 200w external chain driven motor which used to have SLA batteries but I upgraded a while back to a Ping 24V 20Ah battery. It still goes well but heavy and only has a maximum speed of about 25km/hr (16mp/h). Here is a photo:
The three main reasons I want to upgrade are:
1. for something a bit lighter
2. lower center of gravity (battery in the triangle frame rather than on the back)
4. and to increase the top cruising speed.
I've got a weak leg/stuffed hip after many operations and a hip replacement so I don't do a lot of pedaling. I want to use the bike to commute to work a couple of days a week. The commute to work is 11km one-way. I rode in my electric bike this morning to work for the first time and loved it. It used 4.08Ah over the 11km and took me 30 minutes. I cruised along at about 20-25km/hr. I would like to increase this speed to average more around 25-30km/hr. I weigh only 65kg so I'm not heavy. I'm thinking a hub motor might suit me best as I live Perth, Australia which is very flat and there is only one hill in my whole trip to work.
I'm thinking of buying a bike and then installing a hub kit. What do you think about this bike as a base for an ebike?
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-au/bikes/model/cross.city.3/7271/44180/#specifications
It has a cromolly fork, is that OK for a front hub motor? I know that Aluminium is not a safe option.
What would you recommend as a good hub motor kit for what I am looking for? Basic requirement is a top speed of around 30-35km/hr (19-22mph) and a range of about 25km (16 miles).
Maybe the Dillenger 250w 10Ah front hub kit, or the 1000w 48V 10Ah front hub kit (but this may not give me the range).
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. thanks.
Hi guys,
First post but have been lurking on and off for a while. I've had an ebike for about 8 or 9 years but I'm looking to upgrade. I currently have an old emaxi swift 200w external chain driven motor which used to have SLA batteries but I upgraded a while back to a Ping 24V 20Ah battery. It still goes well but heavy and only has a maximum speed of about 25km/hr (16mp/h). Here is a photo:
The three main reasons I want to upgrade are:
1. for something a bit lighter
2. lower center of gravity (battery in the triangle frame rather than on the back)
4. and to increase the top cruising speed.
I've got a weak leg/stuffed hip after many operations and a hip replacement so I don't do a lot of pedaling. I want to use the bike to commute to work a couple of days a week. The commute to work is 11km one-way. I rode in my electric bike this morning to work for the first time and loved it. It used 4.08Ah over the 11km and took me 30 minutes. I cruised along at about 20-25km/hr. I would like to increase this speed to average more around 25-30km/hr. I weigh only 65kg so I'm not heavy. I'm thinking a hub motor might suit me best as I live Perth, Australia which is very flat and there is only one hill in my whole trip to work.
I'm thinking of buying a bike and then installing a hub kit. What do you think about this bike as a base for an ebike?
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-au/bikes/model/cross.city.3/7271/44180/#specifications
It has a cromolly fork, is that OK for a front hub motor? I know that Aluminium is not a safe option.
What would you recommend as a good hub motor kit for what I am looking for? Basic requirement is a top speed of around 30-35km/hr (19-22mph) and a range of about 25km (16 miles).
Maybe the Dillenger 250w 10Ah front hub kit, or the 1000w 48V 10Ah front hub kit (but this may not give me the range).
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. thanks.