Howdy. I have the same bike as in this video and would like to do a conversion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qO1Yuj3sH4
However, there are few issues with this frame. One is that due to the frame shape a mid drive motor will need to hang down causing loss of ground clearance. Also I'm not sure a read hub motor will work due to it being a thru axle (?).
The other issue is the I don't think I can find an off the shelf battery suitable for mounting on the frame (want a longer range than the under-seat shown in the vid). I was thinking of using a stem mounted rear rack I already have (link below) to mount the battery. It's weight limit is 20lbs and seems very solid, but wonder how it will hold up. I'm 57 and I'm a pretty tame rider, but I still want to be able to take it on somewhat technical single track.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002T5GHNI?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
Looking for any thoughts or recommendations. Thank you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qO1Yuj3sH4
However, there are few issues with this frame. One is that due to the frame shape a mid drive motor will need to hang down causing loss of ground clearance. Also I'm not sure a read hub motor will work due to it being a thru axle (?).
The other issue is the I don't think I can find an off the shelf battery suitable for mounting on the frame (want a longer range than the under-seat shown in the vid). I was thinking of using a stem mounted rear rack I already have (link below) to mount the battery. It's weight limit is 20lbs and seems very solid, but wonder how it will hold up. I'm 57 and I'm a pretty tame rider, but I still want to be able to take it on somewhat technical single track.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002T5GHNI?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
Looking for any thoughts or recommendations. Thank you!