austtam
10 µW
I'm looking to purchase a basic folding tricycle and converting it to an ebike for my elderly father. I initially wanted to put a mid drive motor on it as it's what I'm familiar with. However, I've come to learn that most basic trikes are single drive so a mid-drive doesn't seem feasable. From what I've read, it looks like front hub motor is most common. I'd actually prefer the bike to be slow 8-12 mph max is fine, but have enough torque to climb San Francisco hills (9-20degrees). I'd like to keep the total cost under $700 if possible.
-Mid-drive motors are pretty straightforward in terms of motor to drivetrain interaction...I'm not sure how hub motors work. Would a single-speed bike be ok? or should I get a 3 or 7 speed?
-How powerful of a motor would the bike need to get up a 20 degree hill? He's a small guy, 120 lbs.
Any other advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
-Mid-drive motors are pretty straightforward in terms of motor to drivetrain interaction...I'm not sure how hub motors work. Would a single-speed bike be ok? or should I get a 3 or 7 speed?
-How powerful of a motor would the bike need to get up a 20 degree hill? He's a small guy, 120 lbs.
Any other advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.