Recent content by 3yt

no they are aluminum, is that okay? steel forks are super cheap though so no biggie. lol look what i found! quick release adaptors for standard axels! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Y97ZLK/ref=sw_img_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Sorry pressing this idea, I found this quick release hubhttps://www.amazon.com/L-faster-Electric-Bicycle-Conversion-Homemade/dp/B01DKCLMT2, wouldn't that fix the issue of needing a wrench?

Im just starting to learn about e bikes, sorry if this sounds dumb. Would it be possible to make an simple build with a PAS only front hub to a front basket containing the remaining electronics? Can it function without a display and just HWBS. The ideal would be I could quickly remove the...

Perhaps overnight id take the whole bike, but for shopping, work, quick trips. If I could grab the components it would be a great stress relief. Is it possible to have a PAS only front hub build with just a quick connect from a removable front basket with electronics to the wheel?

humm, this is interesting.... Im not too worried about leaving the bike out overnight. Is there a build where you can quickly grab the "expensive" parts and bring them inside? That way i'll only be leaving a basic bike without a front tire out for the evening?

Im a little out of my element here, i see there are 3 main parts battery, motor, controller. beyond that im lost... also, i dont think i could install the motor on a wheel.

wow your weight weenie is amazing, 30 lbs! i don't think I could assemble all that by buying individual parts. If you were to try a kit again what one would you get?>

thanks for the tips, The weight issue is so I can carry it up 3 flights of stairs when staying at SO place across town.

Im about to buy the $1050 Roadster V2. Ive never built an e bike before but I already own a great little single speed that's only 19lbs. I want to see if the experts here would recommend I build instead? Thanks for your time. ----------------------- Goal: <33lbs "pedal assist up to 24 mph,"...