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    Hub motor on 17" moped rim

    I called ebikes today regarding their thru axle hubs; they're 2000W maximum. Do you think 2000W hub motor will pull 400 lbs 250lbs trike + adult + 6yo + 3 yo) uphill or have decent acceleration at a stop sign? I ran their motor simulator for the crystalite 3525 got these results: Performance...
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    Hub motor on 17" moped rim

    Thanks for all the replies and referrals. The electric motor is supposed to get the trike up to speeds of NO MORE that 20 mhp from standstill or uphill and then the gas motor takes over on the straightaways. The "All Axle Hub" is for all axles with whatever spacers maybe needed I asssume...
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    Hub motor on 17" moped rim

    Holmes Hobbies used to sell 17" hub motor specific spoke rims, but not anymore. Maybe I can find a used one? Moped rims on high performance ebikes has been a hot topic on here. Here's a sticky thread about it: https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=69104 started by spinningmagnets...
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    Hub motor on 17" moped rim

    Here's a shot of the drivetrain. It's the Peerless Gear differential. There's no adding or subtracting to my existing drive train, so mid motor placement is not an option. My front wheel is the standard 17x1.4 aluminum rim off Honda CR85 dirt bike; it has 28 spokes if I countd right. I...
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    Hub motor on 17" moped rim

    Hi guys. I have a vintage trike. It's powered by a 49cc t2 motor that powers the differential on rear axle. Right now the bike weighs at least 200 lbs and climbing the more improvements I make. It's geared super low for high torque but low high end speed. My goal is to find a happy medium of...
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