Recent content by Oldbikeguy

Thank you so much. That information is super helpful and I appreciate you taking the time to explain all of the details.

Thanks to all who have replied. I have been emailing with Miquel at bikes.ca and he is recommending a rear hub to be used on the front based on the fork configuration. Here are his recommendations RH212 (direct drive, powerful, affordable): RH212 Ready-to-Roll Kit GMAC (geared, lightweight...

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Thank you that is helpful. Since I am such a newbie I didn't realize that you could mix and match controllers and motors. I had thought that controller had to be matched to the motor, Just so I understand a different controller if you retain the 800w motor but change the controller you can...

Thank you Amberwolf for your suggestions and merging the 2 posts. I started a new one since I think the old one was under a dfferent topic and I wasn't sure how to merge them. It makes sense to merge them and I appreciate your doing so,

Thank you, I would love to hear more. I have a non powered differential and it looks like the Grin would work with that, but am not sure. Do you know?

I am planning to build this 3 wheeled vehicle. Many have suggested a front hub to power it. I have attempted to get help from local electric bike shops, but no one seems to want to step away from the typical pedal bikes. So I am hoping to get some help here. Do you think a front hub is way...

I building a little van mobility cart. I had considered using a front hub motor and still might go that route, but was wondering if I could take a trike differential and mount a motor mid frame or on purchase a differential with a motor. The reason I am considering a differentiaI is it would...

Thank you so much for taking the time to share that. It is incredibly helpful and very much like what I am building.

Wow Thank you That is super helpful.

That is super helpful. There are no grades I will be using it to tool around town in flat Detroit area. I do not plan to go fast at all. Basically it is like a mobility cart that looks cool and has storage. I have even wondered if a 1000w front hub motor would work. I weigh 219 and the box I...

Thank you that is really interesting

Thank you I have thought of that but there are some problems. First the ones I have looked at have pedals which I don't want, secondly the frame would have to be extensively modified and lastly I worry that the system would not be able to handle the additional weight.