Recent content by quattro74

Wow, interesting that you did that on a trike? I would have thought using one on the front? Anyway, it seems like there are plenty of frames that can be converted to 142mm*12mm TA. So maybe using the disk version can easily be used since it is 145mm? Maybe using one less freewheel sprocket...

Thanks, Now the hard part seems to be getting the 135mm hb motor to fit a suitable frame. Most frames out there for road bikes are 130mm QR, at least the vintage ones I'm looking at. Seems if the frame is steel it isn't a problem to spread the frame slightly. What about Titanium?

Thanks Guys, 14/15s sound good to me, stainless, black to match the hub. Any brand that you're partial to?

Thanks Chalo, 14/15 spokes are 14G at one end and 15G at the other? thicker end at the motor? Spoke gauge is like wire gauge right? higher is thinner? I'm such a noob.

Yeah, rather than running a tube in a tubeless I'll keep it handy incase I get a big gash. It will be nice to have the easiest tires to field change, put a tube in, Mavic UST tires on a wider wheel is supposed to be stupid easy. I won't know till I try. I think I know which wheel to buy and lace...

Well thanks again, Food for thought. As far as 'Normal Rim' I think I threw that out when I decided to go with the XD 2 speed hub, lol. I will look at those rims and if they can take UST tires then I will seriously consider them. I think the UST tires are easy to remove and install, or is that...

Thanks Guys, Yeah, where I live I can't walk to the mailbox without getting a goathead in my shoe, that is pavement the whole way... So Mavic rims/spokes aren't strong enough for this Xiong Da 2 speed hub motor? Maybe just the Carbon ones? I'd like the Simplicity of the UST, ease of tire...

Thanks Chalo, I really want to use this 2 speed motor though. If there is no adapter for the front hub motors to work with this hub motor then I will have to direct my attention rearward. Regarding wheel rebuilds and lacing, does it matter If I buy a 'front' wheel to rebuild for a rear hub...

So I found a CF front MTB fork 29er that is 110mm wide x 15mm, seems good yet I'm not sure of the 15mm part? The kits come with brake motor kill switches that can also be used with cable based brakes, right? There are some light cable based non hydraulic disc brakes that look interesting.

Can't we just ask for the motor rpm we'd like? I'm planning to use this on a very light build, 27.5inch tires/wheels, was thinking of asking Bonnie for 24"? Is the 48v 350w version better than the 48v 250w?

After more research I now feel I know what to ask Bonnie when I order the kit. I guess I'm still not clear on if the standard kit has the brake levers, which also kills the motor, and how well those work? Also, is their an advantage to going with the 48v 350w version? And, to anyone who has...

I agree Chalo, I should have explained. I want a very light, stealthy, meaning small battery, again light, 29er Carbon fiber build using US spec 700c wheels, which are 27.5 inch, different from Europe? So I will be pedaling a lot. I'm not a heavy person. With the 48v 350w controller/motor I...

Thanks Chalo, I'm actually looking at lightweight wheels/tires, I can run 700mm wheels on a 29er MTB frame, no? Or maybe I should look at a 27.5 frame... Mavix Allroad UTS wheel up front, rebuilt with the hub motor, and Mavix Allroad Carbon UTS in the rear? I think with 48v 350v it should run...

Hello, First post, very interested in this motor. I'm wondering if I should get from Luna or order direct from Bonnie? Does it matter for 'hot rodding' a bit? I'm thinking of building my dream bike. Light MTB CF 29er with 700c wheels, Bottle battery. 48v 350w is a good way to go? KT controller...