Recent content by stanmiller

I rebuilt the front and rear wheels with Sun Ringle Rhyno Lite XL Rims (36h) and Sapim Strong 14g (2mm) spokes. Also swapped out the tires for Maxxis 2.4 Holy Rollers. Since then the bike is super stable and this eliminated the wobble of the front wheel when riding no handed. I used a...

Completed the Microshift Advent group upgrade with the 11-42T cassette. Seamless. Shifts great and climbs vertically. MicroShift ADVENT H09 Cassette - 9 Speed, 11-42T, Alloy Large Cog https://www.treefortbikes.com/MicroShift-ADVENT-H09-Cassette-9-Speed-11-42T-Alloy .

What extender did you use with the Envoy? The JGbike one bundled with the SunRace 40T cassette wasn't compatible with the Envoy's derailleur hanger. Then I tried a Wolftooth Roadlink. Same thing - it didn't match up. Next I bought an extender branded 'Risk' and it would bolt on but...

Nice build! In November 2019, I converted my Envoy to electric with a Bafang 500W motor. And soon will be crossing 500 miles ridden. I went with a hub motor to maintain the factory setup. The factory 3x8 drive-train is geared like an 18 wheeler. For exercise (and to generate body-heat in...

Before After Amazon: Bafang 500W rear hub kit As shown: - 26" - DP C18 Display - Cassette Amazon: 48v 13Ah battery I recently converted my Electra Townie to an e-bike. The mid-drive conversions are very popular but I wanted to share a rear-hub option. This 500W kit from Amazon has...