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    500w Leaf Geared Hub, how much can it take?

    I was looking at the direct drive all axle. https://ebikes.ca/product-info/grin-products/all-axle-hub-motor.html The GMAC you mentioned definitely blows the doors off the geared leaf I was looking at. Thank You!
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    500w Leaf Geared Hub, how much can it take?

    I've been riding bikes forever, but know zilch about motors. I want to put a hub motor on an old dirtjumper and generally just mess around local spots. I am more focused on getting up hills and having some zip, rather than holding a solid top speed for miles. How much can this little 3.55kg...
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    Titanium Frame?

    Everything I see on Google says those Lauf springs are fiberglass. I don't think carbon has that kind of flex. That's the beauty, light and stiff.
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    Titanium Frame?

    Right on, Thanks guys My experience is Ti offers a smoother ride and more organic pedalling feel than 4130. I owned the Salsa Collosal in both 4130 and Ti. Pedaling the Ti kind of felt like pushing into a spring, like I was hammering into the rear triangle as opposed to just the BB. That...
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    Titanium Frame?

    I was wondering if there was some consensus on avoiding Ti for an ebike build. I weigh 90kgs, and have been standing and smashing on bikes for ~20 years. I am looking at an ORA made hardtail mtb frame. I was going to run it with a 4130 fork and use PAS to power a 52 chainring with an 11/36...
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    Comments/Critique on Prospective Build

    Thank you very much, fellas! As per gearing: There are some hills where I live, but they are just rolling hills without any extended climbs. I can muscle them on a 32t front chainring and a 26t rear cog on my rigid karate-monkey with 32c touring tires. Maybe I will take your advice, Tench...
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    Comments/Critique on Prospective Build

    Hi All, been lurking here and soaking up some fantastic knowledge. I am 31 and a long-time MTB and Touring rider. New to the Ebike realm. I am planning to build a bike for ~$3000 to be used as an on-road commuter and all-around joy. My budget is high, so please help me fill it :lol...
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