bikerough
1 mW
What a great website. After reading through all the posts, I am also trying to invent a perfect ebike. I have a 19 miles commute, roundtrip, with at least 1 mile going up the hill (not steep, but nasty enough to kill the pleasure of riding a bike), and around $1000 to spend on it. All commute is paved paths. The idea is to build a bike that would not hate me (210 lb), and allow me to use the electric-powered mode for at least 9 miles of this commute. Sometimes it would be fun to get some assist while pulling a small trailer (60 pounds or so), but only up the hills. The maximum speed would be nice in the range of 30 mph. I don't feel like I need an overkill at this point, if I can get 9 miles in 35 minutes, it would be great. Should I go with 500W? 800W? More? Would something like this be an overkill?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/48V1000W-26-Rear-Wheel-Electric-Bicycle-Motor-Kit-E-Bike-Cycling-Hub-Conversion-/290770427141?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b3449d05
I was also looking at the batteries, would this be optimal? Or can I go with less? I would like it to be as unobtrusive as it can be, yet, if possible, expendable, but with minimal "make your own and blow everything up" risks or charging nightmares.
http://www.pingbattery.com/servlet/the-12/48V-15AH-V2.5-LiFePO4/Detail
The big question is a frame. Would converting my old bike be a good idea? (something called Maserati from 70s. Was not able to find much info or pictures...)
http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/maserati/maserati3a.jpg
specs:
http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/maserati/maserati3.jpg
Or should I shop for something that has a front suspension? Also, I have no clue how 26 size wheels compare to 700c and if a track bicycle is good enough for such abuse.
all and any answers and advice are welcome! And thank you for having such a great forum.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/48V1000W-26-Rear-Wheel-Electric-Bicycle-Motor-Kit-E-Bike-Cycling-Hub-Conversion-/290770427141?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43b3449d05
I was also looking at the batteries, would this be optimal? Or can I go with less? I would like it to be as unobtrusive as it can be, yet, if possible, expendable, but with minimal "make your own and blow everything up" risks or charging nightmares.
http://www.pingbattery.com/servlet/the-12/48V-15AH-V2.5-LiFePO4/Detail
The big question is a frame. Would converting my old bike be a good idea? (something called Maserati from 70s. Was not able to find much info or pictures...)
http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/maserati/maserati3a.jpg
specs:
http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/maserati/maserati3.jpg
Or should I shop for something that has a front suspension? Also, I have no clue how 26 size wheels compare to 700c and if a track bicycle is good enough for such abuse.
all and any answers and advice are welcome! And thank you for having such a great forum.