Double wall rim no eyelets for Hub Motor?

[addicted2climbing]

Hello All,

Been looking for a bike for my wife to covert to a low power hub motor. I plan to use a Q100C on 48V. The bike i am considering has 30mm deep rims double wall aloy rims but its NOT eyleted. Are eyelets mandatory for a hub motor build? As I said its a low power Q100 hub motor and wife will likely ride around at 15mph max... I would prefer not to have to buy a new rim to keep everything the same.

Here is a link to the bike: https://www.purecycles.com/products/pure-city-bike?variant=36482798282

Marc

 

[markz]

Low power dont need eyelets.



The Downhill Crystalyte Rim I bought from Justin at ebikes.ca has no eyelets, its a $65cdn rim

 

[addicted2climbing]

Low power dont need eyelets.



The Downhill Crystalyte Rim I bought from Justin at ebikes.ca has no eyelets, its a $65cdn rim

Thanks for the reply... that settles it I can order my parts now...

Marc

 

[d8veh]

I've never used eyelets on any build.

 

[addicted2climbing]

I've never used eyelets on any build.

Great.. I plan to order everything soon now that I know bike will be OK to convert as is. Thanks for your help.

 

[dogman dan]

Only need eyelets to over torque the oversize spokes. At your power level, and assuming the wife is average weight, no need for eyelet rim. Just get a decent rim, vs one worth ten bucks. Keep the spokes tight, but not overtightened.