electric_nz
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I have noticed that used downhill bikes seem to go for next to nothing in my area; apparently because they make terrible bikes anywhere else than barrelling down a trail. Hardtails and XC full sus are much more popular in the used market.
On the surface they seem to be well suited for electrification in terms of heavy-duty frames, strong (usually 26") wheels, wider hubs, motorbike grade suspension etc; and as you're adding a motor who really cares about extra weight and "bob" up hill right?
just wondering if anyone had tried this and whether there were any drawbacks / pitfalls? Motor will likely be a Cyclone of some variety
On the surface they seem to be well suited for electrification in terms of heavy-duty frames, strong (usually 26") wheels, wider hubs, motorbike grade suspension etc; and as you're adding a motor who really cares about extra weight and "bob" up hill right?
just wondering if anyone had tried this and whether there were any drawbacks / pitfalls? Motor will likely be a Cyclone of some variety