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First time ebike builder here. I've decided on using the BBSHD, but I've run into problems finding a good bike to use. Since this is a commuter bike, I'm leaning towards a hybrid of sorts, or possibly a MTB, but I'm not really crazy about the fatbike thing, unless someone can really convince me otherwise.
I've looked through the forums for bike recommendations and found threads like this one:
https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=79889&hilit=motobecane
While helpful, they recommend old bikes that are hard to find.
I came across this very helpful post explaining the type of bottom bracket that must be used with the BBSHD:
https://www.empoweredcycles.com/blogs/news/101474694-bottom-bracket-standards
Problem is, I can't seem to find any information about the spec of the BB on bikes. For example, I was interested in these bikes from BD:
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/elite_adventure_x5-ltd.htm
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/gravity/650b-27.5-bikes-g275-g2.htm
Even found the BB part info, but can't seem to figure out if its BSA,BB30,PF30, etc.
http://www.srsuntour-cycling.com/fi/FI/bike/details/XCT-BB10-XCT-SQS-113-CBT-3707.html
Does anyone know if these bikes might have the right BB? Or maybe point me in the right direction for finding a compatible bike?
Many thanks,
Brandon
I've looked through the forums for bike recommendations and found threads like this one:
https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=79889&hilit=motobecane
While helpful, they recommend old bikes that are hard to find.
I came across this very helpful post explaining the type of bottom bracket that must be used with the BBSHD:
https://www.empoweredcycles.com/blogs/news/101474694-bottom-bracket-standards
Problem is, I can't seem to find any information about the spec of the BB on bikes. For example, I was interested in these bikes from BD:
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/elite_adventure_x5-ltd.htm
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/gravity/650b-27.5-bikes-g275-g2.htm
Even found the BB part info, but can't seem to figure out if its BSA,BB30,PF30, etc.
http://www.srsuntour-cycling.com/fi/FI/bike/details/XCT-BB10-XCT-SQS-113-CBT-3707.html
Does anyone know if these bikes might have the right BB? Or maybe point me in the right direction for finding a compatible bike?
Many thanks,
Brandon