Ok, I've decided to convert a circa 2007 Giant Sedona comfort bike to electric. After reading a TON here on the forums, I finally decided to go with the BBSHD.
The Bike (Scored for Free):
2007ish Giant Sedona, 24 speed, front shocks, disc brakes, aluminum frame, seat post shock (I think).
The Kit (from EM3ev):
BBSHD - 48V 1,000W
DCP14 Color Display
Thumb throttle
Ebrake 1pc Sensor
46T Bling Ring
Push Button EBrake for shifting
The Battery (from EM3ev):
50V 18.9Ah (14S9P-22P)
Max Cont. Current ~38A
Max Burst Current ~57A
58.8V Charger with 99/100% switch
Extra Info:
I'm 215 lbs. and love to pedal - will be losing weight soon. I exercise often.
My commute is a rather hilly 4 miles each way, all uphill on the way to work. I plan to ride much more often after the conversion and use the bike for many more errands on top of commuting (all road and smooth trails).
I don't enjoy riding faster than 25 mph (at least on my road bike). On my road bike, I average about 13mph on flat ground.
Questions:
1. Any problems I should be aware of? Red flags? Things to watch out for during the install? There are cables that run below the bottom bracket that I'm going to have to work around.
2. Is my cassette alterable to select my favorite gears for the best chain line? Do I need a new/different chain?
3. How do I know if the front shocks are OK/working correctly? Same with the seat post shock.
4. Does my battery match the motor? Is there a style of riding/tips that will prolong the life of the system? I don't plan on taking off from starts with throttle only.
5. Any charging tips for this charger and battery combo to charge safely and prolong the life of each?
6. I've got new tires and tubes, and plan to have the wheels tuned. I've got a better rack to install from my road bike that I've been commuting with.
7. I need fenders, maybe a mirror, and a rock-solid iPhone holder. If anybody has any suggestions for any of those, I'd love to hear them.
Thanks so much in advance for all of your collective guidance, I could never have done any of this without your help.
Cheers!
The Bike (Scored for Free):
2007ish Giant Sedona, 24 speed, front shocks, disc brakes, aluminum frame, seat post shock (I think).
The Kit (from EM3ev):
BBSHD - 48V 1,000W
DCP14 Color Display
Thumb throttle
Ebrake 1pc Sensor
46T Bling Ring
Push Button EBrake for shifting
The Battery (from EM3ev):
50V 18.9Ah (14S9P-22P)
Max Cont. Current ~38A
Max Burst Current ~57A
58.8V Charger with 99/100% switch
Extra Info:
I'm 215 lbs. and love to pedal - will be losing weight soon. I exercise often.
My commute is a rather hilly 4 miles each way, all uphill on the way to work. I plan to ride much more often after the conversion and use the bike for many more errands on top of commuting (all road and smooth trails).
I don't enjoy riding faster than 25 mph (at least on my road bike). On my road bike, I average about 13mph on flat ground.
Questions:
1. Any problems I should be aware of? Red flags? Things to watch out for during the install? There are cables that run below the bottom bracket that I'm going to have to work around.
2. Is my cassette alterable to select my favorite gears for the best chain line? Do I need a new/different chain?
3. How do I know if the front shocks are OK/working correctly? Same with the seat post shock.
4. Does my battery match the motor? Is there a style of riding/tips that will prolong the life of the system? I don't plan on taking off from starts with throttle only.
5. Any charging tips for this charger and battery combo to charge safely and prolong the life of each?
6. I've got new tires and tubes, and plan to have the wheels tuned. I've got a better rack to install from my road bike that I've been commuting with.
7. I need fenders, maybe a mirror, and a rock-solid iPhone holder. If anybody has any suggestions for any of those, I'd love to hear them.
Thanks so much in advance for all of your collective guidance, I could never have done any of this without your help.
Cheers!