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Hi,
I have been looking to buy a bike for a while now as a general commuter to get me to the local shops, around to friends houses etc and a bit of fitness but don't want to have to pedal all the time and while I was looking at combustion bikes on ebay I stumbled upon an E-bike. Intrigued I went to Youtube and well...... only took a few clips and I knew I wanted one.
After finding this site and reading a few posts I found there is a lot to think about when building an E-Bike for a total newb like myself (or maybe Its really not that complicated and i'm just doing my head in looking at kits and bikes for the last 2 weeks). Now I know that the legal limit for my location is 250W but to me that's just ridiculous and judging from peoples comments I may as well get a pet mouse and spinner wheel. I don't intend to tear around footpaths and I'm sure the boys in blue will leave me alone as long as i'm careful and don't act like a idiot.
So here is what I want. I don't want to spend more than 2K all up. I have no idea about electronics. Volts, amps etc is all new to me but will learn..... slowly
1. I weigh about 75kg's.
2. Want a cheap bike that's comfortable to ride preferably with a larger wheel
3. Will only be on road but would like it to be able to take a few bumps and bruises ie the odd small pothole and gutter ramps etc.
4. Want to be able to install Pannier rack and bags (put the battery in bag on the rack and carry a few odds and ends in the side bags).
5. Want to be able to go at least 40-50km/h.
6. The max distance I would do is a 20km round trip.
7. There is a few hills around my area. I don't mind peddling but want as much assistance as I can get.
8. Like the idea of an external controller as it gives me the option to tinker with the setup later on down the track.
So here is what i'm looking at.
Bike
http://www.cellbikes.com.au/Cell-2013-Trail-Blazer?sc=21&category=12627
Kit
http://www.goldenmotor.ca/products/700c-Rear-PRO-901-Conversion-Kit.html
Battery
http://www.goldenmotor.ca/products/48V10AH-LiFePO4-Aluminum-Cased-Battery.html
The bikes probably cheap and nasty and would need some torque arms as well as a few other things such as lights and the like..... and most likely something I've missed.
Any help/suggestions would be much appreciated
I have been looking to buy a bike for a while now as a general commuter to get me to the local shops, around to friends houses etc and a bit of fitness but don't want to have to pedal all the time and while I was looking at combustion bikes on ebay I stumbled upon an E-bike. Intrigued I went to Youtube and well...... only took a few clips and I knew I wanted one.
After finding this site and reading a few posts I found there is a lot to think about when building an E-Bike for a total newb like myself (or maybe Its really not that complicated and i'm just doing my head in looking at kits and bikes for the last 2 weeks). Now I know that the legal limit for my location is 250W but to me that's just ridiculous and judging from peoples comments I may as well get a pet mouse and spinner wheel. I don't intend to tear around footpaths and I'm sure the boys in blue will leave me alone as long as i'm careful and don't act like a idiot.
So here is what I want. I don't want to spend more than 2K all up. I have no idea about electronics. Volts, amps etc is all new to me but will learn..... slowly
1. I weigh about 75kg's.
2. Want a cheap bike that's comfortable to ride preferably with a larger wheel
3. Will only be on road but would like it to be able to take a few bumps and bruises ie the odd small pothole and gutter ramps etc.
4. Want to be able to install Pannier rack and bags (put the battery in bag on the rack and carry a few odds and ends in the side bags).
5. Want to be able to go at least 40-50km/h.
6. The max distance I would do is a 20km round trip.
7. There is a few hills around my area. I don't mind peddling but want as much assistance as I can get.
8. Like the idea of an external controller as it gives me the option to tinker with the setup later on down the track.
So here is what i'm looking at.
Bike
http://www.cellbikes.com.au/Cell-2013-Trail-Blazer?sc=21&category=12627
Kit
http://www.goldenmotor.ca/products/700c-Rear-PRO-901-Conversion-Kit.html
Battery
http://www.goldenmotor.ca/products/48V10AH-LiFePO4-Aluminum-Cased-Battery.html
The bikes probably cheap and nasty and would need some torque arms as well as a few other things such as lights and the like..... and most likely something I've missed.
Any help/suggestions would be much appreciated