1badfattie
1 mW
- Joined
- Aug 21, 2016
- Messages
- 12
Hi Everyone,
First post, but have been reading in here and other places for months learning all I can about ebikes. I think I now have my build pretty much figured out, but wanted to get expert thoughts from you guys before I start ordering the pieces.
First, what I'm looking for: a do it all ebike.
1. Something I can ride around town for 30-40 miles in hilly pacific northwest. I'm good with about a 28-30mph top speed, but want lots of help on the hills here.
2. A mountain bike for easy to moderate trails. I'm older and just want to have some fun hitting trails at moderate speeds
3. A snow and sand bike for snowmobile trails
4. Something that is reliable and safe and cool
5. A budget of about $3k
I test rode a bunch of fat tire ebikes at a bike expo and absolutely love the experience of the giant tires. Just wanted more power. I ride motorcycles and dirt bikes, so pretty sure I can handle it.
I'll be building myself, so hoping you guys will weigh in on anything you think might present a newb build w/ problems.
Planned build:
1. Minnesota 3.0 XWT w/ RST fork. Can get for about $1,200. 16" frame - I'm a little worried the frame might not fit the shark tank I want. This bike comes with 4.7" wide tires...which are crazy wide and I think pretty awesome for snow/sand.
From Lunacycle:
2. BBSHD w/ 100 or 120mm bb. Not sure which is better. the bike has 100mm bb but I've heard the 120mm bbshd is more flexible to keep chainline proper. Any help here super appreciated! Color display and gear sensor cut off: $759
3. 52V 13.5+ AMPHRS + PF Shark Pack $565 Is this going to be enough power? Will it fit? Are there better options in a pack? I don't want a triangle bag just cuz I don't really like the look. Defs don't want a backpack or rear mount.
4. 52v lunacharger $99
5. Thudbuster suspension seat $130
So think that's about it. Should come out to about $3k with shipping. What do you think? Anything else I'll need? Any better options for what I'm looking for? I'm tempted by the cyclone, but think that might be past my abilities as a newb.
One other note...I'm heading to Hong Kong in October for a trip and could hold off to see some of the bikes they sell on Ali Baba in person, but my sense is the frames won't be very good quality for actual off roading.
First post, but have been reading in here and other places for months learning all I can about ebikes. I think I now have my build pretty much figured out, but wanted to get expert thoughts from you guys before I start ordering the pieces.
First, what I'm looking for: a do it all ebike.
1. Something I can ride around town for 30-40 miles in hilly pacific northwest. I'm good with about a 28-30mph top speed, but want lots of help on the hills here.
2. A mountain bike for easy to moderate trails. I'm older and just want to have some fun hitting trails at moderate speeds
3. A snow and sand bike for snowmobile trails
4. Something that is reliable and safe and cool
5. A budget of about $3k
I test rode a bunch of fat tire ebikes at a bike expo and absolutely love the experience of the giant tires. Just wanted more power. I ride motorcycles and dirt bikes, so pretty sure I can handle it.
I'll be building myself, so hoping you guys will weigh in on anything you think might present a newb build w/ problems.
Planned build:
1. Minnesota 3.0 XWT w/ RST fork. Can get for about $1,200. 16" frame - I'm a little worried the frame might not fit the shark tank I want. This bike comes with 4.7" wide tires...which are crazy wide and I think pretty awesome for snow/sand.
From Lunacycle:
2. BBSHD w/ 100 or 120mm bb. Not sure which is better. the bike has 100mm bb but I've heard the 120mm bbshd is more flexible to keep chainline proper. Any help here super appreciated! Color display and gear sensor cut off: $759
3. 52V 13.5+ AMPHRS + PF Shark Pack $565 Is this going to be enough power? Will it fit? Are there better options in a pack? I don't want a triangle bag just cuz I don't really like the look. Defs don't want a backpack or rear mount.
4. 52v lunacharger $99
5. Thudbuster suspension seat $130
So think that's about it. Should come out to about $3k with shipping. What do you think? Anything else I'll need? Any better options for what I'm looking for? I'm tempted by the cyclone, but think that might be past my abilities as a newb.
One other note...I'm heading to Hong Kong in October for a trip and could hold off to see some of the bikes they sell on Ali Baba in person, but my sense is the frames won't be very good quality for actual off roading.