banshee28
100 mW
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- Jan 16, 2020
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Hi... So I have been down this road for a while now and been back and forth. This would be my first e-bike so really learning alot before proceeding. I read lots of great posts here so still trying to narrow down my best options.
So I have a 2018 Cannondale Trail 4 hardtail mtb. Its practically brand new and has hydraulic disk brakes, so I figured it would be a good choice for a e-bike upgrade. https://static.evanscycles.com/production/bikes/mountain-bikes/product-image/Original/cannondale-trail-4-2018-mountain-bike-blue-EV308176-5000-1.jpg
I debated between mid-drive and rear HUB and decided rear hub would be best for me since I am not really into very technical tails or have any steep hills where I live. However I noticed the rear drop outs for this particular bike seem a little odd to me (i am not an expert so maybe this is normal) that the rear dérailleur takes some of the space of the drop outs vs the frame! I posed over on reddit and got some really good and interesting advice that this does not sound like a good/safe setup for a rear HUB! So for the most part I think I will have to drop the rear hub motor option on this project!
https://www.reddit.com/r/ebikes/comments/hfwzer/rear_drop_out_question/?sort=new
My only other choice would be a mid drive. So each has its pros and cons and if this is the only setup I can get, then I am perfectly fine setting this up instead. I like many of the advantages of a mid drive too!
Questions:
1) Would a mid drive motor setup be SAFE on this bike? It has a Aluminium frame I think and the same issues with the rear drop outs I mentioned above. I guess with a mid drive, the rear setup does not really matter much? Is the Aluminium frame vs Steel ok here? I am not really into high speed runs or super technical trails (at least not yet) so maybe its ok for now? Should I consider upgrading the wheels or spokes as I was going to do at least on the rear with the HUB option?
2) If so, I am considering a BBSHD or maybe the new CYC X1 Pro Gen2. However I almost dont want to get too heavy into modifying this so maybe a BBSHD is plenty! I dont mind paying a little more but not sure if it would make a difference for me and this setup?
3) Any other suggestions on these options and controllers/batteries etc??
Thanks for the help, loooking forward to doing this right, and hopefully DIY vs a pre-built kit.... :lol:
So I have a 2018 Cannondale Trail 4 hardtail mtb. Its practically brand new and has hydraulic disk brakes, so I figured it would be a good choice for a e-bike upgrade. https://static.evanscycles.com/production/bikes/mountain-bikes/product-image/Original/cannondale-trail-4-2018-mountain-bike-blue-EV308176-5000-1.jpg
I debated between mid-drive and rear HUB and decided rear hub would be best for me since I am not really into very technical tails or have any steep hills where I live. However I noticed the rear drop outs for this particular bike seem a little odd to me (i am not an expert so maybe this is normal) that the rear dérailleur takes some of the space of the drop outs vs the frame! I posed over on reddit and got some really good and interesting advice that this does not sound like a good/safe setup for a rear HUB! So for the most part I think I will have to drop the rear hub motor option on this project!
https://www.reddit.com/r/ebikes/comments/hfwzer/rear_drop_out_question/?sort=new
My only other choice would be a mid drive. So each has its pros and cons and if this is the only setup I can get, then I am perfectly fine setting this up instead. I like many of the advantages of a mid drive too!
Questions:
1) Would a mid drive motor setup be SAFE on this bike? It has a Aluminium frame I think and the same issues with the rear drop outs I mentioned above. I guess with a mid drive, the rear setup does not really matter much? Is the Aluminium frame vs Steel ok here? I am not really into high speed runs or super technical trails (at least not yet) so maybe its ok for now? Should I consider upgrading the wheels or spokes as I was going to do at least on the rear with the HUB option?
2) If so, I am considering a BBSHD or maybe the new CYC X1 Pro Gen2. However I almost dont want to get too heavy into modifying this so maybe a BBSHD is plenty! I dont mind paying a little more but not sure if it would make a difference for me and this setup?
3) Any other suggestions on these options and controllers/batteries etc??
Thanks for the help, loooking forward to doing this right, and hopefully DIY vs a pre-built kit.... :lol: