Question:
My coworker with MS wants to keep riding, but sometimes needs an assist. Any thoughts/input about electric bike kits?
Thanks,
sara
Rogelio
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 8:09 am
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This is Denny's Electro Monkey:
You should be able to glean information about hardware options from pictures notes, comments, and some search-engine-searchering. It's not a how-to guide, but perhaps someone else will chime in on a reputable hardware-bundle vendors.
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the dreaded ben
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 8:12 am
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denny and i need to talk because i can no longer live without one of these.
Rogelio
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 8:18 am
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the dreaded ben wrote:
denny and i need to talk because i can no longer live without one of these.
I was lazily scouting e-bike gear and noted a rear hub from BMC that has a threads for a freewheel in case you want to rear-wheel drive in contrast to Denny's front-wheel drive rig. The V4 I believe. This will of course, limit your shifting options for regular peddling, but hey: you have a giant motor.
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lantius
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 9:44 am
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I have an rear hub motor, controller, and battery that (probably?) needs a new home. I'm not sure if it will ever be needed built up in its final form.
dennyt
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 9:32 pm
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ebikes.ca is a great site to read if you want to learn about e-bikes. They've sold and serviced hundreds of kits in Vancouver BC and around the world, the guy who owns the place is a genius, and they know what works in the rain and on hills.
The Cycle Analyst is an e-bike computer that can also control how much power the motor puts out, and give you range information. The owner designed it, and it's the best in the fledgling industry.
An e-bike can definitely help your friend. It's much more accepted in Europe where bikes are seen as transportation, and less so in the US where bike culture has historically centered around racing and recreation. This is changing...
There are also a few e-bike shops around town. Two in Ballard, one in Pioneer Square, probably more. I went the DIY science-project route because I couldn't help myself, and I wanted more speed and range than what was available. But that came at the cost of a lot of time building & troubleshooting.
Wow, that ebike is so cool! I love all the benefits to it, and it’s surprisingly affordable. We are stoked about checking it out. Thanks for the resource!
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