Building a new Ebike

[snellemin]

Originally Posted by JERRY2KONE

The frame looks pretty radical for a bicycle. Looks more like a motocross frame. Very nice setup, but with the weight I am surprized that you are not going with front and rear motors to give yourself more torque and easier hill climing. That would help to keep the stress and heat lower on anyone motor or controller.

The motor should be able to handle the weight. After all it's a 5 times more capable vs my Magic Pie motor. I do have another seat mount that attaches to the frame. It takes a 30.9mm seat post and I have a sleeve coming in so I can use my current 27.2mm seat post. With the right(more expensive) esc, you can push 70+mph with that motor.

Originally Posted by RC-Monster Mike

Those Greyborg bikes are cool - as are the Stealth EBikes. Both are not inexpensive, though. I am looking forward to seeing this thing built out. :)

I really wanted the Greyborg setup in the beginning, but this frame looks meaner and was available at the time. The Greyp bike is a nicer setup with the new side panels.

Originally Posted by brainanator

I love it. Wish I had a need/excuse to build an e-bike.

Just built you a cheapy one like I did in the beginning. R&D should be a good excuse.