Phantombiker1
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The cops around here are getting annoyingly interested in gas powered bikes.
I've been seeing alot of those cheap hub motored electro bikes that are popular with delivery riders.
As with all things bicycle, things break and this one rider bought his stretched delivery frame bike into the shop for a few repairs, his regular drive system was a mess (shark toothed chain rings, the chain was shot, rear derailleur tab was bent and the rear gear cluster was worn out, cables stretched and it was filthy)
We got him up and running in short order but this was the first time I'd had a hub motor bike on my stand and i gave it a good inspection.
350w rear hub 36v lith ion batteries,crappy looking controls....Hmmmm
After replacing his worn out drive components(and an over night recharge) I took the bike out for a shake down spin and was unimpressed with its performance, but it was QUIET! exactly what the doctor ordered for my little police problem.
This got me thinking, I'm sure some were some one has built it better, so i got on the net and started searching and came across a page touting a 50 mph high powered electric bicycle.
Here is the kicker, the guy is selling the plans as a book for about $50 dollars.
My question is is this guy for real?
Has anyone had any experience with this bike or its plans? or is it just another internet scam?
heres the link>
http://www.fastelectricbike.com/book.html
Any light anyone can shed on this will be appreciated.
keep the shiny side up rubber side down and watch out for cars!:helmet:
Phantom
I've been seeing alot of those cheap hub motored electro bikes that are popular with delivery riders.
As with all things bicycle, things break and this one rider bought his stretched delivery frame bike into the shop for a few repairs, his regular drive system was a mess (shark toothed chain rings, the chain was shot, rear derailleur tab was bent and the rear gear cluster was worn out, cables stretched and it was filthy)
We got him up and running in short order but this was the first time I'd had a hub motor bike on my stand and i gave it a good inspection.
350w rear hub 36v lith ion batteries,crappy looking controls....Hmmmm
After replacing his worn out drive components(and an over night recharge) I took the bike out for a shake down spin and was unimpressed with its performance, but it was QUIET! exactly what the doctor ordered for my little police problem.
This got me thinking, I'm sure some were some one has built it better, so i got on the net and started searching and came across a page touting a 50 mph high powered electric bicycle.
Here is the kicker, the guy is selling the plans as a book for about $50 dollars.
My question is is this guy for real?
Has anyone had any experience with this bike or its plans? or is it just another internet scam?
heres the link>
http://www.fastelectricbike.com/book.html
Any light anyone can shed on this will be appreciated.
keep the shiny side up rubber side down and watch out for cars!:helmet:
Phantom