JunkyardDog
Active Member
Ok, I just completed my gas powered bike project, using an older modified steel framed Trek mountain bike, BMP kit, and Robin/Subaru engine. So far I am pretty happy with it.
Now I need another motored bike, this one will have to be electric, as it will be used on park bike paths. It can be a ready made bike or a kit, but there are several requirements. It will need a SOLID 10 mile range, on level ground, at 10 mph, with a 220 pound rider, WITHOUT any pedaling. It will need to be reliable enough to be ridden 10 miles per day/5 days a week for quite some time before the batteries or motor fail. And, it will need to be something that won't break the bank. I know there are $3000 bikes out there that meet these requirements, but that is way more than I can afford. It is obvious that most of the claims made by the makers of electric bike and electric conversion kits are gross exaggerations, so I am looking for information from people who have actually had experience with these bikes. Basically, what is the least expensive bike out there that will meet these requirements? I would prefer a hub motor, as I am not a fan of the Currie drive system, but will consider anything. Thanks, Jerry.
Now I need another motored bike, this one will have to be electric, as it will be used on park bike paths. It can be a ready made bike or a kit, but there are several requirements. It will need a SOLID 10 mile range, on level ground, at 10 mph, with a 220 pound rider, WITHOUT any pedaling. It will need to be reliable enough to be ridden 10 miles per day/5 days a week for quite some time before the batteries or motor fail. And, it will need to be something that won't break the bank. I know there are $3000 bikes out there that meet these requirements, but that is way more than I can afford. It is obvious that most of the claims made by the makers of electric bike and electric conversion kits are gross exaggerations, so I am looking for information from people who have actually had experience with these bikes. Basically, what is the least expensive bike out there that will meet these requirements? I would prefer a hub motor, as I am not a fan of the Currie drive system, but will consider anything. Thanks, Jerry.