Electra Townie - First Motorized Bike Build

[Johnny_]

Ok sooo... that may be a good idea. Definitely learn welding and all lol, but if you just wanna get this thing running then a different bike may be the way to go for now.

This is the bike @DAMIEN1307 and @Gordy used for their builds.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Bi...2?classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1600&from=/search

For that you're gonna need to replace the wheels, and install cable brakes instead of the cruiser one.
These are the wheels Damien used....

BBR Tuning 26 Inch Heavy Duty 3 Spoke Motorized Bike Mag Wheel Set

Are you looking for a heavy-duty wheel set built for speed? Sick of having to make constant adjustments and to your spoked rim? Then the BBR Tuning 26 Inch Heavy Duty 3 Spoke Motorized Bike Mag Wheel Set is exactly what you’ve been looking for! Built to be disc-brake ready and pre-installed with...

www.bikeberry.com

And Gordy used some more traditional ones, he will be chiming in shortly I'm sure.

For breaks you could fab up some mounts and all for disc brakes, or you could do something like these, which would probably be easiest.

These look to be the breaks I got to replace the old ones on my bike, they're great. Plenty sturdy and plenty of stopping power.

Amazon.com

 

[Johnny_]

This is the bike @DAMIEN1307 and @Gordy used for their builds.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Bi...2?classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1600&from=/search

For that you're gonna need to replace the wheels, and install cable brakes instead of the cruiser one.
These are the wheels Damien used....

BBR Tuning 26 Inch Heavy Duty 3 Spoke Motorized Bike Mag Wheel Set

Are you looking for a heavy-duty wheel set built for speed? Sick of having to make constant adjustments and to your spoked rim? Then the BBR Tuning 26 Inch Heavy Duty 3 Spoke Motorized Bike Mag Wheel Set is exactly what you’ve been looking for! Built to be disc-brake ready and pre-installed with...

www.bikeberry.com

And Gordy used some more traditional ones, he will be chiming in shortly I'm sure.

For breaks you could fab up some mounts and all for disc brakes, or you could do something like these, which would probably be easiest.

These look to be the breaks I got to replace the old ones on my bike, they're great. Plenty sturdy and plenty of stopping power.

Amazon.com

Oh.... hey... speaking of Damien.... you might wanna fix the word "build" on this thread title. Otherwise he'll introduce himself doing what he does best. Ragging on us poor, miserable, unfortunate forum members.

 

[Johnny_]

This is the bike @DAMIEN1307 and @Gordy used for their builds.

Robot or human?

For that you're gonna need to replace the wheels, and install cable brakes instead of the cruiser one.
These are the wheels Damien used....

Aluminum 26" Motorized Bicycle Mag Wheel Set

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And Gordy used some more traditional ones, he will be chiming in shortly I'm sure.

For breaks you could fab up some mounts and all for disc brakes, or you could do something like these, which would probably be easiest.

These look to be the breaks I got to replace the old ones on my bike, they're great. Plenty sturdy and plenty of stopping power.

Amazon.com

And then there's a bunch of other little stuff you're gonna want to get.

Like, bin the rag joint that came with the kit and get one of these. You won't regret it.

Amazon.com

And then you'll want a dual brake and thumb throttle from a kids atv, or something like that. OR get this (what I got), which is completely awesome. Dual brakes, twist throttle, and kill switch.

DUAL BRAKE LEVER KILL SWITCH THROTTLE For 66cc 80cc 2-STROKE MOTORIZED BIKE KITS | eBay

AN OPERATOR OF GORILLA GASBIKE MOTORIZED BICYCLES, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INSTALL/ASSEMBLE/RIDE AT HIS/HER OWN RISK. IT IS PRETTY HOT AND TEMPTING MASTER MOTORIZATION! SUPER STYLE! COMPLETE GORILLA GASBIKE ALL-IN-ONE 2-STROKE 66cc/80cc MOTORIZED BIKE DUAL BRAKE LEVER/KILL SWITCH/THROTTLE GRIP...

www.ebay.com

 

[DAMIEN1307]

This is the bike @DAMIEN1307 and @Gordy used for their builds.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Bi...2?classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1600&from=/search

For that you're gonna need to replace the wheels, and install cable brakes instead of the cruiser one.
These are the wheels Damien used....

BBR Tuning 26 Inch Heavy Duty 3 Spoke Motorized Bike Mag Wheel Set

Are you looking for a heavy-duty wheel set built for speed? Sick of having to make constant adjustments and to your spoked rim? Then the BBR Tuning 26 Inch Heavy Duty 3 Spoke Motorized Bike Mag Wheel Set is exactly what you’ve been looking for! Built to be disc-brake ready and pre-installed with...

www.bikeberry.com

And Gordy used some more traditional ones, he will be chiming in shortly I'm sure.

For breaks you could fab up some mounts and all for disc brakes, or you could do something like these, which would probably be easiest.

These look to be the breaks I got to replace the old ones on my bike, they're great. Plenty sturdy and plenty of stopping power.

Amazon.com

Just be aware Johnny that you CANNOT use caliper style brakes on mag wheels, they will break the wheels apart.
That is why I use disk brakes on my bike.

 

[Johnny_]

Jusr be aware Johnny that you CANNOT use caliper style brakes on mag wheels, they will break the wheels apart.
That is why I use disk brakes on my bike.

OHH good to know.

 

[DAMIEN1307]

Oh.... hey... speaking of Damien.... you might wanna fix the word "build" on this thread title. Otherwise he'll introduce himself doing what he does best. Ragging on us poor, miserable, unfortunate forum members.

Consider your self being ragged on then Johnny...lol...I just now fixed it.
Just think of me as Gibb's on NCIS and your Tony DiNozzo getting slapped off the back of your head anytime he gives Gibb's a reason to do so...lol...lol.

 

[Gordy]

This is the bike @DAMIEN1307 and @Gordy used for their builds.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Bi...2?classType=REGULAR&athbdg=L1600&from=/search

For that you're gonna need to replace the wheels, and install cable brakes instead of the cruiser one.
These are the wheels Damien used....

BBR Tuning 26 Inch Heavy Duty 3 Spoke Motorized Bike Mag Wheel Set

Are you looking for a heavy-duty wheel set built for speed? Sick of having to make constant adjustments and to your spoked rim? Then the BBR Tuning 26 Inch Heavy Duty 3 Spoke Motorized Bike Mag Wheel Set is exactly what you’ve been looking for! Built to be disc-brake ready and pre-installed with...

www.bikeberry.com

And Gordy used some more traditional ones, he will be chiming in shortly I'm sure.

For breaks you could fab up some mounts and all for disc brakes, or you could do something like these, which would probably be easiest.

These look to be the breaks I got to replace the old ones on my bike, they're great. Plenty sturdy and plenty of stopping power.

Amazon.com

Here soon I'll grab links and pictures and put together a tutorial like Damien has building his bike. But the hyper is great. If you want the wheels I have they are 48 spoke double wall aluminum rims that are awesome imo and very affordable. But be ready to dish the wheel to where you need it.

Amazon.com

 

[twojs]

Appreciate all the help. I’m not ready to give up on the Townie yet. I like a challenge. If I do give up, I have a Chicago built Schwinn Heavy Duti and a Worksman in my pile of bike projects I could pick from.

I do have the CNC adapter for the sprocket that will fit a Shimano e110 coaster hub if I go that route.

Back to the townie. I found this YouTube video and the guy figures out a shim to go from a 1.5 in motor mount to 1.38 in. (38mm to 35mm). Looks easy enough. That will get me half way there. That will work for my seat tube (rear mount)


View: https://youtu.be/RcVDFJuio0w?si=ezTUpxjc7BE4rj8w


Still need to figure out the front mount. And not sure if they are going to be long enough.

 

[Gordy]

Appreciate all the help. I’m not ready to give up on the Townie yet. I like a challenge. If I do give up, I have a Chicago built Schwinn Heavy Duti and a Worksman in my pile of bike projects I could pick from.

I do have the CNC adapter for the sprocket that will fit a Shimano e110 coaster hub if I go that route.

Back to the townie. I found this YouTube video and the guy figures out a shim to go from a 1.5 in motor mount to 1.38 in. (38mm to 35mm). Looks easy enough. That will get me half way there. That will work for my seat tube (rear mount)


View: https://youtu.be/RcVDFJuio0w?si=ezTUpxjc7BE4rj8w


Still need to figure out the front mount. And not sure if they are going to be long enough.

That will cause vibrations. You can make one. Order a split shaft collar the right size, and make the T section that bolts to the engine. I'm in the middle of reworking mine

 

[DAMIEN1307]

Appreciate all the help. I’m not ready to give up on the Townie yet. I like a challenge. If I do give up, I have a Chicago built Schwinn Heavy Duti and a Worksman in my pile of bike projects I could pick from.

I do have the CNC adapter for the sprocket that will fit a Shimano e110 coaster hub if I go that route.

Back to the townie. I found this YouTube video and the guy figures out a shim to go from a 1.5 in motor mount to 1.38 in. (38mm to 35mm). Looks easy enough. That will get me half way there. That will work for my seat tube (rear mount)


View: https://youtu.be/RcVDFJuio0w?si=ezTUpxjc7BE4rj8w


Still need to figure out the front mount. And not sure if they are going to be long enough.

Is the Electra Townie an aluminum frame bike, If so, you do NOT want to motorise it as the grade of aluminum used and thickness of the aluminum tubing will NOT be able to handle the stresses of a motor being added to it.

Aluminum frames crack and break on motorised bikes.