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Gold E-Krate first project build.
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Progress so far. Let me say, getting the computer display mounted was a chore. But figured it out and worked out a solution and done. So let's se what is happening. Tomorrow new all black brake handles come in. I have decided not to use the safety brakes with the kit, since I will mostly be the one riding it. Less wiring to have to fuss with also. I have ridden my 700c ebike with standard brake levers and never had an issue. If you want to cut power 2 ways. 1.) let off the throttle, 2 reach the on off switch to the battery and done. Okay, that said, here is what is done so far.
The hand grips I shall be using, thumb throttle just sitting there. Tomorrow comes the brake handles and then wiring up the front archer brake. On the left hand side a black mirror will be added. Essentially this completes the front wheel and handle bar setup.
The computer display is now mounted and tightened up. 5 levels of PAS (pedal assist) plus throttle as well. Even tells you how far you can go. Simple but nice to know what's going on.
Yes, that's a solid tire by Tannus installed. Too bad I couldn't get the proper size for the back, cause that's where a flat will be a major pain especially far from home.
Yes, that bullet light is in gold and it is working. Has a stay on or blinking mode, both work. Uses "C" batteries. As for the front fender, I am considering lowering it a bit more. Still deciding on that.
The hand grips I shall be using, thumb throttle just sitting there. Tomorrow comes the brake handles and then wiring up the front archer brake. On the left hand side a black mirror will be added. Essentially this completes the front wheel and handle bar setup.
The computer display is now mounted and tightened up. 5 levels of PAS (pedal assist) plus throttle as well. Even tells you how far you can go. Simple but nice to know what's going on.
Yes, that's a solid tire by Tannus installed. Too bad I couldn't get the proper size for the back, cause that's where a flat will be a major pain especially far from home.
Yes, that bullet light is in gold and it is working. Has a stay on or blinking mode, both work. Uses "C" batteries. As for the front fender, I am considering lowering it a bit more. Still deciding on that.
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In the first photo, yeah leaning against the tool box is the 26" 1KW rear hub motor. So next on my agenda, tire and tube for rear wheel. Maybe a rear caliper for the disc brake. I am going with a hybrid as of now. Uses a regular cable pull which activates a hydraulic unit...best of both world (fingers crossed) May do all of that start of next month, lots of other expenses. Once the rear wheel is mounted, will then mount the derailleur, chain and maybe chain guard too. Later next month in November and still looking to a stick shift. Will add a rear fender and battery in December. Late December hopefully first ride if everything is working well.
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Is the round barrel anchor pin on this cable what you are looking for?
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Well past this point. Will be fashioning a lengthier cable and with a gold locking barrel pin. The original cables are for a 20 inch bicycle not a 26" frame and forks with tall stingray handlebars. Probably have the front cable effort nailed in the next few days.
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Continental Tires. They got armored tires.
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The problem with Continental I am reading is their "Made in India" tires are having all sorts of issues, from fit to finish. Also, I don't see there mm listings on their mm thickness protection.
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What size tires are you looking for?
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Okay, ordered a Schwalbe Big Apple with extra protection, Thorn Resistant tube, going to also add an extra layer insert for this 26" rear tire. Front tire is a solid Tannus. Added brake handles, had to purchase a new adjuster for the Archer brake up front. Installed computer display, hand grips, mirror, thumb throttle. Under the seat I will be mounting a flying seat post rack for the controller if it is too big to fit in a box behind the seat post.
So waiting on the tire and tube to first check the pedal crank height as acceptable. Then will install the rear wheel, caliper mount, rear torque arms and the derailleur, plus the chain.
Next will be a rear gold fender, chain guard with logo, rear brake caliper dded to the mount and stick shifter. At that point next month the bike will be ready to sit on and make all the necessary adjustments between the seat and handlebar.
In early December a compact triangle battery to be mounted in the open space of the frame and setup. Then a test ride. There are somethings I shall be watching for. The stability of the front end at various speeds (how safe it is), wheelie threat potential (there's a reason a Krate is called a wheelie bike)...if I like this, I'll proceed to build an Apple krate, Orange Krate and Lemon Peeler the same only with 500 watt 36/v system instead, but similar. Getting logos and since most of the non color parts are basic chrome pieces will be cheaper to do as well. Since I already know what parts to get, the frame, chainguard, handgrips aside based on their colors, the rest of the parts are the same.
The kit I am installing on the Gold Krate can mimic either a 1,000 watt or 750 watt motor. I am going to test both, but suspect it will remain a 750 watt setup which also classifies this as a straight Class 2 bike more or less. I don't see a need to ride this fast, it is more a cruising bike in my humble opinion. Anyhow that's where we are.
So waiting on the tire and tube to first check the pedal crank height as acceptable. Then will install the rear wheel, caliper mount, rear torque arms and the derailleur, plus the chain.
Next will be a rear gold fender, chain guard with logo, rear brake caliper dded to the mount and stick shifter. At that point next month the bike will be ready to sit on and make all the necessary adjustments between the seat and handlebar.
In early December a compact triangle battery to be mounted in the open space of the frame and setup. Then a test ride. There are somethings I shall be watching for. The stability of the front end at various speeds (how safe it is), wheelie threat potential (there's a reason a Krate is called a wheelie bike)...if I like this, I'll proceed to build an Apple krate, Orange Krate and Lemon Peeler the same only with 500 watt 36/v system instead, but similar. Getting logos and since most of the non color parts are basic chrome pieces will be cheaper to do as well. Since I already know what parts to get, the frame, chainguard, handgrips aside based on their colors, the rest of the parts are the same.
The kit I am installing on the Gold Krate can mimic either a 1,000 watt or 750 watt motor. I am going to test both, but suspect it will remain a 750 watt setup which also classifies this as a straight Class 2 bike more or less. I don't see a need to ride this fast, it is more a cruising bike in my humble opinion. Anyhow that's where we are.