Hi everybody!
I'm back... Still without a bike.
I have a few questions regarding them, but first why do I want one:
- I don't need incredible range, nor incredible speed. Range would be preferred over speed, but if I can get a good compromise... I would love to be able to run at 20mph with moderate pedaling.
- However, I need torque!!!! I live in a VERY hilly area and that's why I want an electric bike: if I leave home with a bike, I just can't go back with it!
- I may add a genny some time later just for the fun of having longer trips. But that's not the point right now.
Now, what about my bike:
A Mongoose NX 8.01 . Great frame, fork isn't good but not that bad. However, I have no more brake lever, gear shift, gears and chain! These just worn out with time, I threw them in the bin to force me buy some new before I end up crashed on a tree. There's a good bit of parts to buy!
- The cheapest solution: the hub motor.
For 230€ all but batteries included, you can't go cheaper. They give me brake levers with it, as well as controller and throttle and bag.
My main concern is about torque. Does it have any real torque? What about the quality? What about efficiency?
http://cgi.ebay.fr/1000W-48V-ELECTR...14&_trkparms=72:1526|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318
- Alternative solution: A motor chained to a gear on the left side of the rear wheel. See "My electric build - success". This is more expensive, but parts will be better - and the motor may be better too. I'd have to find a big gear to get more torque, the speed will be reduced. Do you think It'll match my needs? With the 1000W 36V motor from evclouds
- Cyclone kit. Not much to say, except that it's noisy - and that's the problem. I heard there now are no-gearbox version and they are way more silent. However Cyclone advertises "for expert only", talking about their controller that would die if you run full power - looks lite a pretty bad controller, should change that for quality.
- Cyclone like kit. With 1000W 36V motor so no gearbox. And a Nexus hub, buying a crank wheel from cyclone.
Moreover, 48V motors will get me farther (less stress on batteries for same wattage, I=P/U
Do you think i do NEED a geared system?
What do you think would be better for me?
Thanks,
Nicolas
I'm back... Still without a bike.
I have a few questions regarding them, but first why do I want one:
- I don't need incredible range, nor incredible speed. Range would be preferred over speed, but if I can get a good compromise... I would love to be able to run at 20mph with moderate pedaling.
- However, I need torque!!!! I live in a VERY hilly area and that's why I want an electric bike: if I leave home with a bike, I just can't go back with it!
- I may add a genny some time later just for the fun of having longer trips. But that's not the point right now.
Now, what about my bike:
A Mongoose NX 8.01 . Great frame, fork isn't good but not that bad. However, I have no more brake lever, gear shift, gears and chain! These just worn out with time, I threw them in the bin to force me buy some new before I end up crashed on a tree. There's a good bit of parts to buy!
- The cheapest solution: the hub motor.
For 230€ all but batteries included, you can't go cheaper. They give me brake levers with it, as well as controller and throttle and bag.
My main concern is about torque. Does it have any real torque? What about the quality? What about efficiency?
http://cgi.ebay.fr/1000W-48V-ELECTR...14&_trkparms=72:1526|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318
- Alternative solution: A motor chained to a gear on the left side of the rear wheel. See "My electric build - success". This is more expensive, but parts will be better - and the motor may be better too. I'd have to find a big gear to get more torque, the speed will be reduced. Do you think It'll match my needs? With the 1000W 36V motor from evclouds
- Cyclone kit. Not much to say, except that it's noisy - and that's the problem. I heard there now are no-gearbox version and they are way more silent. However Cyclone advertises "for expert only", talking about their controller that would die if you run full power - looks lite a pretty bad controller, should change that for quality.
- Cyclone like kit. With 1000W 36V motor so no gearbox. And a Nexus hub, buying a crank wheel from cyclone.
Moreover, 48V motors will get me farther (less stress on batteries for same wattage, I=P/U
Do you think i do NEED a geared system?
What do you think would be better for me?
Thanks,
Nicolas
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