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vanilla ice
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Hi, I'm a new user here who has no electric bicycle experience. Nor do I have any powered bicycle experience. What do front hub motors weigh?
Reason I ask, I am thinking of adding a front hub motor to an off-road motorcycle, basically for the traction advantage in sand and mud, not for any addition acceleration. If the weight destroys the front suspension characteristics, I will stop before I start- thus the request for your input.
Would a necessary 60 to 70mph top speed compromise low speed torque? Assuming the use of a large generator can I get away with just using light weight stiffening caps instead of batteries? Or are batteries a better choice? Any ideas or thoughts on this are appreciated.
Reason I ask, I am thinking of adding a front hub motor to an off-road motorcycle, basically for the traction advantage in sand and mud, not for any addition acceleration. If the weight destroys the front suspension characteristics, I will stop before I start- thus the request for your input.
Would a necessary 60 to 70mph top speed compromise low speed torque? Assuming the use of a large generator can I get away with just using light weight stiffening caps instead of batteries? Or are batteries a better choice? Any ideas or thoughts on this are appreciated.