Author Topic: Upgrading mountain bike to ebike (Read 2138 times)

denarii · « **on:** February 19, 2021, 03:18:31 PM »

So I bought an old mountain bike off ebay some time ago and decided to upgrade it

Front shocks
replaced a few other parts
Then 1000w Voilamart rear wheel
48v battery

It will do 30mph on the flat and 20mph offroad

Pretty crazy speeds for a 20kg bike. Its not a 150kg motorbike.

Quite a lot of fun as well.

It is a folding Dahon bike hence weird looking frame.

IroNat · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2021, 03:33:11 PM »

Cool.

Teutonic Knight · « **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2021, 06:11:17 PM »

Harley-Davidson is releasing Serial 1 - E Bike , $ 4 - 5k

Taffin · « **Reply #3 on:** February 19, 2021, 06:20:57 PM »

Nice split saddle so you don't bruise your vulva

When are you painting it pink?

Taffin · « **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2021, 06:21:52 PM »

Just kidding - looks cool

evacnam · « **Reply #5 on:** February 19, 2021, 06:22:11 PM »

Quote from: Phantom Spunker on February 19, 2021, 03:41:22 PM

The bike is great but this is still funny

ThisisOverload · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2021, 06:29:53 PM »

Ever take it off any sweet jumps?

TonyAlva · « **Reply #7 on:** February 19, 2021, 07:38:46 PM »

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 20, 2021, 05:55:07 AM »

Simon Cowell that judge from American Idol broke his back in several places and needed a six hour operation with metal rods after he crashed his E bike. 30 miles an hour is sick fast on a bike that can't stop that great because of the weight and crappy brakes.

I don't understand why guys don't want to pedal bikes anymore.

kreator · « **Reply #9 on:** February 20, 2021, 06:24:41 AM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on February 20, 2021, 05:55:07 AM

Simon Cowell that judge from American Idol broke his back in several places and needed a six hour operation with metal rods after he crashed his E bike. 30 miles an hour is sick fast on a bike that can't stop that great because of the weight and crappy brakes.

I don't understand why guys don't want to pedal bikes anymore.

It‘s hard to pedal when your purse gets in the way all the time

That_Dude · « **Reply #10 on:** February 20, 2021, 09:15:29 AM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on February 20, 2021, 05:55:07 AM

Simon Cowell that judge from American Idol broke his back in several places and needed a six hour operation with metal rods after he crashed his E bike. 30 miles an hour is sick fast on a bike that can't stop that great because of the weight and crappy brakes.

I don't understand why guys don't want to pedal bikes anymore.

QFT

E bikes are a scourge. people who are too lazy to pedal and too cheap to buy a car, motorcycle...or take the bus. Plus these assholes ride them in the city taking half a lane of traffic making it Impossible to pass and slowing down everyone else on the road....

Taffin · « **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2021, 10:00:12 AM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on February 20, 2021, 05:55:07 AM

Simon Cowell that judge from American Idol broke his back in several places and needed a six hour operation with metal rods after he crashed his E bike. 30 miles an hour is sick fast on a bike that can't stop that great because of the weight and crappy brakes.

I don't understand why guys don't want to pedal bikes anymore.

Good. Pity the cunt wasn't crippled for life

WeightPSHR · « **Reply #12 on:** February 20, 2021, 12:05:54 PM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on February 20, 2021, 05:55:07 AM

Simon Cowell that judge from American Idol broke his back in several places and needed a six hour operation with metal rods after he crashed his E bike. 30 miles an hour is sick fast on a bike that can't stop that great because of the weight and crappy brakes.

I don't understand why guys don't want to pedal bikes anymore.

I don't get it either. Get a real motorbike if you don't feel like pedaling.

I think this is just another way to get unfit people on a bike they call "excercise".

Marketing gimmick IMO

ThisisOverload · « **Reply #13 on:** February 20, 2021, 12:11:56 PM »

Quote from: kreator on February 20, 2021, 06:24:41 AM

It‘s hard to pedal when your purse gets in the way all the time

chaos · « **Reply #14 on:** February 20, 2021, 12:56:54 PM »

Gay. Get a real ebike mountain bike.

https://www.ghost-bikes.com/en/e-bikes/fully/bike/e-riot-trail-pro-2021

denarii · « **Reply #15 on:** February 20, 2021, 03:06:29 PM »

Quote from: Teutonic Knight on February 19, 2021, 06:11:17 PM

Harley-Davidson is releasing Serial 1 - E Bike , $ 4 - 5k

there is a tv show on flixtor with ewan mcgregor and charlie whatever his name is riding from patagonia to LA on those harley ebikes. long way up.

denarii · « **Reply #16 on:** February 20, 2021, 03:10:09 PM »

Quote from: chaos on February 20, 2021, 12:56:54 PM

Gay. Get a real ebike mountain bike.

https://www.ghost-bikes.com/en/e-bikes/fully/bike/e-riot-trail-pro-2021

thats only a 250 watt motor. nice bike though but basically a downhill no power and uphill pedal assist set up.

denarii · « **Reply #17 on:** February 20, 2021, 03:11:11 PM »

Quote from: ThisisOverload on February 19, 2021, 06:29:53 PM

Ever take it off any sweet jumps?

jumped some road bumps but havent really gone downhill yet. i did 80 miles in first week, mostly commuting.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #18 on:** February 20, 2021, 03:12:51 PM »

CHAOS, What's the USA price of this bike .... Size Large!?

denarii · « **Reply #19 on:** February 20, 2021, 03:15:39 PM »

Quote from: stuntmovie on February 20, 2021, 03:12:51 PM

CHAOS, What's the USA price of this bike .... Size Large!?

high spec ebikes are about $6-8k. I build mine for about $1200.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Stock-52V-2000W-E-Bike-Rear-Conversion-Kit-52V-BATTERY-17Ah-27-5-/313255104243

2000w rear wheel would be crazy even on a full suspension frame 27.5" wheels and hydraulic brakes

denarii · « **Reply #20 on:** February 20, 2021, 03:17:41 PM »

this is a $10k bike.

denarii · « **Reply #21 on:** February 20, 2021, 03:20:00 PM »

the main difference between a bike and a motorbike is with a bike it weighs 20kgs, so you are the object that is moving, whereas a motorbike weighing 150-200kgs, you are clinging on to the top of it. obviously a motorbike has way more power and torque.

denarii · « **Reply #22 on:** February 20, 2021, 03:30:43 PM »

the e scramblers are better value if you arent jumping huge

Tapeworm · « **Reply #23 on:** February 20, 2021, 03:39:54 PM »

I upgraded all my e stuff to i stuff.

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 20, 2021, 04:00:57 PM »

The E bike craze hasn't hit NJ yet. I assume it's big in California and the other west coast states. If I wanted to scoot around and not peddle for local rides I would rather have a small street legal on/off road dirt motorcycle. Honda makes a 125 that goes for about $3700. It will go 65 so it's good for non highway driving.