looking to build/ buy an e bike. previously had a 2 stroke 80cc xhinese on a large frame with disk brakes. ..didnt like it as it was too loud. top end was about 52km/hr (@ 220 lbs), but wouldnt help climb steep paved pathways. got a used 4 stroke ( auto clutch ) which had a lot more low end, less loud, but the motor was positioned so it slashed ankles when trying to assist pedal. now i want an ebike. quiet. stealthy. a lot of info to digest. front hub, mid or rear drive? ( leaning towards mid ) im looking for hill climb not top speed. each has a pro/con. also wonder about performance in wet / cold /snow. one site recomended carrying a plastic bag /rubber band to cover lcd display... seen a lot of video's, and the e bikes can really tear it up.
" e-bikes are definitely more than equipped to handle steep hills. There are two types of motors that you can get in an e-bike. There are HUB motors and mid-drive motors. The latter is going to be the best possible choice for handling steep hills."
thanks Ace...so much info. batteries are a huge factor. nicad seems to be best, but cheap builds use larger 12vdc acid batts in series(?). rear wheel drive seems to be the easiest, install, can still ride with a broken chain ( ive broken a few) front wheel drive is good for city, but lose traction on hills. am looking for 750-1000 watts, 30-50 km range.
..my boss is a super biker...does many many miles---I don't even like driving that far!!! hahahahah ...I used to bike 3 miles everyday to and from work ...just about enough to burn some calories ...good enough for my age ..I buy the cheap 65$ bikes and ride them till they're dead hahahahah.. ...I buy the girl bikes--so easier to get on and off fast --and nothing to hurt 'myself' on.....one time someone said---''that's a girls bike'''' like the Seinfeld episode hahahahahahh
some of the ebikes look goofy. the lectric is about 1500 CAN. 750 watts, 28 mph. the one id like has all wheel drive (monarch?). 2 motors, 2 battery packs. 1000-1500 watts. but it weighs 90 lbs, and costs about 4 grand after tax/shipping etc. suppose i could build an all wheel drive.
I live not far from the Shelsley Walsh Speed Hill Climb - the oldest continuous motor sports event in thye world (going since 1905) and e bikes sprint up it each year these days
