Recent content by pdg

Back from a business trip, I have lots of msgs to catch on this thread. Jeff, you made _very_ creative alternatives for the battery mount ... thx! The under-crossbar location is actually quite functional and I no longer hit the battery with my leg as I did swinging over the rear rack...

Jeff One more change ... http://web.mac.com/pguild8/iWeb/pdg%20iFlick/eBike/eBike.html I followed the link to your great looking bike, and in Devon to enjoy it! ...pdg

"Is that a stokemonkey nimh battery pack? or homemade?" Battery is by Sanforce in H.K.; I just mounted in the PVC tube.

Hi Jeff "Whats the next idea going to be?" As you guessed, a few changes come to mind: 1. Add torque arms, both sides (crazy to ride without them and likely pretty easy to make and install) 2. Move the battery pipe forward 4" on the rear rack (need to cut into the rack frame to do...

"I should stay away from military establishments though, with a weapon on the carrier and wiring to the water bottles." ==> Hmmm, yes ... that crossed my mind too.

I had my first eBike ride today ... great fun! My DIY ride is at http://web.mac.com/pguild8/iWeb/pdg%20iFlick/eBike.html Special thanks to flecc, Baboonking and Maryinoxford for earlier advice that got me on the right track. Regards, Paul

Some advice on choice of hybrid bike would be much appreciated. I'm going to put a Crystalyte Model 407 front hub in a 700c rim on a new hybrid bike. I'm trying to select a suitable bike for this hub and my tall (6'5") / heavy (270 lbs) body: 1. Is it better to go with (a) aluminum alloy...

Thanks for these useful suggestions. flecc: I've never seen such an incisive analysis of the front- vs rear-hub advantages. Your observations are very helpful! Thanks. Baboonking: As near as I can tell, the top kits in Canada are BionX (regarded as our number one), Crystalyte (many...

Is there any performance advantage to going front wheel vs rear wheel for a hub kit? I was a bit concerned about installing a hub kit on an older road bike? I'd planned to get modern front and rear rims, ideally 700c with double-wall with stainless eyelet-and-spokes. But will the old frame take...

Thanks for your reactions ... I have decided to stay with my roadbike and swap the handlebars. I'll let you know how it works out.

The Bionx PL-350 'pedal assist' is my choice for an e-Bike; now to decide if it goes on an old or new bike. Any advice on this option would be appreciated. A long time cyclist, I'm a big old guy ... a 'baby boomer' and 6' 5" / 260 lbs big. I hope to commute 12 Km each direction to work on...