I'm going to save the Ogre!

[cavaleri71]

It's a Go swiss drive hub motor rename from Ansmann.
I put one also on my tandem Cinelli

 

[save_the_ogre]

It's a Go swiss drive hub motor rename from Ansmann.
I put one also on my tandem Cinelli

That looks awesome! Never seen a tandem with a motor before!

 

[save_the_ogre]

Update: I've decided that I don't need to eat or pay bills for the next couple months so I've ordered this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181746297293

and this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111894922850

Yes I know that fitting kit like that to a rusty Raleigh Max is like feeding strawberries to pigs but I'm a sucker for old bikes (and cars).

 

[save_the_ogre]

This is the current state of the frame.

 

[save_the_ogre]

New forks have arrived!

 

[save_the_ogre]

Getting the forks cut to size and test fitted revealed that the center pull brakes just compresses the front suspension so I've ordered some v brakes. The bloke in the pic has been really helpful and given loads of good advice (including that the bike is a worthless piece of...)

 

[Deleted member 4366]

I don't want to rain on your parade, but I can tell you that your brakes won't be able to deal with the speed and the weight of that kit. I don't understand why you didn't get disc brake forks so that you could have fitted a hydraulic disc brake to the front. It's not too late to change them. I hope you didn't get the front wheel motor!

Also, the top gear on the gearset supplied with the motor is much too low. You'll see what I mean as soon as you start to pedal. You'll need to change the front chainwheel to at least 52T.

 

[anotherkiwi]

Or that you have ordered at least a hydraulic V-brake for the front.

 

[save_the_ogre]

I don't want to rain on your parade, but I can tell you that your brakes won't be able to deal with the speed and the weight of that kit. I don't understand why you didn't get disc brake forks so that you could have fitted a hydraulic disc brake to the front. It's not too late to change them. I hope you didn't get the front wheel motor!

Also, the top gear on the gearset supplied with the motor is much too low. You'll see what I mean as soon as you start to pedal. You'll need to change the front chainwheel to at least 52T.

That's cool i appreciate the advice! There's not much i can do about the brakes right away as the frame and new front forks have now been stripped of parts in preparation for sand blasting and powder coat or respray in the original colour. Sounds like i could fit a more appropriate front gear though. I'll ask about that one you mentioned and see if i can order one.

 

[save_the_ogre]

Picking the frame up on Tuesday. Had a sneak peek at it in the spray booth and it looks amazing! They've matched the original colour perfectly and it looks like a brand new bike. I took your advice and bought this crankset: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141811340293?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT