B Biker55 Just Joined Jun 14, 2020 3 0 Jun 14, 2020 #1 Mrs B has a dutch style bike to which she would like to convert to an ebike. I have attached a few photos of the bike. Is it possible to fit a mid range motor on the shape of the frame? If so what would be a good kit to get good assistance over 30 to 40 miles.
Mrs B has a dutch style bike to which she would like to convert to an ebike. I have attached a few photos of the bike. Is it possible to fit a mid range motor on the shape of the frame? If so what would be a good kit to get good assistance over 30 to 40 miles.
Benjahmin Esteemed Pedelecer Nov 10, 2014 2,485 1,699 69 West Wales Jun 15, 2020 #2 Looks like it could be a candidate. What gears does it have? Is there a cable I can see running under the bottom bracket?
Looks like it could be a candidate. What gears does it have? Is there a cable I can see running under the bottom bracket?
B Biker55 Just Joined Jun 14, 2020 3 0 Jun 15, 2020 #3 Benjahmin said: Looks like it could be a candidate. What gears does it have? Is there a cable I can see running under the bottom bracket? Click to expand... Thanks for the reply Its got a Shimano Nexus 7 speed hub, the cable under the bottom bracket is the gear cable, there is also the cable for the rear light exists at the bottom of the hub. I also forgot to say that it has rear a coaster brakes as well as the V brake
Benjahmin said: Looks like it could be a candidate. What gears does it have? Is there a cable I can see running under the bottom bracket? Click to expand... Thanks for the reply Its got a Shimano Nexus 7 speed hub, the cable under the bottom bracket is the gear cable, there is also the cable for the rear light exists at the bottom of the hub. I also forgot to say that it has rear a coaster brakes as well as the V brake
Benjahmin Esteemed Pedelecer Nov 10, 2014 2,485 1,699 69 West Wales Jun 15, 2020 #4 I understand that there is minimal clearance between motor hoiusing and the underside of th BB, you may need to reroute the two cables.
I understand that there is minimal clearance between motor hoiusing and the underside of th BB, you may need to reroute the two cables.
peter.c Esteemed Pedelecer Apr 24, 2018 1,611 491 thurrock essex Jun 15, 2020 #5 Please can you show a pic of the underside of the bb ,it may be ok for a mid drive with minor a cable reroute
Please can you show a pic of the underside of the bb ,it may be ok for a mid drive with minor a cable reroute
B Biker55 Just Joined Jun 14, 2020 3 0 Jun 15, 2020 #6 Sorry about be the state of the bike. Can probably reroute the gear cable and the rear light cable I can remove the outer cover to make it thinner.
Sorry about be the state of the bike. Can probably reroute the gear cable and the rear light cable I can remove the outer cover to make it thinner.