Here I was a couple of months ago deciding to start some cycling after having never even sat on a bike for 20ish years, so took on the challenge of building my own ebike from knowing nothing, this includes learning how to and building the rear drive wheel. Thanks to everyone for help and thanks d8veh for help recommending and even supplying me the main parts and all his off-forum help with everything else. Never doubt d8veh's words of wisdom.
The finished parts are-
Cannondale CX3
MXUS Motor,controller & LCD from D8veh
Battery 36v10ah bottle battery etc from BMSBattery
Mavic A319 700c Rim with Sapim 14/15g black DB spokes 3x pattern
Pletscher twin leg kickstand (quite heavy but very solid)
Pedal Sensor and throttle control (didn't know which I would prefer so fit both)
Total weight with battery - 21.5kg
The first time I took this for a spin was a real WWOWWW moment, I just couldn't believe the acceleration and pull up our small hill.
I cannot compare this with any other ebike but it is very quiet running and electric stealthy too.
Having done this project from knowing nothing I would welcome any comments about should/should not haves i.e spokes suitability pattern etc.
Now comes the constant tweaking and adding essentials like muguards,lights,lock, pannier rack etc etc ...
The finished parts are-
Cannondale CX3
MXUS Motor,controller & LCD from D8veh
Battery 36v10ah bottle battery etc from BMSBattery
Mavic A319 700c Rim with Sapim 14/15g black DB spokes 3x pattern
Pletscher twin leg kickstand (quite heavy but very solid)
Pedal Sensor and throttle control (didn't know which I would prefer so fit both)
Total weight with battery - 21.5kg
The first time I took this for a spin was a real WWOWWW moment, I just couldn't believe the acceleration and pull up our small hill.
I cannot compare this with any other ebike but it is very quiet running and electric stealthy too.
Having done this project from knowing nothing I would welcome any comments about should/should not haves i.e spokes suitability pattern etc.
Now comes the constant tweaking and adding essentials like muguards,lights,lock, pannier rack etc etc ...