my scott build

[fishingpaul]

 

[fishingpaul]

Using the parts from my torq i now have a much lighter 27 speed bike,the rear end is so much easier to lift up when manouvering around obstacles,total rebuild cost £140 for the bike and £10 for the top tube bag,just wish it would stop raining so i can get out on it more.

 

[eddieo]

Makes sense, you end up with much nicer to ride, lighter bike.....and have saved yourself the cost of an expensive kit!

 

[Cyclezee]

Makes sense, you end up with much nicer to ride, lighter bike.....and have saved yourself the cost of an expensive kit!

It is still cheaper to buy a conversion kit in the first place than a complete electric bike and take the bits off to make another one Eddie

 

[eddieo]

Not if you have had the e bike for years and bike no longer viable.....its like a transplant and an excellent idea.

 

[indalo]

I should think that'll be a nice ride Paul. Smart move to utilise the old parts on that Scott frame; good work!

If my Cytronex is anything to go by, you'll probably find that about 20 of those gears are superfluous with motor power. Still, you'll need them if you ride unpowered at times for the exercise, as I do.

Indalo

 

[Cyclezee]

just wish it would stop raining so i can get out on it more.

Don't understand what you mean Paul, it's glorious sunshine....ah no, wait a minute, you are right it is raining, ah no, wait another minute it's glorious sunshine again

 

[fishingpaul]

It is still cheaper to buy a conversion kit in the first place than a complete electric bike and take the bits off to make another one Eddie

The torq was purchased in 2008 second hand and i had been running it at 48v,it was good but had a couple of niggles,i was never happy with the high gearing,i did not like the rear roller brake,and it was a bit heavy, i had been looking at replacing it with another reasonable priced bike,i wanted a shorter wheelbase,a battery mounted in the frame,triple chainwheel and lighter weight,everything i looked at had less power and was very expensive,so i thought the best option was to try and improve on what i already had.certainly there was no cheaper option available,

 

[Cyclezee]

I entirely understand your reasons Paul

You have made nice conversion and achieved what you wanted.

Good to see that you have retained the eZee motor.