Hello everyone
So this is my second thread here.
My last thread was about trying to either build or acquire a cheap ebike, one that I could leave locked up and no one would really want to steal it.
And if they did then I wouldnt be too upset.
So I found a bike on ebay and although I knew it had issues with the battery and maybe throttle, my thoughts were I could always get a new smalish bottle battery or re-cell the existing one and disconnect that from the bike when left.
I was quite excited to use it as a project and learn how ebikes work and are wired.
Anyway I am now worried I have bought probably the worst bike going.
I think it is this one
I thought it looked quite modern but obviously its not as it is 2009
Massive lack of research on my behalf!
My main concern is that I have since read that it has something called a brushed motor and these are not very good and hard to replace batteries and controllers etc.
As the battery doesnt work I havent a clue what else does or does not work?
So what do I do from here?
Is it salvageable?
Are there any batteries I can just buy?
Would I be better off to get a whole new kit with battery? It seems like the actual bike is OK and setup OK to ride, so if it is worst case scenario then I can at least use the frame.
If I did get a kit which budget one would you recommend for a front drive?
I got a lot of great help from my last post so as always any advice is welcome
So this is my second thread here.
My last thread was about trying to either build or acquire a cheap ebike, one that I could leave locked up and no one would really want to steal it.
And if they did then I wouldnt be too upset.
So I found a bike on ebay and although I knew it had issues with the battery and maybe throttle, my thoughts were I could always get a new smalish bottle battery or re-cell the existing one and disconnect that from the bike when left.
I was quite excited to use it as a project and learn how ebikes work and are wired.
Anyway I am now worried I have bought probably the worst bike going.
I think it is this one
PowaByke Gents X6 Xbyke 6 Speed Electric Bike
PowaByke Gents X6 Xbyke 6 Speed Electric Bike is the ultimate development in electric powered cycling – brought proudly to you by PowaByke, makers of the world’s most innovative electric cycles. X-byke Electric bike makes it effortless for people to
www.e-bikesdirect.co.uk
I thought it looked quite modern but obviously its not as it is 2009
Massive lack of research on my behalf!
My main concern is that I have since read that it has something called a brushed motor and these are not very good and hard to replace batteries and controllers etc.
As the battery doesnt work I havent a clue what else does or does not work?
So what do I do from here?
Is it salvageable?
Are there any batteries I can just buy?
Would I be better off to get a whole new kit with battery? It seems like the actual bike is OK and setup OK to ride, so if it is worst case scenario then I can at least use the frame.
If I did get a kit which budget one would you recommend for a front drive?
I got a lot of great help from my last post so as always any advice is welcome