Vintage bike conversion

[dwvl]

The cable that the grip pulls will be routed to pull an electronic throttle that's hidden in a small box in the pannier.

Nice. I'd definitely make sure I had at least one brake switch fitted, to override the throttle when one of the linkages / cable sticks.

 

[Spinnanz]

Nice. I'd definitely make sure I had at least one brake switch fitted, to override the throttle when one of the linkages / cable sticks.

The rear caliper has an inline switch to keep me a bit safer

 

[Spinnanz]

Have to report the the "don't do it guys", I've had no problems, done a bit over 500km so far.

My 18km round trip each day for work is around 18min each way, average speed 30kph.

 

[georgehenry]

Not much more stealth than a rusty old Raleigh averaging 18 and a half miles an hour over an 11 mile circuit. Got to put a smile on your face.

 

[Spinnanz]

Not much more stealth than a rusty old Raleigh averaging 18 and a half miles an hour over an 11 mile circuit. Got to put a smile on your face.

I have to say I get some weird looks each morning (530am) when I pass much newer bikes while my chain guard is clattering away!

It's turned out to be a very practical, comfortable with a bit of speed in it and a bit more character than most other electrics.

 

[georgehenry]

Looks brilliant and I love your throttle adaption.

 

[Nealh]

I have to say I get some weird looks each morning (530am) when I pass much newer bikes while my chain guard is clattering away!

It's turned out to be a very practical, comfortable with a bit of speed in it and a bit more character than most other electrics.

Great stuff which hub motor did you settle on ?

 

[Spinnanz]

Great stuff which hub motor did you settle on ?

I ended up with a 36v, 250w rear hub. This was commandeered from an EasyMotion commuter/city bike. Its quite small so doesn't really look electric, although the deep alloy wheels do give a bit away!

 

[Amoto65]

Very cool.