Hi guys
I'm seriously looking into a xiongda 2 speed rear hub and bottle battery setup now as my first build.
I am currently trying to find myself a decent donor bike. Something with discs and some travel up front. I have been looking at the gt avalanch or ridgeback tempest bikes. Does anyone know if there are many bikes the hub cannot go into? As I know the rear triangle needs widening a fair amount. ..
Also I guess the they are designed for 26" wheels. Has anyone got any experience of using the motor on 700c wheels? I guess less helpful for climbing but potential higher speed.
Is the 48v version with matching battery the best route or is 36v motor with either 36v or 48v better?
I am an all weather cyclist with very little ever putting me off going on my bike. Anyone know how well this is going to put up with regular, dirty London commutes?
Current price is £153 delivered for the hub, lcd screen , pas sensor and throttle so seems pretty reasonable.
Looking at spending upto £300 for a battery if anyone has any good suggestions?
Also are there any other useful/essential gadgets to add to this install? I like the idea of torque sensors maybe down the line and hoped the lcd would output the wh/mile.
Cheers.
I'm seriously looking into a xiongda 2 speed rear hub and bottle battery setup now as my first build.
I am currently trying to find myself a decent donor bike. Something with discs and some travel up front. I have been looking at the gt avalanch or ridgeback tempest bikes. Does anyone know if there are many bikes the hub cannot go into? As I know the rear triangle needs widening a fair amount. ..
Also I guess the they are designed for 26" wheels. Has anyone got any experience of using the motor on 700c wheels? I guess less helpful for climbing but potential higher speed.
Is the 48v version with matching battery the best route or is 36v motor with either 36v or 48v better?
I am an all weather cyclist with very little ever putting me off going on my bike. Anyone know how well this is going to put up with regular, dirty London commutes?
Current price is £153 delivered for the hub, lcd screen , pas sensor and throttle so seems pretty reasonable.
Looking at spending upto £300 for a battery if anyone has any good suggestions?
Also are there any other useful/essential gadgets to add to this install? I like the idea of torque sensors maybe down the line and hoped the lcd would output the wh/mile.
Cheers.
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