September 4, 201213 yr We put a 39v MXUS front motor on a Bella Ciao bike frame, and find the classic steel frame to absorb the shock, ride like a dream and still allow a 3-speed internal hub with hub brake on the rear. Most ebikes are not great bike frames (indeed most bikes made today are not great bikes anymore). The Bella Ciao is one of the world's best (in the affordable-bike class). The factory said they knew nothing about motors on their bikes, thus we were on our own (they assume no liability). We're happy to report it works great. Battery is on the luggage rack, so it is well balanced. However, we find the Bella Ciao is such a nice bike to pedal that we only use the motor on hills. On the flat, with a Brooks B72 sprung saddle, we pedalled it 50k a day in Germany (before we installed the motor) and never felt uncomfortable at the end of the day.
September 4, 201213 yr Most ebikes are not great bike frames (indeed most bikes made today are not great bikes anymore). How very true those comments are. Fashion, design expediency and manufacturing convenience take precedence now.
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