And just to clarify . I didn’t have problem with actual speed itself being 25kph. I just didn’t like the way it felt i.e. the dragging effect I noticed on the Lenovo. Maybe you get used to it but it almost felt like it was applying brakes...
I am not a downhill rider I just wanted to convert a bike that can sustain a motor, some bumps and has decent stopping power. Ideally I would like to ride more but living on top of a 10% gradient hill has discouraged me from riding. So Basically I just want a boost to get up hills so I can ride...
Krisj instead of just back slapping someone who actually had opinions/reasons for his comments how about you provide some value yourself. From there I will try and determine you are anti ebike conversions or just don’t like old banshees...
Glad to have the devils advocate here...genuinely appreciate everyone’s input. Incidentally, I just hired a Specialized Kenevo Comp and rode some trails in New South Wales (Tathra). Really nice bike except for two things -cost $7200 AUD and fact that motor cuts out at 25km per hour (legal...
Thanks for all the responses guys...good to get feedback. I certainly appreciate that I could spend 5k-10k on a purpose built and it would ‘probably’ be a better outcome. But I got the banshee cheap and the thing is built like a tank. Yes it does not have capabilities of modern downhill bikes...
Hi guys, I have been riding an XC mountain bike for 12 months but have recently purchased an old downhill bike which I think/hope is suitable for conversion to an ebike.
I am not really sure what I am doing but plan to have fun researching, building then riding the outcome.
Would appreciate any...