This thread is wild, OP has changed his mind so many times and gone so many directions, while somehow being so sure of himself at every step. I just wonder have you tried emtbs at all or just looked online, maybe go try one in real life and go from there.
I have an extra m620 motor and need a frame. Not picky, just looking for full suspension and the cheapest option out there. Let me know what you have sitting around you want a few hundred for!
Thanks.
If you guys had to guess when the m630 and internal gear hub will be available, what would you say? Based on previous announcements, roadmaps, and actual ship dates. Or just wild guesses, why not!
That is very true about the weight distribution, Even with my smaller current hub motor you can feel the back end wanting to fly off the edge of the trail around corners from the weight.
I wanted to go try a BBS HD build on the exact giant bike I'll be using, but it is no longer available so I...
Gotcha well I am going to try out a mid drive with a throttle and see how I like it. The one mid drive bike I tried was just pedal assist. Maybe there is a good gear for throttle only cruising through the entire speed range from stop to 30mph that would work. Of course with less torque available...
The limitation on my current bike is not the motor overheating, that has always been fine and doesn't get too hot. It is the controller and wiring melting before the power ever gets to the motor to get hot. So I believe with a beefier controller and wiring with better ventilation the current...
Long story short I've got a ride1up limited that I've had for 6 months and put over 1500 miles on, and it is great as a commuter bike and for smooth easy trails, but I want something more suitable for actual mountain biking trails to have ready for next spring. I have burned out a couple...