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Post by Aloysius on Mar 28, 2023 21:44:17 GMT
If you mean the 20 inch hub motor I don't know
Nah bro the cassette on the existing wheel - ultra-wide ratios innit
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Post by on Mar 29, 2023 12:09:47 GMT
If you mean the 20 inch hub motor I don't know
Nah bro the cassette on the existing wheel - ultra-wide ratios innit
Maybe this is because of the small wheel size. I don't know but it goes well.
I suppose in reality a 250w legal assistance motor is probably the most wise solution all round.
16 inch front wheel motor would be the easiest thing to install but they seem a bit unusual.
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Post by Aloysius on Mar 29, 2023 12:28:02 GMT
Nah bro the cassette on the existing wheel - ultra-wide ratios innit
Maybe this is because of the small wheel size. I don't know but it goes well.
I suppose in reality a 250w legal assistance motor is probably the most wise solution all round.
16 inch front wheel motor would be the easiest thing to install but they seem a bit unusual.
The road-legal unit will mean you can go anywhere and not worry about it. If you're doing the other thing you'll always be second-guessing about going somewhere unusual. And, as previously noted, if you have a collision you are likely in a lot of trouble. One thing though - the 250W motors are 36V.
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Post by on Mar 29, 2023 12:29:11 GMT
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Post by on Mar 29, 2023 12:29:47 GMT
16" front wheel with controller etc £240. Seems alright. Geared motor so I suppose it will be a bit noisy but thats not too shocking.
Maybe some light BS here and not practical to return it. I have a 36v ebike battery as well as a 48v, to be fair.
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Post by kris on Mar 29, 2023 12:31:15 GMT
have you already got the bike?
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Post by on Mar 29, 2023 12:32:03 GMT
Yes I have the cannondale Bent 2. Bought it quite a while ago.
It makes a lot of sense to put motor on the front as it is a vee brake so easy to sort it out and also that is where the crank is so if the assist sensor needs to go on the crank it is very close by. Could be the way ahead I think for this bike.
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Post by kris on Mar 29, 2023 12:40:15 GMT
Interesting, don’t forget to post photos. I’m still not convinced by recumbents.
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Post by Aloysius on Mar 29, 2023 12:47:10 GMT
I'd hold out for a rear wheel option, Deffo more smiles per mile.
Also there is something to be said for hydraulic brakes in this regard; there is a more sophisticated 'drive disengage' arrangement that can be used; don't recall the details because my velocipede uses v-brakes. Ask Jim; I recall a comment a long time ago to the effect that this is the only thing he would change in preference if he did it again (ie hydraulic brakes over v-brakes).
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Post by kris on Mar 29, 2023 13:09:23 GMT
I'd hold out for a rear wheel option, Deffo more smiles per mile. Also there is something to be said for hydraulic brakes in this regard; there is a more sophisticated 'drive disengage' arrangement that can be used; don't recall the details because my velocipede uses v-brakes. Ask Jim; I recall a comment a long time ago to the effect that this is the only thing he would change in preference if he did it again (ie hydraulic brakes over v-brakes). You definitely need good brakes if you going to do 30mph on a push bike.
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Post by Aloysius on Mar 29, 2023 13:23:01 GMT
I'd hold out for a rear wheel option, Deffo more smiles per mile. Also there is something to be said for hydraulic brakes in this regard; there is a more sophisticated 'drive disengage' arrangement that can be used; don't recall the details because my velocipede uses v-brakes. Ask Jim; I recall a comment a long time ago to the effect that this is the only thing he would change in preference if he did it again (ie hydraulic brakes over v-brakes). You definitely need good brakes if you going to do 30mph on a push bike. Sure but v-brakes are up to the job so long as the shoes aren't worn. They were the preferred option before hydraulics came along. Some good thing about hydraulic brakes - since they engage with a brake rotor there is no loss of brake efficiency if the wheel is out of true, and the rotor is a lot easier to replace than a rim, which will wear with v-brakes to an extent. But v-brakes are a lot easier to maintain and set up. However the point I was making is that the e-motor clutch somehow works a bit better with hydraulics but without reading about it I can't say more than that, and also I can't be bothered.
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Post by Aloysius on Mar 29, 2023 13:28:35 GMT
(Possibly) final comment on the eBent: the bike may be prone to wheelies, and having the drive wheel leaving the ground is unlikely to be a good thing.
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Post by on Mar 29, 2023 13:31:32 GMT
I think I am going to put a low powered front wheel on.. Its not for commuting in traffic but to extend the gliding around range maybe 250w is ideal. It won't do wheelies despite the look of it.. Comfy thing it is. I forgot that putting a full beer can behind me on the seat punctures the can. Wet seat. Not been out the thing all winter. Slightly silly but actually very good geometry and impeccable ally welding on it being Cannondale.
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Post by kris on Mar 29, 2023 13:41:57 GMT
I think I am going to put a low powered front wheel on.. Its not for commuting in traffic but to extend the gliding around range maybe 250w is ideal. It won't do wheelies despite the look of it.. Comfy thing it is. I forgot that putting a full beer can behind me on the seat punctures the can. Wet seat. Not been out the thing all winter. Slightly silly but actually very good geometry and impeccable ally welding on it being Cannondale. Im probably a bit traditional when it comes to bikes, but it looks like an arm chair on wheels to me.
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Post by on Mar 29, 2023 13:57:44 GMT
I like armchairs.
Next step is probably invalid carriage but I can still walk for now.
It goes well and studies say people can travel further on these with less exhaustion than a normal bike .
I'm not a sporty type. CBA this one has less wind resistance. You can't stand on the pedals but I don't want to.
Seat is comfy like a baby chair.
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