When I was building up my CYC X1 Pro Fatbike, I ran into a lot of conflicting information on gearing choices for the motor. I’ve ran the motor for a few seasons (600kms) now and have tried three different gearing combinations, so I’d like to share my experiences to try to help others make their...
A large battery can really put alot of stress on the bottle mount screws.
On my other fatbike, which has an aluminum frame, I put a massive 14S6P battery mounted directly to the frame and after a couple of light crashes/tipovers, I had almost ripped both rivets right out of the frame. I...
Grin Technologies out of Canada makes a product called a triple bob that reinforces the water bottle mount area. Definitely highly recommended for a carbon frame:
Haystacks, have you tried bottoming out the rear suspension to check the clearance with the 185x50?
Melody from Dengfu advised me...
Grin Technologies out of Canada makes a product called a triple bob that reinforces the water bottle mount area with a plate attached to the water bottle screws and then secured by hose clamps. I used shrink wrap around the hose clamps to prevent the frame from damage. Definitely highly...
Hi Daxxie,
I’ve got a Dengfu E06 on order, and I’ve been following along with all the builds of the frame I can find (yours, Jon A, Haystacks).
I’ve got most of the parts ordered, but I am struggling a bit with the battery. My original e-fatbike build has a 1092Wh battery in an off the shelf...
I'd second the DT swiss 350 hub with the star ratchet system, steel cassettes with pinned gears and the steel freebody hub. That is the most durable system I've come across.
One other thing to mention is upgrading to a rear derailleur with a clutch that can increase chain tension. Increasing...
Went for a winter ride in the river valley with my dad’s Specialized e-bike. It had 27.5 Plus sized studded tires. The power of the bike allowed you to explore the creek and river valley area. After that I was hooked and decided to build my own custom fat-e bike.
At the time, COVID had hit...