Luna will ship to a close friend in the USA (on the East Coast) - and she will ship it here to Greece (avoiding many costs).
My next step is to research the safest method for shipping a battery...
Well here is a quick update on my build before I confirm my order.
This is my bike that I will convert (upgraded with better front suspension/ front and rear lights / and (Link Removed - No Longer Exists) :
In the end I will go with the BBSHD from Luna. I intend to pair it with:
The...
Thanks again for putting me on the right track - I am amazed with the helpful spirit of this forum/community ! Bravo!!
Very helpful to know!
Thanks to you guys!
At this point I'm trying to decide between the BBS-02 and the BBS-HD.
Not for concerns over power, but for increased...
Thanks again for a super post !
You guys rock! After weeks of research it feels good to talk to a community who can provide awesome advice.
ebikes could do wonders for small island communities ! but people rather waste their money and health on cars and mopeds !
Yeah so after doing some more research, it seems like a DD motor is better for my needs (steady climbing) - and that paying extra for a reputable brand is well worth it.
It seems like the Bafang BBS02 750w Mid Drive KIT with a 48v Panasonic NCRB 13.5ah should at the very least cover my trip...
Just to clarify friendly forum people - I misspoke about range before - A range of ~10 miles would be more than enough !! Anything extra is super but not neccesarily needed.
honestly my biggest concern is climbing this hill on my way back from town
Great suggestion with the website! Now that I am thinking more creatively/out of the box on solving my issues of budget constraints - I realize that I could order from US shops to a friend and have him ship them my way (to keep VAT cost down).
Thanks for this @Court J. - your response kind of...
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Maybe at the end of the day something like this is less of a headache and will have the power/tourque to get me uphill?
Thanks for the solid input @Adam319!!
Essentially I am taking a gamble by going with the brand 'Passion' , but I am on a budget of 1,000 ~ USD tops ... (VAT and custom fees in Greece make AliExpress a cheap option)
In terms of battery placement, I was thinking rear rack mount - but may try to...
I am pretty confident that this setup will give me the power I need etc...
My inquiry is more based on whether or not these parts will work will together.
Although I have been lurking around and reading alot on the forum, I am proud to make this my first post...
I am thinking of combining this kit/battery setup:
Passion 48V 1500W Motor Conversion Kit for 26" Rear Wheel
1400W lithium battery 48V 30AH
I have a pretty decent mountain bike lying...