Recent content by reluctantsuburban

I'm in the Dallas area

Endless Sphere has become a constant companion over the past month. Lots of info, lots of opinions!

Awesome, thanks for the primer. So begins the search! Will report back if I find anything noteworthy.

Thanks for the reply. All of this is new to me, so pardon the dumb question - but how can I determine what C rating would be appropriate for consistent mid-20s cruising? Your comments have proved very helpful so far.

Hey AHicks, yes, I was just re-reading your Rad City conversion thread. Your comment along those lines was my initial inspiration for looking at some more used bikes in my area. I am very interested in a conversion along the lines of the one that you did. I noted in that thread you said you...

Thanks so much for the detailed reply. All makes sense to me. I asked if he would come down on price and so far was told no. Will see if I can try again later.

Hey All, I am looking to get into the ebike game and price is steering me towards used or DIY if I can get away with it. Briefly, I am looking for something to help me with a 20 mile one-way commute on flat roads that are pock-marked with potholes in Texas. I am 28, reasonably fit, 165lbs and...

Thanks so much for the offer! Will let you know. I've got a test ride booked at Small Planet Ebikes for next weekend in the meantime.

@topcatken - thanks for the tip. I actually did a brief ride at Richardson Bike Mart, but the sales associate didn't seem super into ebikes, he only wanted to let me ride a class 2 even though I'm looking for a class 3. Might've just gotten the wrong guy. Will try them again if this next place...

Thanks so much for the links. I'm thinking I would want to stick to a top speed of ~30mph while pedaling hard, so I wonder if the 1000w would be sufficient for my needs. Although, with a decent controller, it would probably make sense to go for 1500W if they are similar in price and just set my...

Hi @AHicks --this is super intriguing to me, I don't that I ever would have considered it. So, I'm understanding you correctly, you subbed in your own hub motor kit which had its own bms/controller/wiring, etc? All that you retained is the RadCity battery? I think the thing that is confusing me...

Thanks @PDoz - I had not considered the difference in frame and components. That is an interesting point--I had assumed that as long as I was conforming to Class 3 speed standards, I would not be over-stressing the bike. Sounds like that may not be the case? To your point, I hope to feel the...

Awesome to hear--thanks, Bruce!

Hi @Alaskan -- thanks for the replies. I apologize for not including more information on my current search. I had posted another thread, which I will link here. Please note, I posted that very early on in the process, and my requirements and desires have been (And continue to) shift! Briefly, I...

Thanks to all for the wealth of replies. These are helpful to keep in mind as I test ride some bikes next week. I have ridden my tentative commute path, but never at a speed near 28mph, so I just don't know how the change in speed will affect. My assumption is, all else being equal, more...