Recent content by Tonk

I much appreciate your time George. Unfortunately most cruiser frames are meant for single speed & caliper brakes. I don't think, could be wrong, a freewheel set up with disk brakes will fit. I also don't have the skill to weld the needed attachment points so they have to be already there...

I've ridden a townie before & I don't disagree with you. Reasoning behind the BBSHD is not to optimize it's capabilities necessarily but if I'm going to invest in a build then as the saying goes "better to have it & not need it than need it & not have it". Besides 20mph is the legal limit &...

Anyone know where I can get an Electra Townie 7D frame or something similar? Or a beach cruiser frame that will accept a 7-8 freewheel cassette & derailleur along with disk brake? I'm thinking about a BBSHD build.

Narrowing down details of what I need in a first time ebike purchase, I've strayed over to the build it yourself world. I have some old school bike building experience from when I was younger but am in no way an expert. Besides that was a very long time ago & the most I know about electricity...

Spot on advice, TY everyone. Sometimes we can't see the trees for the forest & y'all have sharpened my focus considerably. Joe's comment on riding position was a face slapper (in a good way). I can sometimes, especially when money is involved, lean towards a settle for attitude. I have too...

Greetings all. I have done a decent amount of research but am still unsure what bike to get. I love to ride but have physical issues which puts me between 2 bike styles. I live in Sedona, AZ with very little flat riding & moderate to challenging elevation changes. I will be riding 60/70%...