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CJ, what a nice build!! Thanks to all of you so much for your help. After thinking things through for the nth time I have decided to go with the BBS02 750. I was going to get the Motobecane Elite Trail but is has integrated shifters and brakes. Since I won't need the FD I don't want the...

HarryS, There is no cost advantage to the hub drive vs the bbs02, at least not if you get the mac and I don't want dd. Round numbers the bbs02 is $525 shipped. The mac is $600 by the time you get the torque arms and pas display (not even digital) so price is not a consideration. I want ease...

I really appreciate the time you have all taken to respond to my questions. I has become a more difficult decision than I had originally thought because there are multiple good choices. I really think I would be happy with the either the bbs02 or the mac. I am leaning toward the mac because I...

Thanks for the info. I weigh 170lbs and don't plan to haul anything. I am still looking for a bike and have been looking for suggestions. I am very handy so the DYI stuff will not be an issue. Is the geared a better choice that the dd, some of the dd drives are pretty inexpensive. I posted...

I think George S. can help me the most with this considering that from what i have read on this forum most owners of DIY bikes are using bbsxx. Definitely a consideration for me but I actually started thinking about an ebike using a hub motor and I am now giving that a serious re-look. I have...

I am not having any luck finding a decent used bike on Craigslist or at my lbs so I may need to purchase one new. I am looking for some of your opinions and suggestions. Is there an advantage to getting a mtn bike over a hybrid? I am leaning toward the mtn bike with a 16" frame. I was...

George thank you for your comments. What is it you do not like about mid-drive? This is this the question I am wrestling with.

Hi George: I am still on the fence between a Mac (rear wheel) and a bbso2 750 w. I know that in the end I need to make the call but from what I have read, and I have read plenty, I like them both. Maybe you can sway me. For all intents and purposes they are the same price, at least they are...

George S. do you like the Elite, I was also thinking of the model with the disc brakes. I looked at the units from em3ev and they really appear to be good quality. There are so many variables. rear drive more complicated if you need to change a tire. Although it seems to me that is nothing...

I want to build an ebike for casual use not commuting. I live in Fl so I have no hills to climb. I am trying to decide between a bbso2 750 or a Mac rear wheel hub drive. The price after considering addons is similar. I like the way the 8Fun looks on a bike and think that may be the way to...