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@topcatken -- thanks for sharing your experience with the bikes! @rich c makes sense to me--when you are referring to the drivetrain being worn, how many miles would I expect to replace it at? @Trail Cruiser very helpful to know--I will ask about the odometer.

Hey All, I am in the market for my first ebike, but have not pulled the trigger yet as I'm a little strapped for cash. In my ideal world, I would replace our family's second vehicle with an ebike, but I am nervous to put down big money on a nicer model before trying one out and making sure it's...

Ohh, dang. That's a bummer on the size, I'm only 6'1". Sounds like too much of a stretch. Thanks for commenting!

Thanks for your feedback @indianajo. Good to know it's possible to do the front hub and IGH, but bummer about the Sturmey Archer.

Thanks for the tip. I've seen the Alfine referenced in a few build guides, but once I started reading Sheldon Brown on gearing ratios it started to go over my head pretty quickly. I may be out of my depth in DIY :)

Thanks for all of the replies, everyone. @AlanDB, my current commuter is a 3 speed IGH, and I love it for the reasons you said, in particular that in my urban context I often have to stop quickly. I love being able to shift at a stop. I have been interested in a class 3, so I do worry a bit...

Thanks for weighing in, Alan! What is the top speed on the Arroyo? Do you find that the Nexus 8 provides a high enough gear ratio to pedal along even at the upper levels of PAS? Also, forgive my ignorance, but could you tell me why a throttle is incompatible with an IGH? Just because you don't...

Yeah, sorry for the confusing title. I started this post with the thought that I could swap to an IGH. Then, I realized the CCS has a rear hub, which would make that incompatible. Can you not get a torque sensor to work with a front hub? I thought you could install a torque sensor in the bottom...

Hey all, After poking around a bit, the Juiced CCS (maybe the CCX if I can talk my wife into the price difference) seems like a really great fit for me. I have a mostly flat, 20 mile one way commute, and am a 6'1", 165 lb biker. Looking to switch from doing a partial commute on an urban...

They make beautiful bikes, but the class 3's are definitely out of my preferred price range of $2k

Thanks Citycrosser, it's helpful to hear from a Magnum Metro+ owner, as on paper it looks like it really suits my needs. Definitely some good considerations in regards to LBS--I'm not super handy but would like to learn enough to perform some at home maintenance.

Hey Johnny, thanks so much for the reply. One thing I love about this forum is the variety of experiences and perspectives. Honestly, what you say here may make more sense for my specific situation (commuting to work with no shower available once I'm there). Can I ask what you're riding? Was it...

Haha, if you do end up experimenting, let me know the results! I finally went to a store and demo'd a bike in person over the weekend. Gave me a lot clearer picture of how the assist feels, and I can definitely see how those higher levels would burn through power quickly.

Hey @JRA, sorry to dig up an old thread here, but I was wondering if you could either point me to a post where you have detailed your builds or give me an idea of the parts that you have used? I am in the process of researching a DIY hub drive ebike for commuting and it sounds like you have...

Awesome, thank you for the detailed reply, Chris. Appreciate it. I am getting close to pulling the trigger on the CCX, I think!

Hey Chris, how much of your ride would you say that you spend at that speed, and how much effort are you putting in? Looking at purchasing a CCS myself. Thanks!

For something like this, would I need to approach an ebike shop to ask, or would any bike shop that has some selection of ebikes be able to help? Looking a little at electricbike-blog.com, it seems like a traditional bike shop should have the knowledge to convert a bike to an ebike, but I'm not...

Thanks for the input, Rich. I think if I went DIY I would definitely need to get a kit, as I am not very electrically knowledgeable.

Thanks for the reply indianajo. You got to see the nightmare that is commuting in Dallas first-hand! That is a huge reason why a car-free life appeals to me. Even if it takes a little longer to get to the office, I'd rather do it on the bike. I have just started the research into adding my own...

Awesome, thanks, Justin. I will check them out. I have previously cut myself off of Reddit for the sake of my personal productivity, but maybe it's time to open Pandora's Box, ha.