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    From Concept to Prototype: Ultra-Light Ebike Kit for Road Bikes Now in Development!

    Hi everyone, The enthusiasm from our previous discussions about a lightweight road bike-compatible hub motor (targeting bikes like my Scott Addict) inspired my engineer partner and me to take the leap — we’ve built a functional prototype! Why This Matters: There are few ultra-light e-bike...
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    Still searching for the perfect ultra-light ebike kit for road bikes — here’s the idea in my head

    I've done quite a bit of research on e-bike kits and have some thoughts. As I mentioned in my previous post, I’m looking for a kit that is compatible with my lightweight road bike (Scott Addict). A few days ago, I tried out the Scott Addict eRIDE 30 and confirmed that the torque from the Mahle...
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    Has anyone tried building a hub motor wheel with your rim? Is it complicated?

    I found some hub motors on AliExpress. But I’m not really interested in the pre-laced wheel options most vendors offer— I’d prefer to lace the motor into a rim of my own choosing, ideally one that’s lighter or fits better with my current setup. Has anyone here done this? Like just bought the...
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    Some thoughts on using an ebike for Z2 training

    I've been diving deep into everything ebike related lately cuz I'm thinking of getting an e-road bike (like I mentioned in a previous post). Recently I had a thought—maybe I could use the future e-road bike not just for commuting, but also for doing Z2 training. I live in an area with lots of...
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    What assist levels do you usually use on e-road bikes?

    I've been looking into e-road bikes lately, thinking maybe I'll get one or go for a conversion kit🧐 I noticed someone mentioned they rarely use the assist, and when they do, it's just on levels 1 or 2. So I'm wondering, how much torque do you usually need? I've been looking at Scott Addict...
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    Any recommendations for a lightweight ebike conversion kit for road bikes?

    Hey everyone! I have a Scott Addict, and I've been considering converting it to an ebike, but I don't really want to buy a whole new Scott Addict eRIDE. I recently started commuting to work by bike—it's about a 25-mile round trip through a pretty hilly area. After a while, my legs started...
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    Anyone tried a lightweight ebike conversion kit on the Scott Addict?

    Hey everyone! I have a Scott Addict, and I've been considering converting it to an ebike, but I don't really want to buy a whole new Scott Addict eRIDE. I recently started commuting to work by bike—it's about a 25-mile round trip through a pretty hilly area. After a while, my legs started...
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