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  1. Cyborg

    Pros & Cons

    I'm on a fixed income but have a decade of bike shop experience. My DIY ebike candidate is a mid 90's Schwinn 6 speed cruiser with F & R cantilever brakes. What are the pros and cons of using this rear hub motor kit from ebay -...
  2. Cyborg

    Conversion Candidate

    JRA - recycles-ebike.com is new to me , thank you for that. Is it difficult to 're-controller' a motor to 52v?
  3. Cyborg

    Conversion Candidate

    I bought this simple mid eighties Schwinn 5 speed cruiser thinking to add a rear wheel kit (ebay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/26-Electric-Bicycle-Rear-Wheel-Kit-Conversion-E-Bike-Motor-1500W-Motor-Hub/322269304808?) but because it has a small bottom bracket, began to consider a mid drive kit...
  4. Cyborg

    Ebikes and pacemakers/defibrillators

    I'm 71 and one of these combos has been keeping me alive for the past year. My cardiologist is booked up 'til July 31st, so due to my recent ebike interest, I asked another of my doctors who said 'no worries, jump in'. I've used my drill press, 12 inch direct drive disc sander and even a...
  5. Cyborg

    High Desert Noobie

    Thank you.
  6. Cyborg

    High Desert Noobie

    Hello, nice to be here. I'm a 71 yo retiree needing to get around more without driving a car. Back when, I worked for a decade in bike shops but I'm clueless about ebikes. Due to medical issues, I have to ride a 3 speed unisex beast bike for stability but it might be an ideal candidate for...
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