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  1. 1Tuna

    Which Bike for Ebike Conversion?

    I tried putting a BBS02 on that exact bike. Even with a 42t Lekkie with the most inward offset, the chainline was on the smallest cog due to the use of spacers. Couldn't overcome the chainstay clearance angle. Re-assembled and returned 5 days later. For a suitable bike, I would always begin with...
  2. 1Tuna

    Which Bike for Ebike Conversion?

    I just saw how the Ozark Trail Vibe ($300) and 29'er ($400) popularity has blown up on YT and seem to be a tough find. Attached are some shots of my dressed Disc Trucker during RAGBRAI 2017 when I road as the mule for my pal who rode a wheelie on his pedal power only mountain bike for 64% of the...
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    Which Bike for Ebike Conversion?

    Hello all! Tuna's first post. I'd like to know opinions which would be a better as a mid-motor 750w w/torque sensor commuter ebike conversion. A Surly 2012 26" Disc Trucker or an Ozark Trail Vibe 27.5" ($300). I have watched many YT videos posted by High Voltage DIY Electric Bikes and Vehicles...
  4. 1Tuna

    East Iowa Tuna is Aboard

    I've been reading many, many posts for the past couple weeks about DIY ebike builds. So glad I now can post. Hopefully I can add to the discussions. 😎
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