Converting old Raleigh 3 speed

[Antonella]

I will show the way I use bungee the next time I mount a large object. Here are more of those racks I like for classic bikes. I purchased the blood red one for a matching red bike today. They are made from tubular alloy. Not many racks come in pink. The British racing green glows like a jewel. There is even a teal one.
Edit: Here is how I use a bungee for larger objects. Click below to enlarge and zoom. 1) Loop that is cinched. 2) Cross with double half-hitch knots. 3) Collapsed tool bag with rack routing of the bungee. This setup takes seconds to tie or untie.
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Thank you for the pics! How does it attaché to the seat stays?

 

[PedalUma]

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[PedalUma]

How does the new rack look in your opinion? Do you think George Clooney rides an electric bike like this?

 

[Antonella]

How does the new rack look in your opinion? Do you think George Clooney rides an electric bike like this?
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It looks fantastic! Really classy and gorgeous! I don't know if he does but if I see him I will ask him!
Ps- I like your battery. The battery from Ecocycles is not available so I may look elsewhere. I am I no hurry really.

 

[john peck]

I'm interested in making a budget, stealth e-bike that can handle a bit of a hill (and is legal i.e. 250w).

I found this kit online https://www.banggood.com/36V-250W-El...r_warehouse=CN

This £50 bike as a donor: http://thebiketube.com/blog/bike-wee...aleigh-3-speed

My thinking is basic hub motors are not geared, Raleigh 3 speeds have geared hubs and so therefore should work with basic hub motors offering efficiency savings and better hill performance.

Of course I am a complete noob, so appreciate any comments or advice on a better (but still budget) set-up.

3 speeds are overlooked these days, but I put a few miles on them & in conjunction with a motor
they can be remarkably powerful yet simple to operate & maintain. In B.E.,(before electric), I
hung 25cc a friction drive on a Raleigh 3 spd. 3 speeds was all that was needed for any
situation. I imagine even an inexpensive 250w front whl kit would be perfectly adequate if one
didn´t ride in steep terrain. A mid- drive could also serve, but cost more.