Frey vs DIY
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MartsEbike
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- United Kingdom
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- Dunstable
This video smacks of buyers remorse. 
No surprise that you can make it yourself for a "little bit cheaper".... But then look at his choice of components, and you can see why buying a bike is better for some people.
No surprise that you can make it yourself for a "little bit cheaper".... But then look at his choice of components, and you can see why buying a bike is better for some people.
creativepart
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For many of us we already have a decent “donor” bike. So that’s not an additional cost. I had a Specialized hybrid city/dirt bike that cost $800 in 2018. It has a basic build quality of Alevio 2X9, Suntour fork, and Tektro hydraulic brakes and 29” wheels. So good enough.
The rear hub drive kit cost $750 and the build took maybe 10-hrs.
So yeah, I have $1,600 total into it but only $750 in new money. I had all the tools and a good bike stand so that was “free.”
Another consideration right now is availability. Good luck getting a decent factory built eBike without a very long wait.
The rear hub drive kit cost $750 and the build took maybe 10-hrs.
So yeah, I have $1,600 total into it but only $750 in new money. I had all the tools and a good bike stand so that was “free.”
Another consideration right now is availability. Good luck getting a decent factory built eBike without a very long wait.
reed scott
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Right now you cannot get SOME components. If I was needing a bike right now I'd try to buy used from someone who just upgraded.
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