Big Tom
Member
Hi everyone, I'm new to this board and a recent ebike enthusiast. I am a big fan of the kits with the internal geared power hubs and see great things happening with electric bikes because of the new, lower entry point. My first was a 500W Gary Fisher hardtail with Maxxis tires and I felt like a kid again. Sold that one to a buddy and put a 750W 36V MAK internal geared 8 speed hub on a nice Giant I found, That bike cost about $850 to build and is ideal for a big guy going up long hills. I also installed a 500W kit for a Janis 21 speed womans bike for my wife, that ended up costing around $400. Next one is with a USA made Bison motor designed for HILLS.
I attached a picture of the Giant. It has a 36V 17.4 AH battery back in the triangle bag. I didn't install the PAS as I wanted to have control over the motor. It is for sale if anyone is interested.
If we want ebikes to grow they have to become a form of affordable transportation and not just a toy. Being able to provide someone a powered mode of transportation for under $500 could free a college student from having to own a car and the $200/month insurance tab that comes with it. Or it could provide a reliable form of transportation to the homeless shelter population so they can find work.
Looking forward to chatting with everyone
Tom P
I attached a picture of the Giant. It has a 36V 17.4 AH battery back in the triangle bag. I didn't install the PAS as I wanted to have control over the motor. It is for sale if anyone is interested.
If we want ebikes to grow they have to become a form of affordable transportation and not just a toy. Being able to provide someone a powered mode of transportation for under $500 could free a college student from having to own a car and the $200/month insurance tab that comes with it. Or it could provide a reliable form of transportation to the homeless shelter population so they can find work.
Looking forward to chatting with everyone
Tom P
