Is it a mistake to go Hardtail in 2019

[The duke]

That's why I converted a non-powered bike. The battery is generic, the wedge on the front of the bike left. That bike has frame holes for a front basket, which balances my load better. The battery case is diy of aluminum angle. Doing a conversion, make sure your frame slots for a hubmotor are substantial, the "dropout" (fork width) is compatible, and use torque arms.

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