Hasaf
Member
I currently have a homebuilt e-bike that I use for commuting most days.
I know I want a belt drive. I had one on a bike, that I had converted to a front hub e-bike. That bike is on a long term loan to my sister.
I also know I want an IGH. I had a NuVinci on the bike I have my sister. I have also updated the bike I currently use with a NuVinci.
All done, the bike I am using is close to a class 2 e-bike. I do have a throttle, however, I only use it with strong headwinds, which are common in SW Kansas. The throttle seems to add about 2mph to the torque sensor. Without wind, the bike goes about 20-22 mph being pedalled. Aginst the wind, and using the throttle, I am at about 13-17mph.
I am looking at the Serial 1 Speed. I like:
Concerns:
I would also like to see:
My current bike:
The baskets are folding Wald baskets. They are heavy but durable. As you can see, I have also changed the wheel size to 26"
I know I want a belt drive. I had one on a bike, that I had converted to a front hub e-bike. That bike is on a long term loan to my sister.
I also know I want an IGH. I had a NuVinci on the bike I have my sister. I have also updated the bike I currently use with a NuVinci.
All done, the bike I am using is close to a class 2 e-bike. I do have a throttle, however, I only use it with strong headwinds, which are common in SW Kansas. The throttle seems to add about 2mph to the torque sensor. Without wind, the bike goes about 20-22 mph being pedalled. Aginst the wind, and using the throttle, I am at about 13-17mph.
I am looking at the Serial 1 Speed. I like:
- The clean look
- The belt drive
- middrive
- intragrated lights (of course, that goes back to the clean look)
- The HD branding, I suspect that it will be supported long after some of the pop-op e-bike brands are long gone.
- Factory racks (of course, that goes back to the clean look)
- factory fenders
- Hydraulic brakes. I added them to the bike I gave my sister. I am now entirely sold on them.
- Different frame sizes, The "one size fits all" approach of most bikes does not fit me at 5'6"
Concerns:
- in e-bike terms, it is a rather small battery
- No throttle (getting home on the days that I am hurting, or when I want max power to fight the wind 35+mph is not uncommon.
- I see reports that people are not able to get the Speed. . . well, up to speed.
- when I had 27.5 Tyres on my commuter I was unable to find studded, road-oriented, tyres. At this point there are some, but I am still concerned about availability.
I would also like to see:
- matching pannier, it isn't a must-have, but I would like it for commuting and grocery store stops
My current bike:

The baskets are folding Wald baskets. They are heavy but durable. As you can see, I have also changed the wheel size to 26"